Industrial equipment freight

Machinery transportation services planned around dimensions and access

Coordinate eligible industrial, agricultural and construction machinery with the trailer, loading method, securement information and route planning the cargo requires.

Machinery transport begins with verified dimensions, weight and loading conditions. Those details determine deck type, capacity, clearance and permit considerations.

Service scope

Transportation planning that fits the freight.

Coordinate eligible industrial, agricultural and construction machinery with the trailer, loading method, securement information and route planning the cargo requires.

01

Machine profile review

Overall dimensions, weight, attachments, fluids, centre of gravity and lift or drive-on capability are documented.

02

Trailer selection

Flatbed, step deck, double drop and other eligible equipment options are compared against the cargo profile.

03

Site and route coordination

Access, cranes, forklifts, permits, escorts and appointments are reviewed before movement.

Before capacity is booked

Information our team will review

  • Accurate overall dimensions and operating weight
  • Photos, drawings or manufacturer specifications
  • Loading and unloading method
  • Ground clearance and securement points
  • Origin and destination access conditions
Freight profiles

Common industries and use cases

  • Manufacturing machinery
  • Construction equipment
  • Agricultural machines
  • Processing equipment
Coordination workflow

From shipment data to delivery follow-through.

01 · PROFILE

Define the cargo

Confirm what is moving, how it is prepared and which handling conditions apply.

02 · MATCH

Select equipment

Review capacity, protection, loading access and route requirements.

03 · PLAN

Align the movement

Coordinate facilities, timing, documents and communication expectations.

04 · FOLLOW THROUGH

Manage milestones

Share relevant pickup, transit and delivery information with shipment contacts.

Coverage and related services

Plan the lane with the full shipment context.

Eligible machinery moves across Canada and between Canadian and U.S. industrial locations.

Every request is subject to cargo suitability, operating conditions and available qualified capacity. Instant Logistics does not replace the shipper’s customs broker, legal adviser or regulated safety responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about machinery transportation services.

What details are needed to transport machinery?

Provide verified length, width, height, weight, photos, loading method and both site addresses.

Can machinery run during loading?

Operational status and safe loading method must be confirmed by the cargo owner and facilities before scheduling.

How is the trailer selected?

Selection considers deck height, legal dimensions, payload, loading access, securement and route constraints.

Are permits always required?

No. Permit needs depend on loaded dimensions, weight, axle configuration and the jurisdictions involved.

Can attachments ship with the machine?

Yes when properly documented and planned; attachments may travel on the same or a separate load depending on dimensions and weight.

Request a detailed review

Tell us what is moving, where and when.

Send the complete cargo profile for an eligibility and capacity review.

Request a quote