Specialized Heavy Haul for Underground and Surface Mining Machinery
Moving a continuous miner requires more than a flatbed and a driver. These machines weigh between 50 and 150 tons, exceed standard width and height limits, and often need partial disassembly before transport. Texas International Freight manages every element of the move: route surveys, oversize permits, specialized trailers, pilot car coordination, and cross-border customs clearance for shipments into Canada or Mexico.
Our Houston, TX operations center gives us direct access to I-10, I-45, and the Port of Houston, positioning us to dispatch efficiently to mining regions across Appalachia, the Powder River Basin, and northern Mexico’s industrial corridors.
Mining Equipment We Transport
Texas International Freight ships the full range of underground and surface mining machinery. Each equipment type has its own weight profile, dimensional constraints, and loading requirements — we account for all of them at quote time.
Underground mining equipment: continuous miners (room-and-pillar and full-face), longwall shearers and roof supports, shuttle cars, scoops, feeder-breakers, roof bolters, and belt conveyor drives.
Surface mining equipment: hydraulic excavators, electric rope shovels, haul trucks (Cat 793, Komatsu 930E class), draglines, and crushing and screening plants.
Related heavy industrial equipment: drilling rigs for oil and gas operations, large generator sets, transformer units for energy projects, and construction equipment including cranes and large excavators.
Trailer Selection for Oversized Mining Loads
Trailer choice determines whether your equipment clears bridges, overpasses, and utility lines along the route. Texas International Freight matches the trailer to the machine — not the other way around.
Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailers handle most continuous miners. The detachable neck allows self-propelled equipment to drive directly onto the deck, eliminating the need for a crane at origin and destination. RGNs provide the lowest available deck height, which is essential for clearing overhead obstacles on coal country roads in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Multi-axle RGN configurations distribute weight across more axles to meet state bridge formula requirements.
Step-deck trailers suit partially disassembled components, shuttle cars, and roof bolters that exceed standard flatbed height limits but don’t require the full clearance advantage of an RGN.
Multi-axle flatbed trailers carry belt conveyor sections, modular crusher components, and other heavy freight that ships in pieces. We coordinate multi-trailer convoys when a single machine ships in multiple sections simultaneously.
Permit Acquisition and Route Planning
Oversize and overweight (OS/OW) permits are required in every state your shipment transits. Each state sets its own dimensional thresholds, fee structures, and escort requirements. A continuous miner moving from a fabrication plant in Pennsylvania to a mine in Wyoming crosses five to six state jurisdictions — each with its own permit window and routing restrictions.
Texas International Freight’s in-house permitting team handles all of this. We conduct pre-trip route surveys to identify low bridges, weight-restricted roads, and utility conflicts. We file permits with state DOTs, schedule required pilot cars and law enforcement escorts, and account for nighttime or weekend travel restrictions that apply in urban corridors.
For shipments into Mexico, we also manage SEMARNAT and SCT oversize transport permits, coordinate with Mexican customs brokers (agentes aduanales), and ensure your equipment enters under the correct HTS classification to avoid delays at border crossings like Laredo, El Paso, or Nogales.
Cross-Border Mining Equipment Transport
Mining operations in northern Mexico — particularly in Sonora, Chihuahua, and Coahuila — regularly receive heavy equipment shipped from Texas. Texas International Freight manages the full cross-border move, from U.S. origin to the mine gate in Mexico. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, pedimento, and USMCA certificate of origin where applicable. Your equipment clears customs faster when documentation is complete and accurate on the first submission.
For shipments into Canada, we handle CBSA customs entries, coordinate with Canadian transport authorities on oversize permits, and manage the provincial-level OS/OW requirements that vary between Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. A longwall system moving from Kentucky to a potash mine in Saskatchewan is a common move for our team.
Industry Sectors We Serve
Coal mining: Continuous miners, longwall components, and shuttle cars for underground bituminous and metallurgical coal operations in Appalachia, Illinois Basin, and the Powder River Basin.
Hard rock and metal mining: Excavators, underground loaders (LHDs), drill rigs, and crushing equipment for copper, gold, silver, and iron ore operations in the U.S. Southwest and Mexico.
Oil and gas: Drilling rigs, coiled tubing units, and wellhead equipment shipped to Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Gulf of Mexico support operations.
Construction: Cranes, excavators, and earthmoving equipment for infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction projects nationwide.
Agriculture: Large combines, self-propelled sprayers, and cotton strippers shipped between dealerships, auctions, and farm locations — including agricultural equipment exports to Mexico.
Why Texas International Freight
Texas International Freight has operated from Houston since our founding, building a track record in heavy haul and project cargo that spans mining, energy, and construction. Our clients include equipment dealers, mine operators, EPC contractors, and OEM manufacturers who need a carrier that understands the equipment, not just the truck.
Every shipment gets a dedicated project manager as a single point of contact. You receive permit copies, route maps, and real-time status updates. We carry comprehensive cargo insurance on every move. Our team speaks English and Spanish, which matters when coordinating cross-border mining equipment shipments into Mexico.
Rated 4.7 stars across 47 Google reviews, Texas International Freight delivers consistent results on complex heavy haul projects. Request a quote or call +1 877-489-9184 to speak with a heavy haul specialist today.
Get a Quote for Mining Equipment Transport
Texas International Freight provides heavy haul transport for continuous miners, longwall systems, and all types of oversized mining equipment. We serve the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with full permit, routing, and customs support.
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- Address: 11511 Katy Fwy #320, Houston, TX 77079
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What types of continuous miners do you ship?
Texas International Freight ships all major continuous miner types, including full-face miners, room-and-pillar miners, and high-capacity drum miners from manufacturers such as Joy Global (Komatsu Mining), Sandvik, and Cat. We assess each machine’s dimensions, weight, and disassembly requirements to build a precise transport plan. We handle both new and used equipment, including machines moving from rebuild facilities back to active mine sites.
How do you handle permits for oversized mining equipment?
Our in-house permitting team researches and secures all state-level oversize/overweight (OS/OW) permits for every corridor your shipment transits. We coordinate with state DOTs, arrange pilot car escorts and law enforcement escorts where required, and account for route-specific restrictions including bridge weight limits, curfew windows, and seasonal road bans. A continuous miner shipping from West Virginia to New Mexico, for example, requires permits from six or seven state agencies. We manage all of them so you don’t have to.
Can you ship mining equipment to Mexico or Canada?
Yes. For cross-border shipments to Mexico, we prepare all customs documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, pedimento, and USMCA certificate of origin — and coordinate with licensed Mexican customs brokers at border crossings including Laredo and El Paso. For cross-border shipments to Canada, we file CBSA entries and manage provincial oversize transport permits. Mining equipment heading to operations in Sonora, Chihuahua, Alberta, or Saskatchewan all move through our cross-border team.
What information do you need to quote a continuous miner shipment?
To generate an accurate heavy haul quote, we need the machine’s exact dimensions (length, width, height), operating weight, make and model, and pickup and delivery addresses. For cross-border moves, we also need the HTS commodity code and declared value for customs. Call +1 877-489-9184 or use our online quote form and we’ll respond same day.
What trailer types do you use for continuous miner transport?
Most continuous miners ship on multi-axle Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailers. The detachable neck allows self-propelled equipment to drive directly onto the deck, and RGNs offer the lowest available deck height for clearance under bridges and overhead lines — critical on roads through coal country in Kentucky and West Virginia. Modular longwall components, shuttle cars, and roof bolters ship on step-deck or heavy-duty flatbed trailers depending on dimensions and axle weight distribution requirements.
