Your guide to the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium

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The specialized transportation and OS/OW industry is constantly evolving as regulations across the country change, new technologies are unveiled and project demand ebbs and flows. With the many moving parts of this side of the industry, the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium serves as the perfect assembly point for experts and end-users alike to come together and talk transport.

This year’s STS Exhibit Center will feature 45 booths. Below is our Show Guide, featuring information about each exhibitor. In most cases, the copy was provided by the company.

*NEW* AIR-WEIGH innovative on-board electronic weighing solutions are known for accuracy and toughness. Featuring a comprehensive product line of scales, we provide solutions for both trucks and trailers with mechanical or air suspensions. With expertise in advanced on-board scale communications, the company offers a complete vehicle weighing system that will help reduce costs, improve efficiency and maximize profitability. air-weigh.com

ALLIED INSURANCE BROKERS (Gallagher’s Crane Team) has been delivering insurance and risk management solutions to the crane, rigging and heavy haul industry for nearly 40 years, from coast to coast. Our crane team understands this industry involves high levels of unique risks that require an insurance solution that is just as highly focused, customized and equally unique. Allied takes a hands-on, risk-engineered approach to build a comprehensive and focused solution for specific risk needs. alliedinsbrokers.com

NEW ALPHA HD TRAILERS is headquartered in Oelwein, IA. Alpha HD takes pride in designing and manufacturing 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. alphahdtrailers.com

The ASPEN product portfolio ranges from 25-ton tandem trailers to 300-ton multi-axle transporters. Aspen’s trailers are reliable, safe to operate and work together in a multitude of useful configurations. aspentrailer.com

AXYS PERMITS AND PILOT CARS is the one-stop permitting service, where customers can obtain all U.S. and Canadian oversize/overweight permits, temporary trip/fuel permits, as well as permanent licensing and pilot cars. We are the hidden gem, known for providing fast, accurate and affordable permits for all continental States and Canada. axyspermits.com

COAST 2 COAST TRUCKING PERMITS does all the heavy lifting when it comes to securing trucking permits across the U.S. and Canada. The company determines what permit or permits customers need to ship over dimensional freight in each state jurisdiction and prepare and submit the paperwork for those trucking permits. Coast 2 Coast can prevent customers from having to deal with the time loss and headache involved in researching and securing their own wide load or super load permits. coast2coasttruckingpermits.com

COMDATA is one of the largest providers of oversize/overweight, super load, trip, fuel, city, county permits and pilot cars throughout the United States and Canada. Comdata’s permit platform makes ordering a permit simple and fast. Other regulatory solutions include oversize/ overweight manuals, IFTA, IRP, 2290 and UCR. Comdata is a FLEETCOR company, is a leader in commercial payment solutions, driving actionable insights from spending data, building enhanced controls to protect clients’ interests and positively impacting day-to-day operations for fleet owners and managers and drivers in the trucking industry. comdatapermits.com

CUMMINS-MERITOR is a segment of Cummins Inc. providing a range of industry-leading components, including axles, brakes, suspensions, drivelines and aftermarket parts, for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets. meritor.com

DORAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL has the largest fleet of Versa-Lift forklifts in the world, along with forklift capabilities up to 120,000 pounds. Doral rents Versa-Lift forklifts, Rigger-Lift, Landoll PT40 and Hilman Traksporter products. All of these leading brands are built for power and versatility, perfect for rigging projects, the company said. A large fleet of equipment means more available units than competitors. In-house transportation ensures timely delivery across all North America (U.S. and Canada) and the most competitive pricing available. doralequipmentrental.com

ENGINEERED RIGGING is a specialized group primarily offering heavy lifting equipment rentals and a project team of engineering experts. ER engineers provide solutions to complex rigging, lifting and transportation projects while their equipment fleet can be rented to support heavy lift challenges where a crane is not always feasible. As an Enerpac distributor and service center, Engineered Rigging’s fleet consists of hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, slide systems, jack up systems, sling-adjusters, heavy towable carts, cube jacks, SPMTs, hydraulic pumps, platform trailers, cylinders, driven skates and more. EngineeredRigging.com

