Construction Equipment
Shipping for excavators, loaders, skid steers, rollers, and other jobsite machines.
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Bridging Distances is your professional logistics provider for equipment shipping services including industrial, commercial and personal moves across Canada , Cross-border, and International. We provide transportation services for excavators, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, skid steers, dump trucks, rock trucks, scissor lifts, and tractors using open deck trailers. Contact us today for a free quote!
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Solution-based logistics services for all types of equipment across Canada, Cross-border, and international. Our logistics specialists handle every detail from pickup to delivery.
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Equipment Shipping Services
Moving equipment takes more than just finding an available truck, you need to take into consideration the equipment’s dimensions, weight, loading method, and any site restrictions.
At Bridging Distances, we coordinate shipping for construction equipment, farm machinery, forklifts, tractors, attachments, other heavy equipment. Subject to what you’re moving, we have the means of transporting it. Whether a flatbed, step deck, lowboy, landoll, or other specialized equipment, we got you covered. We’ll take care of all the planning when it comes to the loading requirements, permits, and pilot cars.
Whether your equipment is headed across town, across Canada, or over the border, we’ll work with you to make your move straightforward from pickup to delivery.
Have equipment you’re looking to ship? Send us the pickup and delivery locations, equipment details, and your preferred dates for a free quote!
Your Reliable, Fully Insured Equipment Transporter Across Canada-USA-International
Promising equipment transport by Bridging Distances — local expertise with Canada-wide reach.
The size, weight, and shapre of your equipment determine exactly what kind of trailer is required. A machine that can driver onto a trailer may need a different setup from one that requires a crane or a forklift.
Tell us what you're shipping, the exact measurements, weight, where it's going, and when it needs to arrive. We'll work through all the details you provide us and match the most suitable carrier.
For heavier & larger equipment, we will help coordinate the route planning, any permits, and pilot required if required. We will go over the details at both ends including site access, and figure out how the equipment will be loading and offloaded.
Looking for an equipment shipping partner? Send us all of the details and we'll get you covered.
Prefer to call? 519-753-0422Farm Equipment
Transport for tractors, implements, and machinery headed to farms or dealerships.
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Shipping for forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other access equipment.
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Trailer options for large, heavy machines that need extra planning.
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Transport for compact, utility, and larger tractors.
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Move buckets, forks, and other equipment attachments with or without a machine.
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Help coordinating transport for equipment that exceeds standard road dimensions.
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Shipping for generators, plant equipment, and other industrial loads.
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The Right Shipping Plan for Your Equipment, Wherever It's Going
Equipment Moves Planned Around the Machine
A forklift, excavator and an industrial generator all require a different shipping approach. Prior to arranging the transport, we'll look into the equipments dmensions, weight, condition, and how it can be loaded and offloaded.
Bridging Distances supports businesses and individuals ship equipment throughout Canada, across the border into the U.S., and to international destinations. We work with both shipping partners and transportation partners to help find the most practical way to haul each move.
- Trailer selection based on the equipment and route
- Pickup and delivery access reviewed in advance
- Options for equipment that runs and equipment that doesn’t
- Planning for oversized loads when required
- Requested updates from pickup through delivery
From Local Deliveries to Overseas Shipments
Certain equipment require just a flatbed and a straightforward delivery appointment. Others involve border paperwork, port handling, customs clearance, and multiple modes of transport. We help put together all of the pieces so you know what to expect.
- Within Canada: Ship equipment between jobsites, dealerships, farms, facilities, and buyers across the country.
- Canada–U.S. shipping: and Niagara routes connecting to regional roads
- International shipping: Ask us about coordinating the inland transport and shipping partners needed to move equipment beyond North America.
Tell us what the equipment is, where it’s located, and where it needs to go. We’ll help you work out the next steps and provide a quote based on the move. Equipment hauling services professionally handled throughout Canada, the U.S., and Internationally. Below are some of the modes of transport that we offer.
