Can I ship fragile equipment on a regular truck?

You have expensive equipment that needs to move across New Mexico or beyond. Regular LTL freight is tempting because it's cheaper, but you're worried about damage. The question is whether your equipment actually needs special handling or if standard freight can handle it safely.

Regular LTL freight gets loaded with other shipments, stacked, shifted, and bounced around during transport. Your equipment shares space with everything from car parts to furniture. If your item can't handle that treatment, standard freight will likely damage it.

Special handling typically costs 20-40% more than regular LTL but saves money compared to replacing damaged equipment. Items over 500 pounds, worth more than $10,000, or with delicate components usually need enclosed trailers. The extra cost depends on size, weight, and how much custom securement your equipment needs.

If your equipment has sensitive electronics, glass components, or precision parts, call Gateway Distribution for enclosed trailer service. Regular freight works for sturdy items that can handle some movement. When in doubt, the cost of special handling is almost always less than filing a damage claim and replacing broken equipment.

With proper handling, your equipment arrives in New Mexico exactly as it left the origin. No damage claims, no delays waiting for replacement parts, and no headaches explaining to your customer why their order is broken.

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