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HEAVY HAUL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Landstar's heavy haul freight solutions are built to scale—backed by enterprise capacity, meticulous execution, and industry‑leading safety performance.

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WHY TRUST LANDSTAR FOR HEAVY HAUL

Decades of Proven Results

With more than 35 years of experience moving oversized and overweight freight, Landstar has built a reputation on consistently doing the hard things well. This is supported by a safety record that includes 99.9% claim-free delivery.

The Right Equipment for Your Job

Landstar provides one of the largest fleets of specialized trailing equipment in North America, efficiently supporting your individual and multi-shipment projects with intentional equipment matching and consistent execution.

Execution You Can Count On

Our network of Landstar exclusive owner-operators, dedicated support teams and independent agents help convert complex moves into predictable outcomes through meticulous planning, dependable service and a commitment to safety.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

Landstar’s heavy haul experience has been built over decades and proven across industries where precision and accountability are critical, including:

Data Centers
Industrial Machinery
Energy & Power
Aerospace & Defense

In 2025 alone, Landstar supported:

More than 3,500 heavy haul customers
More than 71,000 heavy haul loads

Freight Safety and Security

Safety and security measures are integrated into every Landstar shipment and help minimize risk, support compliance efforts, and facilitate the dependable movement of your heavy haul freight.

Safety-Driven Compliance

A Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Transportation Protective Service (TPS) approval
FMCSA Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (held by less than 1% of hazmat carriers)
Hazmat-endorsed, Landstar exclusive owner-operators
Continuous safety education, audits and compliance monitoring

Layered Security Measures

Coordination with law enforcement
Dedicated internal monitoring resources
Document verification using machine learning and AI
Theft prevention education for owner-operators and agents

COMPREHENSIVE HEAVY HAUL SOLUTIONS

Heavy Haul Transportation

Whether you’re moving oversized / overweight freight or superloads, you can depend on Landstar to coordinate transportation built to your shipment. This includes complex requirements such as Mexico cross-border, hazardous materials, TPS and Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) restricted freight.

Permitting, Route Engineering & Escorts

Get full-cycle support coordinating transportation for your heavy haul freight, safely and compliantly.

Equipment Matching & Specialized Trailers

Your shipment is matched with equipment suited to its specific requirements. Landstar has more than 2,700 specialized trailers including step decks, removable goosenecks (RGNs), stretch trailers, multi-axle, perimeter and custom configurations.

Multi‑Phase, Multi‑lane & Project Freight

Landstar provides high-touch service and capacity access that can scale to support parallel moves, phased projects, and staged deliveries, helping customers maintain control over schedules and spend.

End-to-End Shipment Support

You work with a single point of contact through your independent Landstar agent, supported by Landstar’s dedicated heavy haul operations team. Tracking and visibility tools also support informed decision‑making throughout the move.

RECOGNIZED PERFORMANCE

Independent industry recognition to support heavy haul moves at scale.

#1 Specialized Transport Company in North America — American Cranes & Transport, 2025

Proven scale and capacity to move the industry’s largest and most complex freight with confidence.

Top 100 For-Hire — Transport Topics, 2025

Recognized among North America’s top carriers for strength, reliability and performance at scale.

Quest for Quality, Industrial & Heavy Haul — Logistics Management, 2025

Customer‑voted recognition for delivering dependable, high‑quality heavy haul service.

Fleet Safety Award — SC&RA, 2025

Industry‑leading safety standards that protect your people, equipment, and cargo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of heavy haul freight does Landstar support?

Landstar supports oversized and heavy haul freight requiring specialized equipment, planning, permitting, and coordination, including complex and project-based shipments.

How does Landstar help manage permitting and route planning?

Landstar provides support for permitting and route engineering as part of its heavy haul planning and coordination services.

Will I have one point of contact for my shipment?

Yes. You work with a single Landstar agent/agency as your point of contact, supported by the Landstar heavy haul operations team.

What equipment is available for heavy haul moves?

Landstar provides access to more than 2,700 specialized trailers, including step decks, RGNs, stretch trailers, multi-axle, perimeter, and custom configurations.

How does Landstar support safety and compliance?

Landstar maintains a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating, applies ongoing safety and compliance education, and regularly audits both owner-operators and third-party carriers.

How does Landstar help protect freight from security risks?

Landstar uses layered security practices, including monitoring, document verification, coordination with law enforcement, and theft-prevention education.