IZ Freight - Los Angeles Open Deck and Heavy Haul Logistics
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IZ Freight - Los Angeles Open Deck and Heavy Haul Logistics
Excavator on an RGN trailer under a freeway overpass

Construction Freight Serving Los Angeles

Equipment, steel and project freight to Los Angeles jobsites, freeways, transit lines and the port.

Civil and infrastructurePort and maritimeCranes and heavy equipmentProject freight
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Four Kinds of Construction Freight

Pick yours.

Excavator loaded on a flatbed
Civil and infrastructureFreeways, bridges, transit and utility work.See what ships →
Aerial view of the Port of Long Beach terminals, piers and harbor
Port and maritimePiers, wharves and terminals at the San Pedro Bay ports.See what ships →
Yellow crane boom on a multi axle oversize trailer
Cranes and heavy equipmentBooms, counterweights and machines to the jobsite.See what ships →
Two orange mobile cranes with spreader bars lifting grey pressure vessels onto a multi-axle trailer behind a blue semi tractor
Project freightMany loads, staged in the right order.See how it works →

Building Los Angeles

The kind of public work that keeps Los Angeles construction freight moving.

Arches of the Sixth Street Viaduct in Los Angeles with the downtown skyline at sunset
Sixth Street Viaduct, Los Angeles. Photo: Downtowngal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sixth Street ViaductCity of Los Angeles bridge replacement, opened July 2022.
Metro D Line ExtensionSubway extension under Wilshire Blvd, built in three sections.
Long Beach International GatewayCable-stayed bridge that replaced the Gerald Desmond Bridge, opened 2020.
Port wharf and rail projectsPort of Los Angeles wharf work and the Port of Long Beach Pier B on-dock rail program.

Public projects shown as examples of construction in the region. They are not IZ Freight projects.

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Civil and Infrastructure

Freeways, bridges, Metro work and utilities.

Steel beams and girdersFlatbed or stretch trailer.
Rebar bundlesFlatbed, strapped and tarped.
Pipe and culvertFlatbed or step deck.
Precast concreteBarriers, vaults and panels.
ExcavatorsRGN or step deck.
Dozers and loadersRGN when tall or heavy.
Drill rigsLow well for height.
Cable reels and powerUtility and transit electrical.

Port and Maritime Construction

Piers, wharves and terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Pilings and sheet pileLong steel on flatbeds or stretch trailers.
Marine equipmentWinches, anchors, fenders and barge parts.
Crane rail and port partsHeavy steel for wharf and terminal work.
Port accessSecure port areas require a TWIC card for unescorted access.
Port cranes and ships in the harbor
Port cranes and ships in the harbor
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Cranes and Heavy Equipment

To Los Angeles-area jobsites, permitted and on schedule.

Yellow crane boom on a multi axle oversize trailer
Crane boom on a multi axle oversize trailer
Crane componentsBooms, jibs, counterweights and mats.
RGN and multi-axleHeavy, tall machines ride low.
PermitsCaltrans issues permits for oversize loads on state highways.
Escorts and timingPilot cars and travel windows as permits require.
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Trailers for Construction Freight

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Blue flatbed trailer diagram showing a 45 to 53 foot deck and 60 inch deck height
Blue step deck trailer diagram showing a 38 to 41 foot lower deck, 10 to 12 foot upper deck and 42 inch lower deck height
Blue RGN removable gooseneck trailer diagram showing a 24 to 30 foot well with an 18 to 24 inch well height
Blue Conestoga flatbed trailer diagram showing a 48 to 53 foot deck and 96 to 104 inch interior height under the rolling tarp
Blue hotshot trailer diagram showing a pickup truck towing a 30 to 40 foot gooseneck flatbed with a 36 inch deck height
Blue box truck diagram showing a 12 to 16 foot cargo box with 78 inches of inside height and a 42 inch floor height

Construction Freight We Arrange

Real loads from our carrier network.

Excavator loaded on a flatbed
Excavator on a flatbed
Red pipe sections on a flatbed
Pipe sections on a flatbed
Drill rig on a lowboy behind a red truck
Drill rig on a lowboy
Construction machine on a lowboy trailer
Construction machine on a lowboy
Orange cable reels on a flatbed
Cable reels on a flatbed
Large industrial tank strapped on a flatbed
Industrial tank on a flatbed
Heavy forklift chained on an RGN trailer
Heavy forklift on an RGN
Compact track loader and attachment on a flatbed
Track loader on a flatbed
Steel beams strapped on a flatbed
Steel beams strapped
Heavy tracked drilling equipment loaded on a multi-axle lowboy trailer behind a gray semi
Tracked rig on a multi-axle lowboy
Two orange mobile cranes with spreader bars lifting grey pressure vessels onto a multi-axle trailer behind a blue semi tractor
Two cranes loading a multi-axle
Yellow crane boom on a multi axle oversize trailer
Crane boom, oversize

Project Freight, Step by Step

Many loads, one plan.

1. Load listEvery piece, size and weight.
2. Delivery scheduleStaged in the order the site needs.
3. Trailers and permitsMatched to each piece.
4. Track and confirmUpdates on every load.

Jobsite Delivery Checklist

Have these ready before the truck rolls.

  • Site address and gate or entrance
  • Site contact and phone
  • Delivery window and site hours
  • Who unloads: crane, forklift or excavator
  • Ground conditions and truck access
  • Dimensions and weight of each piece
  • Permits or escorts needed
  • Port access or TWIC needs

Construction Freight FAQ

Equipment, steel, rebar, pipe, precast, crane parts and project freight.

Yes. Freeway, transit, building and utility sites across the Los Angeles area.

Yes. Port and pier jobsites, with drivers who hold a TWIC card when the site requires one.

Yes. Booms, jibs, counterweights and mats on step decks, RGNs and multi-axle trailers.

We arrange permits through carriers, including Caltrans permits for state highways, and escorts when required.

Many loads for one project, scheduled and staged in the order the site needs them.

Yes. Expedited and team options are available when the job cannot wait.

Yes, to every state, including Oregon and Washington.

Have a Los Angeles Jobsite to Supply?

Send the load list, site address and delivery window. We arrange the trucks.

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Public projects named on this page are examples of regional construction and are not IZ Freight projects. Permit and access rules can change, so we confirm details for each load. Stock photos: Downtowngal (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Northwalker (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons. IZ Freight is an independent agency of Armstrong Transport Group, LLC (MC-555609, USDOT 2236080). Transportation is performed by authorized motor carriers.

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