A farmer, a load bound for the Peace Country, and what the trade war really costs anyone with iron in the yard. In the middle of August, an 8,000-pound load of farm equipment rolled north out of Oregon, headed for a farm colony near Grande Prairie. The over-the-road...
Shipping a skid steer in Canada typically costs C$800-C$2,000 (about US$580-US$1,450) for provincial distances, based on loads delivered on Trusted Dispatch over the last 12 months. Skid steers are among the cheapest machines to ship: they fit standard flatbed and...
How much does shipping heavy equipment cost in Canada? Based on heavy equipment loads delivered on Trusted Dispatch over the last 12 months, shippers paid an average of C$3.46 per kilometre (about US$4.02 per mile). Most moves totalled C$1,400-C$4,000 depending on...
We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep saying it: knowing the measurements of your load is essential to safe heavy hauling. Not only is it a hazard to your driver’s safety and the integrity of your equipment to know your dimensions, but it is also important for public...
Heavy haul transport plays a vital role in supporting industries worldwide by safely transporting large equipment and machinery to their destinations. In 2021, drivers transported almost 11 billion tons of freight by trucks in the United States. Every day,...
Every safe heavy haul begins with a safe load. Even the most experienced drivers will take their time assessing the space and machine that requires loading before driving it onto their trailer or aligning their truck up for a crane or forklift. The main takeaway is...
