Heavy Equipment Transport

Expert transport of cranes, excavators, bulldozers, and all classes of heavy construction and industrial machinery — safely, compliantly, nationwide.

Heavy construction equipment loaded on flatbed trailer

When it comes to moving heavy construction and industrial equipment, precision and experience aren't optional — they're essential. Southern Tier Express has been transporting some of the heaviest, most complex loads in the industry for over 25 years. Our certified operators, specialized fleet, and in-house permit team work together to ensure every piece of equipment arrives safely and on schedule.

Capacity: STX routinely handles loads exceeding 200,000 lbs and moves equipment over 200 feet in length. No load is too large for our team to engineer a safe, compliant transport solution.

Equipment We Transport

Cranes & Lifting Equipment

Tower cranes, mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and all crane attachments.

Excavators & Dozers

Track excavators, wheel excavators, bulldozers, and scrapers of all sizes.

Drilling Equipment

Rotary drills, blast hole drills, and horizontal directional drilling machines.

Industrial Presses

Hydraulic presses, stamping machines, and large manufacturing equipment.

Generators & Transformers

Utility-scale generators, power transformers, and substation equipment.

Mining Equipment

Haul trucks, loaders, draglines, and underground mining machinery.

Our Fleet & Capabilities

We match each load to the right trailer configuration. Our fleet includes:

Trailer Type	Deck Height	Typical Capacity
RGN Lowboy (Removable Gooseneck)	18–24 inches	Up to 150,000 lbs
Hydraulic RGN (Multi-Axle)	12–18 inches	Up to 250,000 lbs
Step-Deck / Drop-Deck	36–42 inches	Up to 48,000 lbs
Double Drop / Lowboy	18–24 inches	Up to 80,000 lbs
Extendable Flatbed	48–54 inches	Up to 48,000 lbs

Load Securement & Safety

Every heavy equipment move is engineered with a load securement plan developed by our experienced team. We use grade-70 chain binders, ratchet straps, dunnage, blocking and bracing, and custom fabricated tie-down points when required. All securement practices comply with FMCSA Part 393 regulations and are verified by our safety coordinators before any truck rolls.

Permit & Routing Coordination

Oversized and overweight permits are required in every state our loads pass through. Our in-house permit specialists manage the entire process — from route analysis and bridge weight certifications to pilot car coordination and law enforcement escorts. We handle all 48 contiguous states, and we start permit acquisition as soon as we have your load dimensions.