Heavy Haul Trucking Across Canada
Heavy Equipment Hauling and Oversized Loads
Lowboy, Flatbed and Permitted Wide Load Transport
Oversized Ground Freight
Excavators, tractors, generators, boats and industrial machinery
Lowboy and Step Deck Trailers
The right trailer for tall, heavy or awkward machinery.
Permits and Escorts
Oversize permits and pilot vehicles are arranged with our carrier partners when a load needs them.
Cross-Canada Heavy Haul
Provincial and coast-to-coast moves for equipment and machinery.
Flat Rack Export
Equipment heading overseas ships on flat rack containers, break bulk or RoRo.
How Heavy Equipment Hauling Works
Moving heavy equipment takes planning: the right trailer, the right permits and safe loading at both ends. We take care of the details so your machinery arrives on time and in one piece.
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Get a Heavy Haul Quote
Send us the make and model, dimensions, weight and how it will be loaded, such as driven on, by forklift or by crane.
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Trailer and Permit Planning
We match your load to a lowboy, step deck or flatbed trailer and arrange any oversize permits and escorts.
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Loading and Securement
Your equipment is loaded and secured with chains and binders to transport standards.
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Transport and Delivery
Your load travels on the planned route and is delivered and unloaded at the destination site.
Ready to start? A quote takes about two minutes.
Oversized Load Transport for Machinery and Equipment
We arrange heavy haul and oversized load transport for equipment of all kinds, including:
Need a quote for an unusual load? See our heavy and large shipment quote page or fill in the form.
Shipping Heavy Equipment Internationally
When heavy equipment is leaving Canada, we plan the whole journey from the job site to the destination port.
We coordinate the trucking to port, the export documents and the ocean booking in one plan.
Oversize Permits for Heavy Equipment Hauling
Heavy equipment hauling often needs an oversize or overweight permit. Each province sets its own limits, routes and travel times, and some loads need pilot vehicles or travel only in daylight.
In British Columbia, permits are issued through Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement, and national rules for commercial transport are set by Transport Canada.
We plan the route, apply for the permits and arrange escorts with our carrier partners, so your heavy equipment hauling is legal, safe and on schedule.
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Heavy Freight Experts You Can Trust
With more than 35 years of combined experience moving specialty and oversized cargo, World Cargo plans heavy equipment moves across Canada and around the world. We match the right equipment and carriers to your load, and keep you updated from pickup to delivery.
Learn More About Heavy and Specialty Shipping
Guides, shipping tips and updates from the ports and routes we ship on, written by our team to help you plan your next shipment.
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Looking for something specific? Every guide and update is on the blog.
Heavy Equipment Hauling Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often. Open a question for the short answer.
Quick answers to common questions.
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What counts as an oversized load in Canada?
In most provinces, loads wider than 2.6 metres or taller than about 4.15 metres need an oversize permit, and very large loads also need pilot vehicles. Limits vary by province and route.
How much does heavy equipment hauling cost?
The cost depends on the size and weight of the equipment, the distance, the trailer type and any permits or escorts required. Send us your equipment details for an exact quote.
Do you arrange oversize permits?
Yes. Oversize permits and any required pilot vehicles are arranged with our carrier partners as part of your move.
Can you ship heavy equipment overseas?
Yes. We ship machinery internationally on flat rack containers, as break bulk, or by RoRo for equipment that can drive on board.
What information do you need for a heavy haul quote?
The make and model, length, width, height and weight, the pickup and delivery locations, and how the equipment will be loaded and unloaded.
How far in advance should I book heavy equipment hauling?
For permitted loads, allow at least a few days for route planning and permits. Very large loads can need longer.
Do you load and unload the equipment?
Machinery that drives can be loaded on a lowboy or ramp. For non-running equipment we arrange cranes or forklifts at pickup and delivery.
Is my equipment insured during transport?
Carriers carry liability cover, and we recommend additional cargo insurance for high-value machinery.
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