Shipping Lifting Equipment
Expert Shipping Lifting Equipment!
When it comes to shipping your lifting equipment, you want a partner you can count on for safe and smooth transportation. That’s where FreightCenter comes in! We’ve got your logistics needs covered, whether you’re moving cranes or other essentials.
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Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs, and we utilize advanced tracking and secure handling to ensure everything arrives precisely as intended. With FreightCenter on your side, you can focus on your projects while we take care of getting your gear where it needs to be, safely and efficiently.
We offer freight solutions specifically designed to meet the unique needs of oversized and high-value lifting equipment. Our services include specialized trailers, secure crating, liftgate service, and white-glove delivery. We ensure that every detail is managed with care.
With FreightCenter by your side, you can focus on keeping your projects on track while we handle the transportation of your lifting equipment—safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Thousands of businesses trust FreightCenter to move their freight faster, smarter, and cheaper! From unbeatable rates to top-notch service, our customers are raving about their shipping success.
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Why Choose FreightCenter to Ship Lifting Equipment
Shipping heavy equipment like forklifts, cranes, hoists, and commercial lifts isn’t a simple task—it takes know-how and the right logistics. FreightCenter connects you with a network of carriers that really get how to manage oversized and valuable machinery. We offer tailored options like full truckloads for forklifts and flatbed transport for heavy gear, so you get exactly what you need.
Our team keeps things clear with transparent pricing, advanced tracking, and secure handling, making sure you know where your equipment is and when it’s going to show up.
We also have specialized services like crating advice, liftgate delivery, and even white-glove options for those tricky shipments. By teaming up with top freight companies for lifting equipment, FreightCenter guarantees your gear gets where it needs to go safely and on time—so you can keep everything moving smoothly.
What is Lifting Equipment?
What tools or machines are considered lifting equipment? Lifting equipment includes tools and machines designed to lift, lower, or move heavy objects safely and efficiently. You’ll often see it in places like construction sites, factories, warehouses, and during facility maintenance to handle items that are just too heavy or awkward for one person to move.
Some common examples are cranes, forklifts, hoists, winches, jacks, and lifts that help transport either materials or people between different levels. These machines are super handy for cutting down on manual labor, boosting safety, and making it easier to deal with oversized or dense items.
Like all major machinery, we also need to ask what lifting accessories are. Lifting accessories, on the other hand, are the bits and pieces that work with the lifting equipment to secure, connect, and stabilize the load while it’s being lifted.
They don’t actually do the lifting, but are crucial for handling stuff safely. Accessories include chains, wire ropes, slings, hooks, shackles, eyebolts, karabiners, lifting beams, spreaders, and other fittings like clamps and thimbles. The choice of accessories depends on the load’s weight, shape, lifting angles, and the environment where they’re being used. It’s really important that these accessories meet strict safety standards and get checked regularly to make sure they can handle the job safely.
We tailor your shipment to match your equipment's size, urgency, and destination.
Finely tailored LTL freight solutions ensure lifting equipment ships safely and efficiently. Customized packaging, secure handling, and transparent quotes provide reliable transport for forklifts, cranes, and hoists nationwide with confidence
FTL freight solutions dedicate entire trailers to lifting equipment, ensuring balanced loads, secure strapping, faster transit, and reliable nationwide delivery for forklifts, cranes, and heavy hoists.
Tailored RGN freight solutions simplify lifting equipment transport with drive‑on loading, secure strapping, balanced weight distribution, and nationwide delivery, ensuring forklifts, cranes, and hoists arrive safely and efficiently.
Finely tailored heavy haul solutions simplify oversized freight transport. Expert planning, specialized trailers, secure strapping, and nationwide delivery ensure cranes, forklifts, and industrial lifting equipment move safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Guaranteed competitive pricing every time you ship.
A Weight Off Your Shoulders: Lifting Equipment Shipping Made Easy with FreightCenter
Shipping lifting equipment doesn’t have to be a daunting task. At FreightCenter, we specialize in providing customized freight solutions that eliminate the stress of transporting forklifts, cranes, hoists, and other industrial lifting gear. Once your equipment is packaged and ready, our logistics experts work to match your shipment with the appropriate carrier, trailer type, and route.
Whether you’re moving a compact pallet jack using LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight or coordinating a full truckload of oversized machinery on a flatbed or removable gooseneck trailer, we ensure every detail is meticulously handled.
Our team prioritizes balanced weight distribution, secure strapping, and weather protection, ensuring your equipment arrives safely and on time. In addition to the essentials, we offer guidance on site capabilities, loading and unloading plans, and even white-glove services for specialized handling when needed.