For the past thirty years, ETNYRE has been dedicated to the construction of the Blackhawk series, a line of world class lowboy trailers. These hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailers boast capacities ranging from 35 tons to 145 tons, offering a variety of custom configurations to meet diverse requirements. Etnyre takes great pride in its commitment to crafting tailor-made trailers that address the unique needs of its clientele. Etnyre’s product range includes a series of lightweight trailers featuring the 245/70R 17.5-inch Michelin tire, strategically utilized in both multiple axle trailers and extendable deck trailers. The company further specializes in the creation of folding tail trailers, mechanical detachable trailers, and fixed neck trailers. etnyre.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 pilot car curriculum is approved for the Washington and Colorado state certifications, which are widely accepted. The Council’s pilot car safety experts have been successfully training pilot/escort operators for more than two decades. They have put considerable thought into the organization and design of this course utilizing curriculum development professionals and transportation experts to ensure that the program is effective in helping students learn and apply safe practices on the job. This newly updated interactive training course is delivered in a live online course, or in a traditional classroom setting. The Council also offers safety training for Flaggers, Traffic Control Supervisors, Forklift Operators, and Wind Industry Transportation Professionals. esc.org

FAYMONVILLE manufactures trailers for heavy-duty haulage and oversized cargo transportation. With more than 50 years 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. The excellent manufacturing quality of the products are secured by high-tech production processes, the company said. 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 aluminum, steel, and composite trailers for the flatbed, drop deck and heavy-haul markets. Fontaine continually invests in R&D, product design and durability testing. fontainespecialized.com

GOLDHOFER AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT 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 meets an extremely wide variety of needs in almost every transport situation, the company said. 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. Representing the majority of leading U.S. manufacturers, Hale Trailer’s inventory features a full range of products for sale at each of its 16 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. Worldwide demand for HBC-radiomatic systems has led to an international network of subsidiaries and partners serving more than 60 countries. hbc-usa.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

KG INDUSTRIES niche for over 40 years has been designing and manufacturing specialty heavy-duty axles; self-steer, force-steer, on-highway and off-highway axles. The company believes remarkable engineering is a collaborative effort between creative and technical thinking. The company helps specialty trailer and mobile equipment manufacturers do more through innovative solutions to perform better and lead in their markets. KGI offers customizable and configurable axle solutions to work with various suspensions, brake types and sizes, and single and dual wheels through a range of capacities with a variety of options. kgi.ca

KHL GROUP AMERICAS is a diversified media company and the leading supplier of international construction and power information around the world. Using its market-leading magazine brands, KHL has expanded into digital magazines, daily newsletter services for the global construction and power industries, e-newsletters, directories, podcasts, social media, book publishing, direct mail, list rental, exhibitions, conferences and contract publishing. KHL publishes American Cranes & Transport and International Cranes and Specialized Transport, the official magazines of the SC&RA. www.cranebriefing.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 visit landoll.com

MARMON-HERRINGTON assembles Sisu axles at its Louisville, KY location and offers the industry’s only rapid response program which ensures that key Sisu products are available in 30 days or less. Sisu axles offer an industry leading 600,000 pounds, GCW and an up to 65 mph return home speed rating. marmon-herrington.com

MID GA ELECTRICAL SERVICES provides bucket truck and high-pole truck 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. Whether the move is across town or across the country, Mid GA Electrical Services is prepared to provide bucket truck services for all oversize load escorting needs. midgael.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

NBIS (NationsBuilders Insurance Services) is a premier insurance provider to the crane, rigging and specialized transport industries, serving SC&RA members as an endorsed property and casualty insurance provider for over 25 years with insurance coverage and innovative risk management solutions. The NBIS team provides members with customized insurance products to protect businesses as well as contract management, preventative risk analysis and planning. NBIS provides coverage from a variety of A+ (Superior) rated carriers by A.M. Best Company and licensed in all 50 states. NBIS is a DUAL North America company, visit nbis.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. They provide products for the crane, rigging, construction, heavy haul, over size and aerospace markets. nelsontrailers.com

PACCAR WINCH engineers and manufactures industry-leading winch, hoist and drive systems under the BRADEN, CARCO and Gearmatic brand names. PACCAR 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. paccarwinch.com

PINNACLE TRAILER SALES has helped customers from multiple industries get the right trailer for the right haul, right now. The company’s selection of multi-axle trailers enables those with heavy haul, crane and rigging projects to maximize profits and secure more loads. Pinnacle Trailer Sales works with clients who handle heavy haul products such as turbines, cranes, transformers, modular components, equipment and excavators. pinnacletrailers.com

PRESSURE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL (P.S.I.) is a global leader in onboard tire management systems for commercial vehicles. P.S.I.’s portfolio includes automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) for commercial trailers, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and related TPMS telematics products. Customers can combine P.S.I.’s ATIS with TireView TPMS and TireView LIVE data analytics for proactive tire management. psitireinflation.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. PSDC’s Fuel Tax Reporting Software is used to file more IFTA reports than any other software company in the industry, and 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

