HEAVY EQUIPMENT Transport Services You Can Rely On
Heavy Equipment Transport is an all-inclusive shipping company with over a decade of experience shipping freight. We haul everything from LTL cargo to super loads while providing everything you need to do it safely. Our team of expert logistics agents guides you through the process of transport and provides the best services available.
When it comes to transporting heavy equipment, we are the experts. Each logistics agent is expertly trained to provide the best quality service, at the most affordable rates. Whether you need pilot vehicles, load assistance, or specialty trailers, Heavy Equipment Transport will provide it. We go above and beyond to provide a top-quality shipping experience for every client. See all of our services below, and call us to find out more! (888) 730-2951
ACCESSORIALS
These are overseen freights that accompany additional costs of transportation services. Accessorials include packing and unpacking, extra pickups, and long-haul fees.
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BACKHAUL TRUCKING
Backhaul in trucking is the roundtrip of a transport vehicle, transporting freight from the current location to its original departure point.
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BILL OF LADING (BOL)
A bill of lading, or BOL, is a legal document required to move freight, commonly used as a receipt to facilitate freight services.
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BILLING ADJUSTMENT
A billing adjustment is a correction done to customer billing due to various reasons. Among the common causes are customer returns and billing errors.
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BLANKET WRAPPED FREIGHT
A blanket wrap is a freight service where carriers cover items using blankets to protect them while on transit.
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BLIND SHIPMENT
This is where a consignee (shipment receiver) is unaware of the cargo's shipper or seller because the distributor is responsible for the shipment.
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BRIDGE FORMULA
The bridge formula measures the weight-to-length ratio that determines the truck's capability to cross a bridge.
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CARGO CARRIERS
These are companies that facilitate the transportation of goods from one place to another—for instance, the shipment of products from manufacturers to retailers.
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CARGO COMPANIES
These are companies that specialize in the moving or forwarding of goods, products, cargo, or freight from one area to another.
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CARGO CONTAINERS
These are containers capable of withstanding shipment, storage, and handling strength.
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CARRIER LANES
Carrier lanes refer to specific routes commonly used by carriers to transport cargo.
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CARTAGE SERVICES
Cartage is the transportation of goods over a shorter distance, for example, within a given commercial area or town.
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CDL
A commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a commercial license required for those operating heavy, large, and placarded perilous substance vehicles.
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COMMON CARRIERS
Common carriers are private or public entities that move goods between different places at a fee.
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CONESTOGA TRAILER
It is a transportation trailer that is more versatile and huger than containers.
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CONSIGNOR & CONSIGNEE
The consignor is the party that sends goods, while the consignee is the receiver.
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CONSOLIDATED FREIGHT
Consolidated shipping is a shipping method that combines several less than truckload (LTL) shipments from different cargo carriers.
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CONTAINER FREIGHT
These are goods or products that are easy to ship through a container.
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CRATING SERVICES
Crating services involve the packaging of goods and products to ensure protection during transit.
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CROSS DOCKING CONTAINER SHIPPING
Cross-docking container shipping is the process that involves unloading and loading freight from one truck to another.
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CURBSIDE PICKUP
Curbside pickup is a carrier service where cargo receivers collect their items, goods, or products from a convenient location.
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EBAY FREIGHT SHIPPING
These are shipping services for eBay sellers where products, ensuring buyers receive bought products on time.
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DEADHEAD TRUCKING
Deadhead trucking is the process where a semi-truck pulls an empty trailer for several miles.
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DENSITY CALCULATOR
A density calculator is a form of a freight class calculator that enables carriers to learn freight classifications.
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DISCOUNT FREIGHT
This is when the transportation company charges a lesser amount than the actual cost of shipping the load.
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DRAYAGE
Drayage is a logistics service that involves shipping products over a short distance through ground freight.
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DRIVER SAFETY TRUCKING REGULATIONS
These are rules and regulations that monitor truck drivers, vehicles, and the carrier in general.
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DROP DECK TRAILER
A drop deck trailer is a semi-trailer platform with no sides, no doors, and no roof. It has two deck levels; the upper deck and the lower deck.
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DROP-SHIPPING
It is a supply chain process where a consignor sends a retailer's products or goods directly to its warehouse.
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DRY VAN TRAILER
A dry van trailer is a closed container used to transport non-perishable goods.
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ESTATE SHIPPING
This is the shipping of shipments to and from estate due to sales and auctions. Estate shipping includes both residential and commercial consignments.
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FINAL MILE
Also referred to as the last mile, the final mile is a synonymous term that describes the last part of the delivery process.
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FIRST MILE
This is the first stage of transportation on the logistics supply chain.In the first mile, products leave the seller or retailer and are handed to the shipper or a cargo carrier.
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FREEZE PROTECTION SERVICES
Freeze protection refers to the services offered by a logistics company during winter.
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FREIGHT
These are goods, cargo, or lading that are being transported.
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FREIGHT AGENCY
Also referred to as brokerage, a freight agency is a party that acts as a liaison between the shipper, the cargo company, and forwarders.
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