How Barnhart Leads U.S.-Canada Hauls
As capital investments surge in Western Canada, the demand for large-scale equipment transport between the United States and Canada has significantly increased. Barnhart has emerged as the go-to partner for these complex hauls, thanks to its extensive experience, robust logistics network, and deep understanding of cross-border regulations.
With decades of experience in cross-border transport, Barnhart boasts the most experienced Project Cargo Logistics team in North America. “We have the largest toolbox of heavy transport equipment, along with the largest branch network of resources to support,” says Ragan Watson, Project Sales at Barnhart. This unparalleled infrastructure allows Barnhart to efficiently coordinate oversized and overweight hauls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring seamless delivery for clients.
The Advantage of Strong Regulatory Relationships
One of the most significant challenges in executing U.S.-Canada hauls is navigating the maze of state, provincial, and national regulations. Barnhart’s edge comes from years of developing relationships with state permit managers and engineers. “Having loyal clients that create frequency of freight deliveries allows us to continually work with each state as projects execute,” Watson explains. “We have spent years logging our data created on each project to expedite the development of the next project.”
Transporting massive loads across North America requires intimate knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and seasonal road restrictions like Frost Laws. “Relationships matter,” says Watson. “We are well-versed in the seasonal requirements of each northern state and western Canadian province. However, it is getting warmer sooner each year; winter is not as deep or cold as it was, therefore the timeline for road bans is inching ever further to the left.”
A Case Study in Cross-Border Excellence
Barnhart’s expertise was on full display during a recent large-scale project involving 28 mega-load deliveries from Houston and Duluth to Edmonton, Alberta. “Throughout this major project, we experienced everything from blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes, grassfires, forest fires—you name it,” Watson recalls.
Despite these challenges, Barnhart’s team of four project managers, two engineers, and more than 20 field professionals executed the plan with precision. By leveraging its expertise, regulatory knowledge, and extensive network, Barnhart continues to set the standard for cross-border heavy haul solutions. As demand grows, Barnhart stands ready to deliver—efficiently, safely, and on time.