With FreightCenter, you gain more than just a carrier; you gain a partner who understands the unique challenges of lifting equipment shipping and provides peace of mind along with your freight. Let us take that load off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on your business while we manage the heavy lifting.
FAQs About Shipping Lifting Equipment
Q. What types of lifting equipment can be shipped?
FreightCenter can arrange transport for forklifts, cranes, hoists, aerial lifts, pallet jacks, and other commercial lifting gear. Whether compact or oversized, we tailor solutions to ensure safe, efficient delivery nationwide.
Q. How do I ship oversized lifting equipment?
Oversized lifting equipment, such as cranes or large forklifts, often requires flatbed or RGN trailers. Custom crating, strapping, and protective coverings are used to secure loads against weather, vibration, and road debris.
Q. What is the cost to ship lifting equipment?
The cost depends on weight, dimensions, distance, and service type. FreightCenter provides transparent quotes with no hidden fees, ensuring you know exactly what to expect before booking.
Q. Do I need to crate my lifting equipment for shipping?
Crating is recommended for fragile or irregular lifting equipment. Forklifts and cranes may only need strapping and protective wrapping, but crating adds stability and prevents costly damage.
Q. Can lifting equipment be shipped via LTL freight?
Yes, smaller lifting equipment, such as pallet jacks or compact lifts, can ship LTL. Proper palletizing or crating ensures stability, compliance with carrier rules, and safe transit.
Q. What is full truckload shipping for forklifts?
Full truckload shipping dedicates an entire trailer to your forklift. This reduces handling, minimizes risk of damage, and provides faster transit times compared to shared LTL shipments.
Q. Is flatbed shipping available for heavy lifting equipment?
Flatbed shipping is ideal for oversized lifting equipment that cannot fit inside enclosed trailers. It allows easy loading, secure strapping, and safe transport of cranes, hoists, and lifts.
Q. What information do I need for a freight quote?
To receive an accurate quote, provide dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery addresses, and any special handling requirements. This ensures carriers can plan properly and avoid unexpected surcharges.
Q. Can lifting equipment be shipped partially assembled?
Yes, partially assembled lifting equipment can be shipped. However, all components must be secured tightly, labeled clearly, and packaged properly to prevent damage or loss during transit.
Q. How do I protect sensitive components during shipping?
Sensitive components such as hydraulic systems, wiring, or operator controls should be covered with tarps, shrink wrap, or weather‑resistant materials to prevent exposure to rain, dust, or debris.
Q. Do you offer climate‑controlled shipping for lifting equipment?
Yes, temperature‑controlled trailers are available for lifting equipment sensitive to extreme heat, cold, or humidity. This ensures your machinery arrives in optimal condition without environmental damage.
Q. Can I track my lifting equipment shipment?
Yes, real‑time tracking is available through carrier portals. Customers can monitor their shipment’s progress, ensuring visibility and peace of mind from pickup to final delivery.
Q. Do you provide inside delivery for lifting equipment?
FreightCenter offers white‑glove services, including inside delivery and setup. This option is ideal for sensitive lifting equipment that requires careful handling and placement within facilities or job sites.
Q. Can lifting equipment be shipped to construction sites?
Yes, lifting equipment can be delivered directly to construction sites. Coordination with carriers ensures proper access, and liftgate service may be required if no loading dock exists.
Q. How do carriers load and unload lifting equipment?
Depending on the equipment size, carriers may use forklifts, cranes, or liftgates. Roll‑on/roll‑off methods are common for forklifts, while cranes assist with oversized lifts. FreightCenter helps plan site logistics to avoid delays.
More Information on Lifting Equipment!
Lifting Equipment Reduces Manual Labor Risks
Lifting equipment is designed to handle loads that are too heavy or awkward for people to move safely. By using cranes, forklifts, hoists, or jacks, businesses reduce the risk of workplace injuries and improve efficiency. This makes lifting gear a critical part of occupational safety standards in industries worldwide
It Includes Both Large Machines and Small Accessories
The term “lifting equipment” covers a wide range of tools. Large machinery such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and patient lifts are considered lifting equipment, but so are smaller accessories like chains, hooks, slings, and ropes. Accessories are vital because they connect and secure loads to the main lifting device
Lifting Equipment Is Essential Across Multiple Industries
From construction sites to warehouses, lifting equipment is indispensable. It enables the safe movement of materials during building projects, manufacturing processes, mining operations, and even healthcare. Without lifting gear, many industries would struggle to meet productivity and safety requirements
