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Heavy Haul & Over Dimensional Trucking in Canada

About Progressive Cargo - Canada Heavy Haul Specialists

Progressive Cargo is a premier heavy haul trucking company in Canada, delivering specialized heavy equipment transport services for industries across Ontario, Alberta, and beyond. From oversized industrial machinery to mining equipment, we handle every shipment with precision, safety, and regulatory compliance.

As a leading heavy equipment transport company, we provide reliable heavy equipment hauling services, heavy haul logistics, and trucking hauling services tailored for Canadian terrain and regulations. Businesses throughout Canada trust Progressive Cargo for heavy haul services in Canada that keep their projects on schedule and on budget.

Whether you need a heavy equipment transport truck, trailers for hauling heavy equipment, or a full-service heavy haul equipment transportation company, Progressive Cargo ensures smooth and secure delivery.

Understanding Heavy Haul & Over-Dimensional Trucking in Canada

Heavy haul trucking involves moving freight exceeding standard legal limits for weight, height, width, or length. Over-dimensional trucking applies to cargo surpassing provincial or federal restrictions, requiring specialized trailers, permits, and expert planning.

Progressive Cargo serves as a full-service heavy haul transport company in Canada, managing every detail from logistics coordination to compliance, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations.

Rules & Regulations for Heavy Haul Trucking in Canada

Canada’s provinces have distinct rules for heavy and over-dimensional loads:

  • Provincial Permits: Required for oversize or overweight shipments in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and other provinces.
  • Legal Limits: Standard trailer limits—Width 8.5 ft, Height 13.5 ft, Length 53 ft.
  • Legal Limits: Typical limits include width > 2.6m, height > 4.15m, and length > 12.5m per single vehicle.
  • Seasonal & Frost Laws: Axle weight restrictions may apply during the spring thaw.
  • Escort Vehicles: Needed for high, wide, or long shipments, depending on size and routing.

Our team handles all regulatory compliance, including heavy haul escort services and route planning, for seamless and safe transport.


Equipment Used for Heavy Haul Trucking in Canada

Progressive Cargo deploys specialized trailers based on cargo size, weight, and type:

  • Flatbed Trailers – Standard oversize loads.
  • Step Deck/Drop Deck Trailers – Tall machinery and equipment.
  • Double Drop Trailers – Extra height clearance for heavy equipment.
  • Removable Gooseneck (RGN) Trailers – Ideal for drive-on loading of oversized machinery.
  • Extendable Flatbeds - Extra-long components like beams and wind blades.
  • Extendable Flatbeds – Transport long components like beams or turbine blades.
  • Multi-Axle & Dual-Lane Trailers – For extremely heavy or wide loads.
  • Perimeter Frame Trailers – Oversized items such as reactors, transformers, and industrial equipment.

By using the right trailers, Progressive Cargo is recognized among the best heavy haul companies in Canada for safe and efficient shipments.

Permits, Escorts & Compliance Management

Transporting heavy or over-dimensional cargo in Canada requires careful coordination:

  • Oversize/Overweight Permits – Provincial approval with detailed load drawings.
  • Temporary Trip & Fuel Permits – Required for cross-province transport.
  • Escort Vehicles (Pilot Cars) – Coordinated when loads exceed dimensions.
  • Route Planning & Surveys – Assess bridges, clearance, and optimal routes.
  • Time-of-Day & Seasonal Restrictions – Compliance with provincial laws.

Our heavy haul trucking company Alberta and Ontario teams manage all logistics, ensuring smooth and compliant delivery for every load.

Advantages of Choosing Progressive Cargo Canada

  • Experience & Specialization: Deep knowledge of heavy equipment transport in Canada, heavy haul trucking services, and over-dimensional freight.
  • End-to-End Management: Full-service logistics from quotation to delivery.
  • Wide Carrier Network: Access to trusted heavy haul carriers in Ontario and nationwide.
  • Regulatory Expertise: Handling provincial permits, escorts, and seasonal regulations.
  • Customized Equipment & Routing: Tailored solutions for each shipment.
  • Real-Time Updates: Transparent tracking throughout transport.
  • National Coverage: Services include heavy haul trucking company Canada, heavy haul Ontario, heavy haul trucking Edmonton, and heavy haul trailer service Edmonton.

We are recognized as a heavy haul truck company and a leading heavy equipment shipping company in Canada, trusted by industries for both local and cross-provincial transport.

Looking for Reliable Heavy Haul Trucking in Canada?

Partner with Progressive Cargo — your trusted heavy haul transport company in Canada for secure, compliant, and specialized heavy equipment logistics.

Contact us today at +1 289 719 0290 / +1 346 291 2450 to discuss your next heavy haul shipment. Let Progressive Cargo take the weight off your shoulders.

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FAQs – Progressive Cargo Canada Services

Yes, we are among the top freight forwarders in Canada, providing end-to-end shipping and logistics.

Absolutely. We are a trusted US-Canada freight forwarder, handling imports and exports both ways.

Yes, we are a full-service third-party logistics company in Canada, offering warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution.

Yes, we provide project cargo services in Alberta and heavy haul trucking across all provinces.

Progressive Cargo operates across Canada’s key industrial and port regions, ensuring smooth connectivity for project cargo and breakbulk movements. Our primary logistics hubs include Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Ottawa.

We maintain a strong presence across major provinces—Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba—serving critical cities such as Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Sarnia, Windsor, Quebec City, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg.



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