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Heavy Equipment Transport has been transporting shipping containers in Montana for more than a decade now. Over the years, we’ve gained the experience to help us transport containers of all sizes and weights. We have a variety of state-of-the-art trailers to help us ship containers to and from Montana. Our resources and workforce are distributed across every city in Montana to help us serve our clients fast and efficiently. When you book our container transport services, we assign your shipment to an agent who will acquire all the necessary documents for transport and ensure your container is dispatched at the right time.
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Fully Insured Container transport Services in Montana
When you transport a shipping container in Montana with us, we ensure it’s fully insured before it’s dispatched. We also make you a holder of the insurance cover. This is important because in case your shipping container isn’t delivered in the condition it was picked in, you can claim full compensation directly from the insurance company. Heavy Equipment Transport only uses professional drivers with years of experience. They’re familiar with the best and fastest routes to use when shipping containers to and from Montana. Before any shipping container is transported, we inspect it and fill a BOL form. That is to show its condition before transport. Once delivered, the same form is used to confirm whether the shipping container is in the condition it was picked in.
OUR RECENT EQUIPMENT SHIPMENTS
A client contacted us to transport this 40ft high cube container from Great Falls, MT, to San Diego, CA. The shipment was assigned to Janelle Foltz, who contacted the loading crew and acquired the needed paperwork. She also identified a step deck trailer as the mode of transport since it would accommodate the weight and dimensions of the container evenly. Contact us today for timely and affordable container shipping services in Montana.
SHIPPING A 40FT HIGH CUBE CONTAINER ON A STEP DECK TRAILER
Origin: Great Falls, MT
Destination: San Diego, CA
Specialist: Janelle Foltz
Contact Janelle: (303) 482-1811
Shipping Container Transport Dimensions and Specifications
| Container Size/Type |
Dimensions Internally (L x W x H) |
Door Opening (W x H) |
Cubic-Capacity | Weight Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FT | 19.32 x 7.70 x 7.74ft | 7.64 x 7.51ft | 104.98ft³ | 47840.31lb |
| 40FT | 39.53 x 7.70 x 7.74ft | 7.64 x 7.51ft | 216.53ft³ | 58422.49lb |
|
20FT Flat Rack with sides |
19.32 x 7.70 x 7.31ft |
Side Opening W - 8.49ft |
98.42ft³ | 58422.49lb |
|
40FT Flat Rack with Sides |
39.53 x 7.70 x 7.31ft |
Side Opening W - 8.49ft |
206.69ft³ | 7936.64lb |
|
40FT Flat Rack without sides |
40.02 x 7.70 x 2.13ft |
Side Opening W - 38.25ft |
219.81ft³ Max Height 25.39ft |
85980.28lb |
Choose Your Region in Montana and Get a Container Shipping Quote!
Glacier County
- Browning
- Hungry Horse
- East Glacier Park
- Columbia Falls
- Cut Bank
- Bigfork
- Kalispell
- Babb
- Missoula
- St Mary
- Transport Containers Anywhere In Glacier County!
Central Montana
- Great Falls
- Fort Benton
- White Sulphur Springs
- Transport Containers Anywhere In Central Montana!
Missouri River Country
- Fairview
- Sidney
- Culbertson
- Plentywood
- Scobey
- Wolf Point
- Transport Containers Anywhere In Missouri River Country!
Southwest Montana
- Virginia City
- Deerlodge
- Philipsburg
- Anaconda
- Ennis
- Butte-Silver Bow
- Helena
- Transport Containers Anywhere In Southwest Montana!
Yellowstone Country
- Bozeman
- Big Horn
- Golden Valley
- Musselshell
- Sweet Grass
- Stillwater
- Yellowstone
- Treasure
- Carbon
- Wheatland
- Transport Containers Anywhere In Yellowstone Country!
Southeast Montana
- Billings
- Circle
- Colstrip
- Glasgow
- Glendive
- Jordan
- Malta
- Miles City
- Transport Containers Anywhere In Southeast Montana!
Container Shipping Services to and from Ports in Montana
Heavy Equipment Transport offers container moving services to and from all the ports in Montana. Below are some of the ports we serve in Montana together with their terminals.
This port handles fertilizers, automobiles, lumber, liquid bulk, ore, asphalt, and more. Below is the address. 119041 German Gulch Rd, Butte MT, 59750, 406-723-4321
Frequently Asked Questions
How do seasonal changes affect container transport in Montana?
Montana’s weather and terrain play a major role in container logistics. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) enforces frost laws each spring, temporarily reducing axle weight limits to protect thawing roadways. During winter, icy conditions and snow can close or slow travel on routes like I-90, I-15, and mountain passes near Helena and Bozeman. Heavy Equipment Transport monitors these seasonal restrictions daily, adjusting routes, equipment, and timelines to keep container deliveries safe, compliant, and on schedule.
Does Heavy Equipment Transport handle long-distance container shipments in Montana?
Yes. Heavy Equipment Transport provides long-haul container transport across Montana’s rural regions and mountainous corridors. Our experienced drivers navigate challenging terrain while maintaining DOT compliance and timely delivery.
What types of equipment are used for container shipping in Montana?
Depending on the container’s weight and destination, Heavy Equipment Transport utilizes flatbed, step-deck, or chassis trailers. For heavier or nonstandard containers, we offer custom rigging and securement to ensure stability over Montana’s steep grades and varying weather conditions.
How much does container shipping cost in Montana?
Costs often include fuel surcharges, rural mileage fees, and additional winter service costs. Heavy Equipment Transport provides detailed, all-inclusive quotes so clients know the exact pricing before scheduling.
How long does it take to ship a container to or from Montana?
Local and regional shipments typically take 1–2 days, while long-distance hauls across the U.S. can take up to a week depending on weather and distance. Heavy Equipment Transport provides real-time updates for complete visibility from pickup to delivery.
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Heavy Equipment Transport offers affordable container moving services in Montana. Our shipping cost is all-inclusive without any hidden charges. The cost of transporting a container varies from one shipment to another. That depends on the distance, size and weight, season among others. Once the shipping container is delivered, it’s inspected again in reference to the BOL form filled earlier to confirm whether it’s been safely delivered. Heavy Equipment Transport will take care of your shipping container until its safely delivered. We transport shipping containers with or without goods. For container moving services in Montana, contact us today through our toll-free number (888) 730-2951.
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We can transport any size container, 20 through 40 foot, high cube, refrigerated, and more type of containers.
