Lowboy Trailer Shipping and Heavy Haul Transport Worldwide
You either need to ship lowboy trailers to a buyer overseas, or you need a lowboy to move a tall, heavy machine to the port. Which trailer fits the load, and how does it travel by sea? Both questions come down to height, weight, and the right deck.
Texas International Freight ships lowboy and heavy-haul trailers from Houston and across the United States, and uses lowboys to move heavy equipment to the terminal for export. We handle both sides of the lowboy job.
Shipping the Trailers Themselves
Dealers and fleets export lowboys, step-decks, and multi-axle trailers worldwide. These flat, heavy units ship as breakbulk, by roll-on roll-off where they can be towed aboard, or on flat-rack equipment, with the gooseneck and axles secured for the voyage.
Lowboys for Heavy Haul to Port
A lowboy trailer sits low to the ground so it can carry tall machines within legal height limits. We use lowboys and multi-axle setups to move excavators, dozers, and presses to the Houston terminal, with permits and escorts as the route requires.
Matching the Trailer to the Load
Height and weight decide the deck. A standard flatbed suits lower loads, a step-deck adds height room, and a lowboy carries the tallest equipment. For drive-on machinery, a removable-gooseneck design lets the unit board under its own power.
One Team, Every Leg
As an FMC-licensed forwarder, we arrange the road move, the ocean leg, and the destination delivery, and we run the Mexico and Canada lanes for North American freight.
Get Your Shipment Booked
Send us the dimensions, weight, and destination, and we return a routing and a quote.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +1 877-489-9184
- Email: ship@txintlfreight.com
- Address: 11511 Katy Fwy #320, Houston, TX 77079
- Web Form: Request a Quote
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How does a lowboy trailer ship overseas?
Lowboy trailers ship as breakbulk, on flat racks, or by roll-on roll-off where they can be towed aboard. The gooseneck and axles are secured, and the deck is lashed for the sea voyage.
Why use a lowboy to move heavy equipment?
A lowboy’s deck sits low to the ground, so it carries tall machines like excavators and dozers within legal height limits, which means fewer permits and no bridge-clearance trouble on the road to port.
What is the difference between a lowboy and a step-deck?
A step-deck has an upper and lower deck for moderately tall cargo, while a lowboy drops far lower for the tallest, heaviest machines. We match the trailer to the load’s height and weight.
Can heavy equipment drive onto the trailer?
Yes, with a removable-gooseneck lowboy. The gooseneck detaches, the deck lowers into a ramp, and tracked or wheeled equipment drives on under its own power, then the gooseneck reattaches.
Do you arrange permits and escorts for the road move?
Yes. We handle the oversize and overweight permits and arrange escort vehicles where the route and load require them, getting the equipment to the Houston terminal legally and on time.
