Magic City meet up: SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium show guide

The SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium, February 24-26, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, brings together the industry’s most experienced heavy-haul and specialized transport professionals together for three days of learning, networking and problem-solving.

Built for the companies that plan, permit, insure and execute the movement of oversized and over-dimensional cargo, STS delivers insight into the future of specialized transportation.

Birmingham, Alabama, USA, will become the capital of heavy haul during the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium. Photo: AI-generated image for ACT

At the heart of the event is the Exhibit Center, where 42 leading companies will be on hand to showcase the equipment, services and expertise that keep complex moves on track. From trailers, SPMT and axles to software, insurance, permitting and route planning, this year’s exhibitor lineup gives attendees a chance to partner on the jobs that lie ahead. The companies provided these descriptions.

AIR-WEIGH manufactures highly accurate and durable on-board weighing systems for trucks, tractors, and trailers with mechanical or air suspensions right here in the USA. Major fleets rely on our partnership, support and solutions to help lower running costs, improve driver efficiency, boost vehicle profitability and increase road safety. air-weigh.com

ALPHA HD TRAILERS is headquartered in Oelwein, IA. Alpha HD designs and manufactures durable, specialized, open deck and semi-trailers. The leadership team has over 100 years of combined experience, selling, designing and manufacturing custom heavy haul trailers. Building trailers for commercial or construction markets and anywhere in between, Alpha HD trailers has a solution for customer needs. alphahdtrailers.com

ARROWHEAD WINCH engineers and manufactures industry-leading winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names. Arrowhead Winch is proud to offer a wide range of solutions for specialized transportation and material handling including crane hoists, trailer and recovery winches, swing drives and track drives. The company works hand-in-hand with customers to develop the best products for their needs. arrowheadwinch.com

ASPEN understands heavy haulers succeed by safely hauling the maximum payload that regulations allow. Aspen’s product portfolio ranges from 25-ton tandem trailers to 300-ton multi-axle transporters. Aspen trailers are reliable, safe to operate and work together in multiple configurations. aspentrailer.com

ENGINEERED RIGGING solves project challenges by providing innovative heavy lifting and specialized transport equipment rental/sales/dynamic testing/service, engineering expertise, custom solutions and technical support. Our rental fleet includes strand jacks, cylinders, jack-up systems, cube jacks, SPMTs, knuckle boom cranes, synchronous lift systems, skidding systems, skates and customized solutions. EngineeredRigging.com

EVERGREEN SAFETY COUNCIL’s nationally recognized Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator (PEVO) training program teaches operators how to perform their work safely and effectively. The Council’s safety experts have been successfully training pilot/escort operators for more than two decades. As of 2021, Evergreen also offers the Wind Industry Transportation Professional Advanced Certification (WITPAC). Since its implementation, the wind industry has seen a reduction in the number of injuries, fatalities, and damage to vehicles and wind turbine components. Both the PEVO and WITPAC programs are offered online. The Council also offers safety training for flaggers, traffic control supervisors, forklift operators and drivers of fleet vehicles. esc.org

FAYMONVILLE manufactures trailers for heavy-duty haulage and oversized cargo transportation. With its outstanding experience in business, Faymonville provides customers with optimal solutions and systems for any transport need outside the usual norms. The full product range encloses telescopic and steerable trailers, double drop trailers, dual lane trailers and modular trailers. faymonville.com

FONTAINE SPECIALIZED, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, has been focused on serving transportation, construction and specialized hauling customers for over 80 years. Fontaine designs and builds extremely dependable lowbed, extendable, hydraulic tail and specialty trailers that provide years of reliable service for customers. Fontaine is also the largest platform trailer brand in the world encompassing a complete line of aluminium, steel and composite trailers for the flatbed, drop deck and heavy-haul markets. fontainespecialized.com

FT&L SPECIALIZED is an oversize and overweight transportation company founded in 2013. The company moves loads that exceed standard height, width, length or weight limits and manages projects from planning through final delivery. Its services include route planning, permitting, pilot car coordination and transport using its own equipment and drivers. FT&L’s team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in heavy haul and specialized transport. The company works with contractors, manufacturers and logistics firms to move large and complex loads safely and efficiently. ftlspecialized.com

GALLAGHER CRANE TEAM has been delivering insurance and risk management solutions to the crane, rigging and heavy haul industry for over 30 years, from coast to coast. That’s how they know that this industry involves high levels of unique risks that requires an insurance solution that is as highly focused, customized and equally unique. ajg.com/crane-rigging-insurance

