My oddly shaped equipment won't fit in a standard truck

Your custom machinery, prototype equipment, or specialty tools are too long, too tall, or shaped too weird for regular freight trucks. Standard trailers can't handle the dimensions, and flatbeds leave your valuable equipment exposed to Minnesota weather and road debris during transport.

Equipment with unusual dimensions creates shipping headaches because most freight trucks are built for standard rectangular cargo. Your machinery might be too long for the trailer length, too tall for the door height, or have protruding parts that won't clear the sides. The odd angles and custom shapes that make your equipment valuable also make it impossible to load safely.

Enclosed trailer shipping typically costs 15-30% more than standard freight, but often less than flatbed when you factor in weather protection and securement. The final price depends on your equipment's longest dimension, weight, and pickup location. Loads over 8 feet wide or 13.5 feet tall require permits and routing around bridges along I-35 and I-494.

Measure your equipment's length, width, height, and weight before calling for quotes. Take photos of any protruding parts or unusual shapes. Gateway Distribution operates enclosed trailers with removable side panels for loading awkward equipment that won't fit through standard doors. Ask about custom securement options to prevent shifting during transport.

Your equipment arrives protected from weather, road salt, and debris. No tarping hassles, no weather delays, and no damage claims from exposure during the trip from pickup to delivery.

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