Iowa Heavy Equipment Transport

At We Will Transport It, we’re known for delivering quality service with affordable pricing. The cost of Iowa heavy equipment hauling depends on the size, weight, route, and distance for your heavy load. We offer free, no-obligation quotes so you get an idea of the best rate for your shipment.

Yes. Due to Iowa’s regulations, special permits are required for oversized or overweight equipment. Luckily, our logistics team handles all state DOT permits and escort requirements, so that you don’t have to. We ensure that your heavy load legally complies with Iowa’s rules, from start to finish.

We provide heavy haul services to the entirety of Iowa, we deliver to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and even Iowa City. We also ship to rural or workplace areas such as farms and construction sites. As long as there’s enough space for our drivers to maneuver, we can deliver there.

On average, Iowa heavy equipment transport costs between $3 to $5 per mile for standard loads. Oversized or overweight machinery that requires special permits or escorts can range from $6 to $9 per mile, depending on route and distance. However, final pricing is based on equipment weight, dimensions, and pickup and delivery locations.

We have a variety of trailers to choose from to match your heavy machinery’s dimensions and weight. We use lowboys, step-decks, flatbed and removable gooseneck trailers and carefully pair the machinery to the right trailers for a safe delivery.

Before pickup, clean your machinery, remove or secure any attachments, check for leaks, and drain excess fuel or other fluids. Preparing your heavy equipment ensures a smoother shipment and prevents any damages.

There’s a wide variety of manufacturing and construction equipment in service throughout the USA, and a wide variety of trucks and trailers are available to haul that equipment to and from the job site. If you can’t tow the equipment, you can transport it to the job site on a flatbed trailer. A standard flatbed is the most common mode of heavy equipment transportation in Iowa, but you’ll need a specialty trailer to transport oversized machinery. Step-deck and lowboy trailers are excellent options to accommodate taller cargo and meet highway height restrictions. Removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers are ideal for tall and long equipment. The trailer’s gooseneck detaches from the flatbed and the trailer becomes a ramp to facilitate easy loading and unloading. The gooseneck is securely re-attached after loading and the trailer will be ready to hitch up to the tow vehicle. Our shipping and transportation experts will help you select the correct type of truck for your pick-up and ensure you get a great deal on your shipping costs.

You should consult your owner’s manual to determine the safest and most effective way to transport machinery. If anything needs to be removed and disassembled before transit, follow the directions carefully and keep track of all the parts. You’ll also need to unplug your equipment and secure all levers and panels before it’s hitched to the tow vehicle or loaded onto the trailer. Ensure the machinery is secured before you get on the road, and recheck all clamps and straps each time you stop. You’ll need to obtain all necessary transportation permits in advance, and a fully licensed operator should transport your equipment.