GIRAFFEG4 SYSTEM has developed a new low-clearance alert system for heavy duty trucks, heavy haulers and 9-12-foot fleets. Its U.S. patented technology can pre-survey the exact GPS location and height of potential low clearance hazards that don’t have height signs. The systems can measure hazards accurately from 8 feet to over 20 feet. When that info is downloaded into the GiraffeG4 database, drivers will receive an audible alarm and map displaying the low clearance hazard’s height, 100 yards to 1 mile, before their vehicle hits the hazard. giraffeg4.com

GOLDHOFER is one of the leading global manufacturers of transport equipment in the field of general and heavy-duty road haulage and oversized cargo transportation. The product range with payloads from 30 to more than 15,000 tons, includes trailers, semitrailers, modular heavy-duty systems, self-propelled trailers as well as transport solutions for wind power plants. goldhofer.com

GREENFIELD PRODUCTS is a leading manufacturer of specialized solutions for the crane rental and construction industries. Products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house and are supported by a nationwide network. Greenfield’s line of Smart Crane Mats have become a strong presence on jobsites around the country due to their reliability and durability. They also boast the patented Skycrane, a unique cantilever lifting beam that can access the hardest to reach areas of a building. greenfieldpi.com

HALE TRAILER operates as one of North America’s largest retail suppliers of commercial and specialized trailers through the sale, rental and servicing of new and used equipment. Hale Trailer’s inventory features a full range of products for sale at each of its 15 locations as well as its own extensive rental fleet consisting of vans, flats, steps, telescopic deck trailers, lowboys, multi-axle trailers, blade trailers, schnables, hydraulic suspensions, steerable equipment and more. haletrailer.com

Since 1947, HBC-RADIOMATIC has led the market in the development and production of radio remote control systems for industrial, construction and mobile hydraulic applications across the globe. Through the company’s quality standards, ground-breaking innovations and dedication to its customers, HBC-radiomatic continues to set the benchmark for cutting-edge, robust wireless controls. hbc-usa.com

HILL COLLEGE’S TRUCK DRIVING ACADEMY features North America’s only college-based higher education program for the specialized transportation industry. This practical, hands-on job training focuses on the technical mastery required for safely moving oversize/overweight loads. With training for the entire transport team, the program produces skilled operators and support personnel such as the heavy haul driver, pilot/escorts, steermen and route surveyors. This comprehensive approach ensures personnel meet industry and FMCSA technical standards. hillcollege.edu

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS specializes in cranes, heavy rigging and heavy transport, offering dedicated crane, rigging and heavy transport auctions throughout the year. The team conducts weekly live and online auctions serving a wide range of industries including crane & rigging, heavy equipment, trucking, agricultural, mining, manufacturing, electrical utility, banking, finance and asset disposal management. Jeff Martin Auctioneers also offers certified appraisals, and financing through JMA Capital. jeffmartinauctioneers.com

KALYN SIEBERT is a global manufacturer of world-class heavy-duty trailers. Every product is designed and handmade by a team of experienced engineers and craftsman ensuring high performance construction and return on investment. Kalyn Siebert provides customers in the transportation, construction, towing and oil/gas segments with flexible solutions to maximize capacity and handle challenging on and offroad conditions. Kalyn Siebert has a commitment to quality manufacturing methodologies including ISO-certification, value analysis and lean methodologies. kalynsiebert.com

KHL GROUP AMERICAS is a diversified media company and the leading supplier of international construction and power information, including American Cranes & Transport and International Cranes and Specialized Transport, the official magazines of the SC&RA. The KHL crane team also produces the daily Crane & Transport Briefing, which delivers expert analysis on the most relevant and crucial topics in the global crane and transport industry, providing a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, tools and tips for adapting to change, as well as the weekly World Crane Week newsletter with a global distribution of over 20,000 recipients. craneandtransportbriefing.com

KITCHEN’S CRANE & EQUIPMENT is a leading source for cranes, SPMTs, strand jacks, sliding systems, hydraulic gantries, platform trailers, rigger’s lifts, mobile gantries, rigging equipment and supplies in the heavy lift and transport marketplace. For 18 years, the company has offered quality, used engineered equipment for sale and rental worldwide. Kitchen’s Crane also provides asset disposition, equipment consignment and auction services in North America. kitchensequipment.com

