Landstar is ranked by American Cranes and Transport (ACT) as “the largest heavy specialized platform carrier in Americas and second largest in the world.”
Source: American Cranes and Transport, December 2020
Shipping over-sized, super-heavy freight requires specialized equipment, technical expertise, knowledge of routes, and government permit requirements. Landstar has a dedicated department trained in each aspect of these factors related to heavy specialized logistics. Super heavy, over-dimensional shipments usually involve high risk, high value, cargo.
Due to Landstar’s stellar reputation as a "safety before service" company, and its elite status of drivers, Landstar has the ability to offer excess-value insurance coverage well into the millions of dollars through Lloyds of London. Not all carriers can offer such high levels of insurance, which is why Landstar is the carrier of choice for so many companies hauling this type of cargo.
Once you select Landstar to transport your specialized freight, our experts promptly begin evaluating the specific needs and requirements involved in hauling your load in the safest, most time-efficient way. Landstar offers a vast inventory of trailing equipment, involving a variety of specialty trailers, with the largest being the 75-ton Lowboy, capable of hauling equipment up to 150,000 lbs! Click here to see a list of our trailers. Landstar’s vast inventory includes:
Over 600 trailers built to transport highly specialized equipment and machinery
Over 1,400 flatbed trailers
Over 1,700 stepdeck trailers
Lowboys built to transport 40 to 80 tons of cargo
Click here for rates, more information on heavy/specialized loads, or to schedule a pick-up. Lanstar RKY agency has over 20 years experience in assisting clients with over-sized, super-heavy shipments, and we invite you to contact us anytime with any questions.