Heavy Haul & Platform Transportation
Not all heavy hauling companies were created equal. Momentum has what it takes to get your next heavy haul or platform shipment there safely, on-time and on-budget.
Unlike other heavy hauling companies, when you work with Momentum Transportation, you gain access to the specialized expertise you need to configure the right equipment, routing and secure capacity for the most complex heavy haul transportation needs you have. We make sure your shipment gets to its final destination safely, on-time, damage-free and on budget.
Get More Value with a Heavy Hauling Company You Can Rely On
Tap into specialized expertise with our proven-track record
When it comes to heavy haul and specialized transportation, we understand from years of experience that it’s not just about managing your freight. When you are researching heavy hauling companies, look for a partner that will manage the driver, the routing requirements, the equipment, the timing, and the budget — and make it all come together with robust project management so the shipment reaches its final destination on-time and damage-free.
Get the capacity you need at the right time and on budget
The carrier network at Landstar is unmatched when it comes to the right capacity in the right places at a rate you’ve budgeted for. Landstar customers gain access to one of the largest platform carriers in the U.S. with over 3,000 pieces of platform equipment available, and a vast network of highly vetted third party capacity providers.
Access equipment for over-dimensional and super loads
When selecting heavy hauling companies, ensuring they have access to the right equipment is key. With Momentum Transportation, you get access to the widest variety of equipment in the industry, including:
- Flatbeds
- 1200+ Step decks with and without ramps
- Double drops
- Extendables
- Mini-decks
- Perimeters
- Steerables
- Multi-axle lowboys with 40–80-ton capability
- Removable goosenecks
- 500+ 5-13 axle RGN units
- Blade trailers
- Beam trailers
- Dolly trailers
- Schnabel trailers
Real-Time Project Management
A team dedicated to stay on top of your timeline
Momentum manages your shipments minute-by-minute with extra care and stewardship — our project management team and processes are unmatched by other heavy hauling companies in the industry. Our process includes a series of onboarding connections, detailed tactical planning calls, standard operating procedures (SOP’s), complex time-sensitive ship plans, and post-delivery best practice review sessions.
Commodities Served
Energy & utilities
Construction materials
Power generation equipment
Machinery
Keep Safety in Transportation as your Top Priority
Safety is our #1 priority — and nowhere does it have as much impact as for heavy haul shipments, which require an increased focus on safety. Our comprehensive approach to safety extends to:
- Mandatory safety protocol check calls for permitted shipments
- Continuous training meetings
- Certification milestones
- Security initiatives
- Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) driver network of 1,100+ “Million Mile” safe drivers.
Keep Safety in Transportation as your Top Priority
Safety is our #1 priority — and nowhere does it have as much impact as for heavy haul shipments, which require an increased focus on safety. Our comprehensive approach to safety extends to:
- Mandatory safety protocol check calls for permitted shipments
- Continuous training meetings
- Certification milestones
- Security initiatives
- Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) driver network of 1,100+ “Million Mile” safe drivers.
Get the Facts About Heavy Haul & Specialized Transportation Services
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Download NowWith ever changing conditions on site, the Landstar team did a fantastic job of matching our priorities to make sure we had a smooth flow of equipment that aligned with our crane pick schedule.
- Project Engineer, Weitz Company
They are as good as it gets within this industry, and I trust them implicitly with everything we manufacture.
- Logistics Manager, Enclosure Manufacturer
Hear From Our Customers
Award-Winning Service
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) – 2023
- Transportation Fleet Mileage Category Award for lowest accident frequency for over 100 Million miles traveled
- Fleet Safety Improvement Award for reduction in accident frequency rate for miles traveled
American Cranes & Specialized Transport Ranked Landstar #1 Among North America’s Heavy and Specialized Transportation Companies
Transport Topics Magazine Ranked Landstar #2 in Flatbed/Heavy Specialized Carriers
Landstar Has a Variety of Technology Tools To Help You Stay On Top of Shipments
Technology should play a key role at all heavy hauling companies. Landstar offers the tools that place us head and shoulders above other heavy hauling companies.
The Landstar Connect ® and Shipment Manager are two such proprietary tools that provide shipment visibility through:
- High value security and integrated in-transit status updates
- Designed for customers to tap into capacity
- Shipment settlement that encourages repeat bookings
- Customized reporting
Landstar’s intelligent, predictive Pricing Tools enable us to:
- Search and evaluate rates across multiple modes
- Provide accurate quotes in seconds
- Conduct in-depth business analytics and data visualization
- Access robust data, spot revenue and customer trends, and have a continuous understanding of the marketplace
Momentum Project Management Software:
- Real time visibility to survey & permit approvals and capacity assignment
- Ship plans, shipment tracking & ETA’s
- Full transparency to transportation costs and accessorials
News & Blogs
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The Top Trends all Heavy Hauling Companies are experiencing
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