LANDOLL COMPANY (the original traveling axle inventor) designs, manufactures and markets heavy equipment transport trailers and a precision telehandler (operable with remote). This vertically integrated and diversified Kansas company additionally produces agricultural, OEM, government and specialized narrow and very narrow aisle forklifts. To check out the Landoll full line of traveling axles, traveling tails, detachable trailers, material telehandler and other specialty products. landoll.com

MID-GA ELECTRICAL SERVICES provides bucket truck and escorting services for oversize loads and super loads originating in the Southeast and transporting them across the country. The experienced team offers safe and timely transport services, from the planning stages to successful delivery of the load. Constant communications are maintained at the overall level between companies, as well as at the operational level among all vehicles involved. Mid-GA Electrical Services is prepared to provide bucket truck services for all oversize load escorting needs. midgael.com

MYTEE PRODUCTS is a supplier of trucking equipment and supplies for the transport and hauling industry. The company offers items such as flatbed truck tarps, cargo control gear, straps, chains, and other parts used to secure and protect loads on the road. Mytee’s products are used by truck drivers and fleets to help meet cargo securement and transport needs. The company stocks a range of hardware and accessories commonly needed in flatbed and heavy transport operations. myteeproducts.com

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, a member of Great American Insurance Group, is a leading provider of specialty insurance with a focus on crane, rigging and specialized carriers. As an SC&RA endorsed market partner, National Interstate offers membership a range of products including guaranteed cost and deductible programs, as well as innovative alternative risk transfer options, such as Titan Specialized and Boomerang. National Interstate and its insurance subsidiaries are rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. natl.com

NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY is a North American manufacturer of custom semi-trailers, boom dollies and boom launch trailers. The company’s trailers and dollies are built to order which allows them to offer solutions to specific needs. Nelson uses the latest technologies combined with proven designs to provide not only the most efficient and user-friendly trailers and boom dollies on the market but the most durable as well. nelsontrailers.com

NOVA USA WOOD PRODUCTS is a direct importer of premium quality tropical hardwood products with distribution throughout North America. Products include decking, siding, rainscreen siding, trailer decking, rough lumber and industrial products. novausawood.com

For 25 years, PINNACLE TRAILER SALES has provided heavy-haul solutions with a diverse range of multi-axle trailers for crane, rigging and transport projects. . Their inventory includes multi-axle RGN & extendable, hydraulic & mechanical RGN, double drops, sliding axles, flatbeds and extendable drop decks. pinnacletrailers.com

PROMILES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT has more than 30 years of experience writing, developing and managing licensing, permitting, fuel tax reporting and truck routing software for the trucking industry and state jurisdictions. PSDC’s Truck Routing Software is used by thousands of truck drivers and trucking companies. New products include Permit Manager, Quote Manager, Route Survey App, OS/OW Driver App. PSDC’s Routing Software is used to automate fuel taxes for more than 100,000 trucks. promiles.com

RIDEWELL SUSPENSIONS engineers and manufactures custom suspension systems for the specialized transportation industry. Ridewell also supplies drum and disc brake axles as well as air control systems. The company has served the transportation industry worldwide since 1967 and holds many patents for exclusive features that provide for low maintenance and superior ride quality. ridewellcorp.com

STERLING SITE ACCESS SOLUTIONS is a leading provider of site access services and products for general construction and renewable energy construction and delivery projects. As a site access contractor, Sterling delivers innovative matting products, combined with expert consultation and an array of turnkey services. Sterling provides matting and hardwood products of all sizes and specifications. SterlingSolutions.com

SUPERIOR TRAILER SALES is a semi-trailer dealer with multiple locations across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The company sells new and used trailers from a range of manufacturers, including flatbeds, heavy-haul, dry vans, and refrigerated units. In addition to trailer sales, it provides parts, service, and financing support through its network. Founded in Dallas in 1983, Superior Trailer Sales has grown into one of the larger independent trailer dealers in the U.S. stsco.com

TRAIL-EZE TRAILERS builds a variety of standard and specialized equipment trailers to help with all transportation needs, which is a result of 60-plus years of experience. Trail-Eze is a custom trailer manufacturer with a complete line of rear- loading hydraulic tail and slide axle trailers, front-loading folding goose neck and hydraulic detach trailers and high-capacity multi-axle trailers. traileze.com

TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, North America’s largest specialized trailer manufacturer, has been a supporting member of the SC&RA for over 40 years. Trail King engineers and manufactures dual-lane transport systems, hydraulic Schnable neck, blade hauling and custom multi-axle trailers for the wind energy industry and specialized hauling markets. trailking.com

