Heavy Haul
World Class Transportation Services
Deep South prides itself as having one of the most advanced heavy haul fleets available.
From route planning to permitting to coordinating subcontractors and governmental agencies, our knowledgeable crews ensure loads are in compliance with all state and federal highway regulations. We’ve utilized hydraulic transport trailers since 1981, and with more than 400 lines of specialized transporters, we can provide a solution for any of your heavy transport needs.
Our fleet of specialized transporters includes self-propelled, towed arrangements, and specialized multi-axle over-the-road combinations by Scheuerle, Cometto, Nicolas, and Goldhofer.
In addition to self-propelled transporters, Deep South has specialized lowboys, stretch trailers, flat trailers, squat beams and stands, bolsters, marine securing services, and ballasting capabilities.
Additional Methods
When conventional methods are not sufficient, the Deep South team can custom-design and fabricate a solution for your project. Deep South has a number of methods to overcome any known obstacles in order to reduce the height or width of a load, strengthen the transport area, and decrease the ground bearing pressure, such as:
- Jack and Slide Systems
- Split-trailer SPMT Configurations
- Custom-designed Saddles
- Low-profile, inverted saddle systems
- Temporary Bridge Systems & Steel Matting
- Rocking Bolsters & Transport Beams
Deep South has a large fleet of equipment to allow the movement of vessels to wherever they need to be set, including VersaCranes™ to 3,000T, crawler cranes to 1,760T, truck cranes to 1,320T, and rigging hardware/specialty devices up to 1,600T. Deep South also has self-propelled modular transporters, over-the-road/dual-lane transport systems, towed hydraulic modular transporters, temporary bridge systems, levee crossing systems, lift towers, strand jacks, hydraulic gantries, hydraulic skid and hydraulic jacking systems, and marine and rail securement systems.
From our experienced engineers and project managers to our skilled craftsmen, riggers, and crane operators, Deep South's diligent pursuit of safety and innovation has provided our clients a path to on-time and successful projects. We can create lift plans or PE-stamped drawings and custom solutions as needed. Leaning on this expertise, coupled with a broad array of equipment, helps us to provide the absolute best in safety, service, and solutions. Whatever the project, the team at Deep South is ready to meet your challenge.
Projects
Southeast Petrochemical Turnaround
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Southeast Petrochemical Turnaround
Supplying all cranes in two units during a petrochemical turnaround in the Southeast, Deep South supported the change out of old components and reinstallation of new components with 19 cranes working throughout the project.
Precarious Conditions on the Dock
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Precarious Conditions on the Dock
Rail-traveling ship loaders are a familiar sight on the Gulf Coast (and around the world)—and they are essential to the efficient loading of bulk materials. Disruption to the operation of these massive machines directly affects productivity and the bottom line, as represented by one company's experience when wind from a severe storm knocked the machine off its rails, leaving it dangerously close to the edge of the dock.
Reconfigured for a Higher Load
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Reconfigured for a Higher Load
During a planned outage, a petrochemical facility in Texas needed to replace a large tower head—measuring 54' L x 30' W x 30' H and weighing 280,000 pounds. Deep South Crane & Rigging selected a strategic setup location for its 2,500-ton VersaCrane TC-36000 to accommodate both the head lift and additional turnaround work. The lift was initially planned at 350,000 pounds, accounting for tray installation.