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Heavy haul transportation involves choosing the right trailer for the job. This guide breaks down common heavy haul trailer types, their uses and how access to specialized equipment that fits your freight supports safer, more efficient project execution.

Learn how freight agents can plan for vacation with customer communication, shipment coverage, SOPs and a practical checklist to help keep work moving.

In the Landstar network, your business is your own, backed by a name that can open doors and a team that helps support your work.

Use these nine questions to evaluate heavy haul providers on planning, permits, routing, equipment, safety and compliance.

How process alignment, monitoring, and documentation are reshaping expectations beyond temperature control.

Ten years ago, Matt Williams was already moving complex international freight but he wasn’t building a business of his own. That realization set him on a path to Landstar.

Practical steps agents use to grow relationships, improve performance and stay competitive.

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

Landstar ranks among North America’s top logistics providers, earning the No. 25 spot on Transport Topics’ 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies list and No. 8 among freight brokerage firms.