Frequently Asked Questions — Heavy Equipment Hauling in Ontario
Got questions about moving your equipment? Good — you should. Here are the ones we hear most often, answered straight.
Send the equipment make and model, dimensions, operating weight, pickup and delivery locations, preferred date, and any loading or site-access restrictions. Ontario Logix reviews those details before confirming the trailer, route, timing, and price.
Book as early as practical. Lead time depends on equipment dimensions, trailer availability, route review, permits, escorts, loading conditions, and the requested delivery window. Urgent requests can be submitted for an availability review.
Ontario Logix coordinates equipment transport within Ontario and across Canadian provincial routes. Route availability and requirements are confirmed after reviewing the pickup, destination, equipment, and schedule.
Northern Ontario requests are reviewed individually because remote access roads, bridge limits, seasonal conditions, fuel stops, and delivery-site access can affect the route and schedule.
Permit requirements depend on the complete loaded dimensions, axle configuration, gross weight, selected roads, municipalities, and current restrictions. Send the machine specifications and route so the applicable requirements can be reviewed before dispatch.
Ontario Logix coordinates required permit applications as part of transport planning. The quote will identify the known permit, route, escort, and scheduling requirements based on the information provided.
Provincial and municipal roads can have seasonal load restrictions during spring thaw. Dates, roads, and allowable weights vary, so the planned route must be checked against the restrictions in effect for the requested travel date.
Escort requirements depend on the loaded dimensions, route, permit conditions, travel window, and jurisdictions involved. When an escort is required, it is identified during route and permit coordination.
Provide the equipment make and model, exact length, width, height, operating weight, attachments, pickup and delivery addresses, preferred date, and details about loading and unloading access.
Cost varies by distance, equipment dimensions and weight, trailer type, permits, escorts, route complexity, loading requirements, fuel, and scheduling. A written quote can be prepared after the shipment details are reviewed.
The written quote will state which known permit and escort costs are included. Requirements can change if the supplied dimensions, route, loading conditions, or requested schedule changes.
Availability and pricing are reviewed for each request. Short-distance moves still require suitable equipment, dispatch time, loading coordination, securement, and route planning.
Depending on the load, transport may use a lowboy, float, flatbed, step deck, or removable gooseneck trailer. The configuration is selected after reviewing machine dimensions, weight, loading method, deck height, and route restrictions.
We use industry-standard load securing — chains, binders, straps, and blocking appropriate to the equipment type and weight. Our crew does a full load check before the truck moves. We don't leave the yard until everything is properly tied down.
The assigned driver remains responsible for the load during transport. Communication and status-update arrangements can be confirmed when the move is scheduled.
Ontario Logix carries cargo insurance for transported loads. Coverage details and documentation can be requested before booking. Pickup-condition records and any incident process are handled according to the shipment and policy requirements.
Loading and unloading responsibilities are confirmed before dispatch. Tell us whether the equipment runs, how it can be loaded, what attachments are included, and whether an operator, crane, ramp, dock, or rigging support is available at each location.
Ontario Logix owns and operates its heavy-haul fleet. The assigned truck, trailer, driver, route, and coordination requirements are confirmed for the shipment before dispatch.
Yes. Ontario Logix operates as a licensed and insured heavy-haul carrier. Current carrier and insurance documentation can be requested when arranging a shipment.
Yes. Rental-company moves can include deliveries to job sites, returns to the yard, dealer transfers, and scheduled fleet repositioning. Provide the equipment details and required pickup or return window for planning.