FlatbedFlexible option for equipment that can be loaded from above or the side
Step DeckAdded height clearance for taller machinery
LandollTilt and roll-on loading for suitable equipment
Dry VanProtection for smaller equipment that fits inside
LowboyLower deck height for heavy or tall machines
Equipment Shipping Cost Estimator
| Route & Trailer Type | Commodity | Partial Load | Full Truckload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, ON → Halifax, NS (Landoll) | Skid Steers | From $3,922.94 | From $6,977.14 |
| Brantford, ON → Elk Point, AB (Step Deck) | Compact Tractor | From $5,593.12 | From $8,897.24 |
| Tilbury, ON → Patricia, AB (Extendable RGN) | Lemken Rubin 12/600 Disk | Shipped Via FTL Only | From $10,896.57 |
| Paris, ON → Drummondville, PQ (Flatbed) | Scissor Lifts | From $1,551.43 | From $2,713.73 |
Note: The equipment moving prices shown above are estimates only and may change by the time you book. Please call us for a current, accurate quote.
We’re here to handle your next move
From Skid Steers To Heavy Duty Bulldozers, We Coordinate Every Mile.
Dedicated logistics support for Canada–U.S. shipments. One team, one point of contact, start to finish.
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Open Deck Equipment Transport Services Across Canada
Bridging Distances delivers reliable, safe, and punctual open deck equipment transport throughout Canada. Whether it’s a single scissor lift unit or multiple skid steers, we pair your load with the right trailer and experienced operator, handle permits when required, and keep you updated from initial pickup to final placement.
Our team is familiar with Canadian highways, commerical yards, and job-site requirements, ensuring your equipment and attachments arrive exactly where they need to be, without delays or surprises.
- Flatbed & Step-Deck Equipment Hauling Across Canada
- RGN Solutions for Tall or Heavy Machines
- Double-Drop & Stretch Availability
- Dedicated & Backhaul Solutions
- Oversize/Overweight Permits & Escorts
- Port Access Pickups & Deliveries
Equipment trailer guide
Find the right trailer for your equipment
Different machines call for different loading methods and deck heights. Browse common trailer options below. If you're unsure what fits, send us your equipment details and we'll help determine a suitable option.
Versatile open deck
Flatbed
A level open deck for equipment that can be loaded by ramp, forklift, or crane and fits the planned route.
Typical length48–53 ft
Typical widthUp to 8 ft 6 in
Often suitable for
Forklifts, compact equipment, attachments, and crated machinery.
Low deck
RGN / Lowboy
A removable gooseneck can allow machinery to be driven onto the lower deck from the front, depending on the trailer and site.
Deck heightVaries by trailer
Well lengthVaries by trailer
Often suitable for
Excavators, dozers, loaders, and larger construction equipment.
Lower main deck
Drop Deck / Step Deck
The main deck sits below the front section, providing more room for certain taller loads than a standard flatbed.
Typical overall length48–53 ft
Typical widthUp to 8 ft 6 in
Often suitable for
Telehandlers, lifts, tractors, and taller industrial equipment.
Low-angle loading
Travelling Axle
Sometimes called a Landoll-style trailer, its deck can lower toward the ground for loading equipment that needs a gentler angle.
Deck lengthVaries by trailer
Loading angleVaries by trailer
Often suitable for
Forklifts, lifts, rollers, and equipment with limited ground clearance.
For longer loads
Extendable Drop Deck
An extendable lower deck can accommodate certain longer equipment or components while providing a lower loading height.
Deck lengthVaries by extension
Deck widthVaries by trailer
Often suitable for
Long machinery, structural components, and oversized equipment.
Not sure which trailer you need?
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Send us the equipment's make, model, dimensions, weight, and pickup and delivery locations. We'll review the loading requirements.
Photos illustrate trailer types. Dimensions shown are general examples. Actual trailer specifications, capacity, permits, and route clearance must be confirmed for each shipment.
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