SUPERIOR TRAILER SALES is proud to be a comprehensive semi-trailer dealer providing flatbeds, heavy haul, dry van and refrigerated trailers. The company’s team of industry experts sells and services Alpha HD, Doonan, Dorsey, East, Fontaine Heavy Haul, Fontaine Trailer, Kaylyn Siebert, XL Specialized, Viking and more. With 19 locations and 100 plus mobile service trucks, Superior services the oil & gas, heavy construction, crane & rigging and heavy equipment transportation industries. STSCO.com

TALBERT MANUFACTURING manufactures a variety of heavy haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment. Located in Indiana, Talbert has been serving the transportation industry since 1938. Talbert products include utility and tag-a-long trailers, tilt deck trailers, hydraulic slide axle/hydraulic tail trailers, low bed heavy haul trailers, extendable trailers (flats, step decks, lowbeds, hydraulic necks), spread axle trailers (East and West coast styles) and multi-axle configurations. talbertmfg.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. Trail King strives to lead the way in the trailer industry, delivering the best trailers in the world for its customers’ success. trailking.com

TRAIL-EZE TRAILERS builds a variety of standard and specialized equipment trailers to help with all transportation needs, which is a result of 50 years of experience designing and producing the best the industry has to offer, the company said. traileze.com

TRANSMASTER TRAILERS/MASTER SOLUTIONS is dedicated to the design of innovative specialized hauling solutions to satisfy a customer’s specific needs. TransMaster’s engineering and manufacturing team is based in Carlisle, PA and specialize in manufacturing various types of premium custom trailers. TransMaster offers specialized multi-axle steering dollies, perimeter frames, stretches, steerable trailers, jeeps, heavy-duty step-decks, detachable gooseneck lowboys, wind energy trailers, beam systems and crane dollies. transmastertrailers.com

TRANSPORT PRODUCTS AND SERVICE ENTERPRISES (TPSE INC.) is a certified woman-owned small business, offering products, parts and accessories, service, maintenance and technical assistance to the specialized transportation, aerospace, power generation, ship building, construction and millwright industries, among others. Featuring products from the TII Group including Scheuerle and KAMAG, TPSE is the source for SPMTs, Shipyard Transporters, Hydraulic Road Trailers and more. tpseinc.com

Providers of over 17,000 high-quality cargo control and rigging/lifting products, US CARGO CONTROL goes above and beyond to ensure customers get the high-quality equipment they need and the exceptional service they deserve. With teams of dedicated product consultants, fast shipping and in-house custom product capabilities, US Cargo Control is a trusted single-source provider. uscargocontrol.com

USI INSURANCE SERVICES is a national U.S. insurance broker with a heavy equipment practice group headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. The USI Heavy Equipment Division is generalist-free. The company’s veteran 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 provides OS/OW and trip and fuel permits, and pilot car dispatching in North America, as well as the latest tools drivers and dispatchers need. WCS’ online Permit Portal allows customers to access permits and order info 24/7. The Permit Portal & Pilot Portal Apps send instant text message notifications once permits and pilots are approved or dispatched, and the permit app automatically links any necessary attachments with permits. The Oversize Load Assistant, developed and maintained by WCS, is a subscriber-based permit manual which includes state and province oversize/overweight regulations as well as an OS/OW fee calculator. WCSPermits.com

WEST CHESTER PERMIT procures fast and accurate oversize, overweight, superload, trip and fuel permits throughout the U.S. and Canada. West Chester Permit’s online permitting system, Atlas, provides estimates, escort requirements, online ordering, status updates and the ability to print permits online 24/7. Thousands of state rules and regulations are coded into the system to ensure applications are accurate. wcpermit.com

XL SPECIALIZED TRAILERS is a subsidiary of Bull Moose Industries and is a leading manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers for the construction, commercial, agricultural, wind energy, oil and gas and custom-style trailer markets. Founded in 1995, XL’s rapid growth is perpetuated by an emphasis on superior designs, materials and workmanship. XL’s trailers are built to last and designed for individual customers. XL offers hauling solutions to fit any application. xlspecializedtrailer.com

YAK MAT is the largest supplier of access mats in North America. With mat yards strategically located across the country, YAK MAT offers a variety of ready-to-ship mats used to create temporary roads and crossings for any construction project, in any industry. With more than 50 years of experience, YAK MAT specializes in total access solutions for any terrain. yakmat.com

ZFREIGHT SOLUTIONS will be exhibiting their latest software offering. ZFreight is the first fully integrated freight management system for LTL and oversized freight. It is an online, one-stop-shop for freight management with instant, guaranteed quotes, carrier matches and tracking from booking to delivery. Customers enter their load’s info, and ZFreight provides all-in-one rates based on market analytics, matches with multiple trailer types and carriers and the ability to make instant direct offers and run tenders. zfreight.net