Expert Specialty Freight Services for Complex Loads

Specialty freight generally includes shipments that require more planning, equipment, handling, or compliance than standard LTL or truckload freight. This can include oversized or overweight loads, heavy machinery, high-value cargo, hazardous materials, white glove deliveries, modular structures, and freight needing permits, escorts, rigging, specialized trailers, or enhanced visibility during transit.

Sims Global Solutions supports a wide range of specialty freight, including heavy haul, oversized loads, HAZMAT shipments, high-value freight, white glove deliveries, flatbed and step deck freight, crane and rigging projects, modular building transportation, and event logistics. The team matches each shipment to the right equipment, carrier, routing, and handling requirements.

Oversized and overweight shipments often require route planning, state-specific permits, escort coordination, and specialized equipment such as RGN, lowboy, multi-axle, double drop, flatbed, or step deck trailers. Sims Global Solutions works with permitting and carrier teams to evaluate dimensions, weight, road restrictions, weather, traffic, and site requirements before dispatch.

Yes. Sims Global Solutions provides secure HAZMAT transportation through carriers trained and certified for hazardous materials movement. Services may include proper placarding, documentation, containment procedures, secure loading, and route planning that accounts for HAZMAT-specific restrictions. Shipments are coordinated in accordance with DOT and other applicable regulatory requirements.

High-value freight can be supported with enhanced security, careful handling procedures, additional monitoring, and A+ rated supplemental cargo insurance options. Sims Global Solutions uses real-time GPS tracking, vetted carrier relationships, and dedicated logistics coordination to help protect valuable cargo and maintain communication throughout the shipment lifecycle.

White glove service is designed for freight that requires more than dock-to-dock transportation. Services can include crating, packing, residential delivery, inside delivery, equipment setup, debris removal, guaranteed day service, expedited delivery, and window delivery. It is commonly used for furniture, technology, medical devices, retail fixtures, and sensitive equipment.

A specialty freight quote is based on shipment dimensions, weight, commodity type, origin and destination, equipment needs, accessorial services, permit requirements, escort needs, insurance considerations, delivery timing, and handling complexity. Providing accurate measurements, photos, loading details, and site constraints helps the team identify the safest and most cost-effective option.

Customers can receive regular updates through SimsTrak, the company’s Transportation Management System. The platform supports quoting, scheduling, real-time tracking, consolidated billing, and customized reporting. Dedicated logistics coordinators also monitor shipments from pickup through delivery, helping resolve issues proactively and maintain visibility across complex specialty freight moves.