Landstar News & Resources

When a project demands a crane as formidable as the Manitowoc 31000, the experience of the transport agent is crucial for a safe and successful delivery.

When moving high‑value temperature‑controlled products, requirements can be tight. Even brief temperature excursions can create quality concerns and can lead to delays.

Moving heavy haul freight between the United States and Mexico requires route engineering, advance permits in both countries, verified Mexico capable insurance, and a provider with proven heavy haul experience on both sides of the border. The following guidelines provide steps shippers can take to keep oversized freight moving safely, legally, and on schedule while crossing the border. 

As an expert in heavy haul transportation, Landstar is dedicated to streamlining the process of transporting oversize freight across the border. The solution: a one-of-a-kind 120-ton bridge crane built to handle the heaviest super loads at its U.S.-Mexico Logistics Service Center, near the border’s busiest gateway in Laredo, Texas.

A massive garbage truck loaded on a double-drop RGN is a sight to see, especially when it happens to be color-coordinated. Learn more about how Danny Anderson of independent Landstar agency Taylor Shipping Solutions managed the oversized load.

Landstar announced MAXIM Crane Works, L.P. of Wilder, Kentucky, as its 2022 Overall Landstar M.U.S.T. Customer of the Year.

Heavy or specialized loads present their own unique set of challenges for shippers handling cross-border trade. Pre-trip planning on this type of freight is critical.

To learn more about the intricacies of shipping hazardous materials, click here to read and download the Understanding Hazmat Transportation white paper.

While shippers must determine for themselves best practices for selecting carriers to transport hazmat shipments, these four steps can aid the process of hiring a carrier to transport a hazmat shipment.