Equipment Shipping Services Canada

Bridging Distances provides equipment shipping services for industrial, commercial and personal moves across Canada. 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 for over 10 years now. Get a Free Quote Today!

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Canada's Leading Equipment shipping Company

Canada Equipment Transport Specialists You Can Rely On

Canada Equipment Transport Services

Bridging Distances provides equipment shipping across Canada using flatbeds, step decks, lowboys, and specialized trailers. We transport excavators, bulldozers, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, skid steers, dump trucks, rock trucks, scissor lifts, and tractors using the right equipment based on their exact size, weight and loading requirements. Our team coordinates the right trailer, permits, and pilot cars if required.

Heavy Equipment Shipping Across Canada

We offer transportation services for construction equipment, agricultural equipment, and industrial equipment throughout Canada. Whether it's moving one machine locally, or multiple units across provinces, we match your equipment with the proper trailer to complete the move safely and efficiently. No matter if it's light or heavy, we'll make sure it gets from start to finish. Don't have experience shipping? Ask one of our reps.

Specialized Trailers for Construction Equipment Transport

Different equipment required different transportation methods. Depending of what equipment you're looking to ship, based off it's dimensions and weight, we can arrange a flatbed, step deck, lowboy, double drop, landoll, or a tilt deck service. Loading and unloading requirements are reviewed beforehand so the correct trailer gets assisgned for the job.

Reliable and Cost-Effective Equipment Shipping

Receive a clear equipment shipping quote with no surprise costs. Our coordinator manages your shipment from pickup through delivery, providing scheduling support, and timely requested updates along the way. We provide local, Canada-wide, and cross-border equipment transportation for businesses and personal.

Expertise You Can Rely On

Specialized logistics for equipment, construction equipment, and agricultural equipment, across Canada & the U.S. Our dispatch team handles every detail from pickup to delivery.

All Over North America All Shapes And Sizes Options Flatbed • RGN • Landoll
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Fully Insured Equipment Shipping Across Canada

Reliable equipment transport by Bridging Distances — local expertise with Canada-wide reach.

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The cost to move your equipment in Canada varies by size, weight, distance, site access, and the time of year. A full forklift behaves very differently than a heavy excavator, so we pair your job with the right trailer and crew.

Book with Bridging Distances and you’ll work with a logistics specialist who coordinates permits, selects safe routes, and keeps you in the loop from dispatch to delivery.

Every move is fully insured and completed by CVOR-compliant drivers. We plan for the unexpected so your equipment arrives on schedule and in the condition it left.

Need dependable construction equipment transport to or from Canada? Tell us where it’s going — we’ll send a clear, competitive quote.

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Excavators

Safe Canada-wide transport for mini, standard and large excavators.

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Bulldozers

Specialized hauling for bulldozers of different sizes and operating weights.

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Backhoe Loaders

Reliable transport for backhoes used in construction and landscaping.

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Wheel Loaders

Step-deck and lowboy shipping for wheel loaders across Canada.

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Skid Steers

Cost-effective local and long-distance transport for skid steers and attachments.

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Forklifts

Secure shipping for forklifts, telehandlers and other material-handling equipment.

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Tractors

Canada-wide transport for farm tractors, implements and agricultural machinery.

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Oversized Equipment

Specialized transport for cranes, boom lifts and oversized industrial machinery.

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Bridging Distances

Equipment Moving Services You Can Count On & Canadian Roads We Know Inside Out

Fully Insured, Canada Equipment Transport

Every piece of equipment that we move is handled with strict Canadian safety standards. Bridging Distances runs a CVOR-compliant fleet, uses trained Canadian operators, and follows documented inspection procedures to keep your shipment protected from pickup to final delivery.

Whether you’re moving an small forklift, medium sized boom lift, or a Cat D9 Dozer, our team selects the right trailer, equipment, and handling approach for your route.

  • Trusted by businesses Canada-wide
  • Multi-stage safety inspections at key points of transport
  • Canadian safety protocols integrated into every move
  • CVOR-compliant equipment and fully trained operators
  • Expert handling of permits, routing, and border documentation

Routes We Use In Canada Every Day

Our Canada Equipment Transport network runs through major national corridors connecting key trade regions, ports, and cities across the country. From coast to coast, we move machinery through the major transportation corridors that keep Canada’s industries connected, linking key hubs, ports, and regional distribution centers.

  • Hwy 1 connecting Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, and Eastern Canada
  • Hwy 401 / QEW/ 417 and Niagara routes connecting to regional roads
  • Autoroute 20 / 40 in Quebec for access to Montreal and Quebec City

Canada is home to one of the world’s most diverse logistics networks, from western mining to eastern manufacturing. With so much freight on the move, route planning and flexibility is essential. Our Canada Equipment Transport Team provides coast-to-coast service across all provinces. No matter the terrain or distance, we keep Canadian freight moving efficiently.

FlatbedStandard, versatile
Step DeckTall cargo clearance
LandollLoad/roll capability
Dry VanDock to dock smaller forklift moves
LowboyHeavy & over-height

Canada Equipment Shipping Estimator

Route & Trailer Type Commodity Partial Load Full Truckload
Saskatoon, SK → Baltimore, MD (RGN) CAT D7H Crawler Dozer Shipped Via FTL Only From $20,443.76
Hamilton, ON → Edmonton, AB (Step Deck) Compact Tractor From $5,793.12 From $8,697.24
Hawkesbury, ON → Kawacatoose, SK (RGN) Firetruck Shipped Via FTL Only From $12,596.57
Montreal, PQ → Brantford, ON (Flatbed) Scissor Lifts From $1,151.43 From $2,013.73

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.

Side view of a flatbed equipment trailer
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.

Side view of a removable gooseneck lowboy trailer
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.

Side view of a drop deck equipment trailer
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.

Side view of a red travelling axle trailer with its deck lowered
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.

Side view of an extendable drop deck trailer
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?

Send us the equipment's make, model, dimensions, weight, and pickup and delivery locations. We'll review the loading requirements.

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Photos illustrate trailer types. Dimensions shown are general examples. Actual trailer specifications, capacity, permits, and route clearance must be confirmed for each shipment.