TRANSMASTER TRAILERS/MASTER SOLUTIONS designs innovative, specialized heavy haul equipment to satisfy a client’s specific needs. TransMaster engineering and manufacturing teams are based in Carlisle, PA where the production of various types of customized trailers are manufactured. TransMaster offers but is not limited to various types of trailers that include multi-axle steering dollies, fixed and expanding perimeter frames, stretches, steerable trailers, jeeps, step-decks, detachable gooseneck lowboys, suspension beam systems and crane dollies. transmastertrailers.com

TRANSPORT PRODUCTS AND SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC. (TPSE INC.) is a certified woman-owned small business, offering products, service, maintenance and technical assistance throughout North America. Featuring products from Scheuerle, Kamag, Boat Lift and Mouvers, TPSE offers SPMTs, industrial transporters, hydraulic trailers, material movers, gantries and amphibious trailers as well as spare parts and accessories. tpseinc.com

TRUCKBASE is a software company that builds trucking management tools for small to mid-sized carriers. Its system helps carriers organize dispatching, load tracking, driver settlements, invoicing, and other back-office tasks in one place. Truckbase connects with electronic logging devices (ELDs) and accounting systems so fleets can see load status, manage paperwork, and communicate with drivers more easily. The platform is cloud-based and designed to make daily operations more efficient for carriers with growing fleets. truckbase.com

US CARGO CONTROL goes above and beyond to ensure customers receive the high-quality equipment they need and the exceptional service they deserve. With teams of product consultants, fast shipping and in-house custom product capabilities, the company delivers reliable solutions tailored to every job. uscargocontrol.com

UNITED RENTALS MATTING SOLUTIONS is North America’s largest provider of engineered ground stabilization and access solutions for crane, rigging and heavy haul operations. With over 50 years of experience, the team delivers ready-to-ship hardwood and composite mats, crane pads, temporary and permanent access roads, and full turnkey site preparation to support safe, stable lifts on any terrain. unitedrentals.com

USI INSURANCE SERVICES is a national U.S. insurance broker with a heavy equipment practice group headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. The company’s team of heavy equipment insurance specialists has knowledge of the crane and rigging, millwrighting, concrete pumping and specialized heavy haul industries. USI knows the complexities of industry-specific benchmarking, contract language, manuscript coverage forms, risk management, claims advocacy and more. USI.com

WCS PERMITS & PILOT CARS offers oversize/overweight and trip and fuel permits, along with route surveys, pilot car dispatching and OS/OW truck safety equipment like signage, lights and flags designed to keep operations running smoothly. With the online Permit Portal, users can access permits and order information 24/7 from the convenience of any device. The Permit Portal & Pilot Portal Apps enhance communication by sending instant text notifications as soon as permits are approved or pilots dispatched – all while automatically linking required attachments for added convenience. WCSPermits.com

WEST CHESTER PERMIT is a dedicated business partner that provides fast and accurate oversize, overweight, superload and trip and fuel permits throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company’s online permitting system, Atlas, contains hundreds of thousands of rules and regulations, ensuring that permit applications are submitted with the best chance of approval the first time. The permit system also provides live updates on states experiencing turnaround delays, accurate permit estimates, escort requirements, holiday closings, order status updates and the ability to print permits online 24/7. wcpermit.com

WIZE LOAD is a specialized freight platform built exclusively for open deck and over-dimensional transportation. Through its core tools, Wize Broker, Wize Carrier and Wize Driver, the platform connects brokers, carriers and drivers on an industry-specific load board designed to eliminate dry van noise. Wize Load streamlines load matching, improves visibility and helps brokers secure the right capacity while giving carriers and drivers access to freight built for their equipment. wizeload.com

DETAILS

2026 SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium

DATES: February 24-26, 2026

HOTEL: Sheraton Birmingham Hotel 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard, North Birmingham, AL 35203

AIRPORT: The closest airport near Sheraton Birmingham Hotel is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), located approximately 5.4 miles from the hotel.

RENTAL CARS: The SC&RA group rates are available through Enterprise. Please use this link, or when calling 1-800-rent-a-car use code XZ16C35 and pin SPE to receive the best car rental rates available.

PARKING INFORMATION: Parking options at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel include overnight self-parking for $29, with the option to valet overnight for $40.

WEATHER: The average high temperature in Birmingham during February is 59˚F and the average low is 38˚F.

MORE INFORMATION: scranet.org/sts2026