Heavy Machinery Trucking Company Serving PA, NJ, DE, and MD
As a family-owned heavy machinery trucking company with more than 60 years of experience, Equip Trucking & Warehousing, LLC, is the go-to choice in PA, NJ, DE, and MD. Our generational expertise and institutional knowledge of regional routes, permitting requirements, and load-specific handling gives us an edge over larger, nationally based brokers.
Our history dates back to Joyce Equipment in the 1950s, which means our customers can trust us more than corporate freight shipping companies who don’t have the same history serving the Philadelphia tri-state region. Our proximity to Philadelphia International Airport and deep familiarity with the surrounding area’s highway systems and laws gives us the logistical advantage when it comes to time-sensitive heavy machinery moves.
Every Type of Heavy Machinery We Haul Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland
Manufacturers and other heavy industries have different machinery shipping needs than other companies. Hauling industrial and metalworking machinery, earthmoving and construction equipment, agricultural machines, and mining assets covers a wide spectrum of needs calling for specialized knowledge. Each type of machine demands a specific securement method, weight distribution calculation, and/or trailer configuration. The FMSCA’s commodity-specific securement rules mandate distinct requirements for heavy vehicles, equipment, and machinery weighing 10,000 pounds or more, including a minimum of four tiedowns.
Thanks to our cross-sector trailer transport experience that spans manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture, our crews understand what it takes to haul every type of machine as safely and efficiently as possible.
We're One of the Top Heavy Equipment Hauling Companies in the Region
Earthmoving equipment and other types of heavy machinery require extra care during transport from one job site to another. Our fleet includes an assortment of trucks and trailers that can accommodate machines of all sizes, weights, and configurations. We're one of the most respected specialized flatbed trucking companies in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and throughout the Tri-State area, and we also have an assortment of removable gooseneck lowboy trailers, standard drop decks, Landoll hydraulic slide-axle tilt step decks and more.
How Your Heavy Machinery Gets From Quote to Delivery — Our Five-Step Process
Our services are based on a proven five-step sequence:
- Initial assessment and quote
- Route planning and permitting
- Machinery preparation and loading
- Secured equipment transport with GPS tracking
- On-site delivery with unloading support
Oversized and overweight machinery loads in PA, NJ, DE, and MD call for route planning that accounts for state-specific permitting requirements, bridge weight limits, and utility clearance. For example, Pennsylvania restricts permits for vehicles that can be reasonably dismantled below legal limits of 80,000 lbs, 53’ long, 13.5’ high, and 8.5’ wide. At the same time, Maryland requires police escort for loads 16’ wide or more, or 75 tons gross weight or more. This is why it’s critical for customers to provide us with the most accurate machinery dimensions, weight, pickup/delivery site conditions, and timeline. This ensures we will choose the right trailer and crew for the job to prevent costly delays.
Safety Is Our Top Priority
Heavy hauling is a job that requires the right equipment — and a high level of skill and care. At Equip Trucking, we understand the importance of adhering to tight project schedules, but we also recognize the need to ensure your machines arrive at the job site in one piece! One reason we remain a top heavy equipment hauling company in the region is our focus on safety. Our heavy hauler drivers benefit from specialized training so they know what to expect while they're on the road, and our experienced support crews stay vigilant throughout the trip, anticipating and troubleshooting potential issues before they occur.
Our Specialized Fleet: The Right Trailer for Every Heavy Machinery Load
Hauling heavy equipment demands purpose-built trailers. Some common examples include:
- Flatbed trailers for standard-height machinery
- Step-deck trailers that provide roughly 10’2” of legal cargo height compared to the standard flatbed’s 8’6”
- Landoll hydraulic trailers that tilt the bed to ground level to eliminate the need for ramps
- Removeable gooseneck lowboys that can carry up to 150,000 pounds
Equip Trucking’s heavy equipment transport fleet features flatbed trailers, stake body trucks, Landoll hydraulic tilt stepdecks, and removable gooseneck lowboys. This means our dispatchers have the flexibility to match the trailer to the load without the need to subcontract to another carrier. Because we operate our own fleet, we maintain direct control over securement, driver training, and on-time performance.
Service Area
Our service area encompasses any location within a three-hour drive from Philadelphia, allowing us to cover the Tri-State area and beyond. Our familiarity with the region ensures we can select the fastest, safest route and avoid costly delays.
Safety-First Protocols That Protect Your Machinery and Our Drivers
Equip Trucking operates with comprehensive safety protocols for heavy haul trucking. These include pre-trip inspections, load securement per FMCSA cargo securement, daily driver safety briefings, and documented chain-of-custody procedures from pickup to delivery. We also prioritize ongoing driver training and strict safety compliance. This is a direct reflection of the accountability we strive to provide as a family-owned company. We take personal responsibility for every load we carry.
Warehousing and Storage for Heavy Machinery Between Moves
Sometimes, plant relocations, construction projects, and machinery procurement creates gaps in timelines where heavy machinery needs secure, climate-appropriate storage. By bundling warehousing with trucking under a single provider, Equip Trucking eliminates handoff risks and double-handling. Our facilities feature 200,000 square feet of storage and 100-ton crane capacity, meaning they’re purpose-built for industrial and manufacturing machinery that standard warehouses can’t accommodate. We help our customers reduce coordination complexity, lower their total costs, and provide a single point of contact for scheduling, liability, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Contact Us for a Free Quote Today!
Don't trust something as crucial to the success of your business as hauling your heavy equipment to just anyone. Get in touch with the seasoned professionals at Equip Trucking & Warehousing, LLC for your next move. We are happy to provide a no-obligation quote by phone or email.