Flatbed freight in the U.S. is about getting big, ugly, heavy stuff from Point A to Point B without drama. Written for American carriers and brokers who live in that world every day.
The sweet spot: flatbeds + machinery movers
When a 20,000‑lb CNC, press, or tank has to move, it is not going in a box trailer—it is going on your deck. That’s where this list of riggers, machinery movers, and logistics partners comes in: it is a ready-made roster of people who touch heavy freight all year long.
These are exactly the folks who need flatbeds, step‑decks, RGNs, and lowboys to get the job done. If you run open‑deck equipment and want more steady, higher-paying project freight, this is your lane.
Who this helps (in plain English)
This network is built for people who actually move things, not just talk about it.
Machine shops and manufacturers
Job shops, CNC shops, metal fab, plastics, printing, packaging—anyone adding, removing, or rearranging big equipment on the floor.Auction buyers and dealers
You win a press in LA or pick up a used CNC in the Valley; now you need a rigger to load it and a truck to haul it. This list covers both sides.Flatbed carriers and brokers
If you are trying to build a book of machinery and industrial freight instead of chasing random lumber and steel, these are the relationships that matter.Project managers and GCs
Construction, TI work, or plant build‑outs that involve big gear—cranes, HVAC units, process equipment, tanks.
In short: if your world is big iron, concrete, and capital equipment, this post is written for you.
The players: riggers and machinery movers
Think of these companies as your on‑site partners—the ones rolling skates, flagging cranes, and telling you where to park.
Two Guys Rigging, Shipping & Recycling – Robert Garcia: (310) 466‑0160
Great fit when a plant change means new machines coming in and old equipment going out for scrap, which can turn into multiple loads for your flatbeds.Inland Rigging – Tom & Christy: (951) 901‑5082 / Dennis: (951) 581‑2185
Inland Empire rigging outfit that does everything from single-machine moves to full plant relocations—prime territory for step‑decks and RGNs.Beltran Machinery Moving – Robert Beltran: (626) 945‑6018
Strong in the San Gabriel Valley; if you know LA streets and can get in and out of tight docks, this is your kind of work.M & M Machinery Moving – Mike Ortega: (213) 494‑7581
Deep in LA proper, where timing, tight access, and good communication make or break the day for both the rigger and the driver.Eagle Machinery Movers – (818) 362‑5136
Covers the valley and north LA, with plenty of heavy industrial freight that naturally lands on open‑deck trailers.Champion Machinery Movers – Robert: (818) 471‑7345 / (818) 701‑5213
Good contact for multi‑day, multi‑truck projects—perfect if you want to book your equipment for a week at a time instead of day‑to‑day.Red Line Machinery Movers – Rigo: (562) 244‑0255 / (323) 888‑8772
Southeast LA and older industrial areas where low wires, narrow streets, and heavy machines are a normal Tuesday.Aris Machinery Movers – Aristeo: (310) 256‑9344
South Bay, coastal, and port‑adjacent work, where you see a lot of tanks, process equipment, and heavy gear that belongs on lowboys and step‑decks.Santa Fe Machinery Movers – Carlos Sanchez: (562) 927‑0020
Strong in dense industrial pockets where your ability to set up fast and roll out on time helps everyone stay on schedule.Gomez Machinery Movers – Marco Gomez: (310) 650‑2566
Mix of smaller machines and heavier centerpieces—ideal for flexible carriers that do both local and regional machinery moves.
These are exactly the kinds of companies that need dependable decks and drivers who know how to handle odd-shaped, top-heavy freight.
The specialists that make your job easier
It is not just about steel on wood. These folks help make sure what you haul actually arrives in one piece.
Agile CNC Repair & Prep – Angel Diaz: (805) 402‑6125
Locks down CNCs and similar machines—axes, fluids, electronics—so they are safe to move and less likely to turn into an insurance headache.Elite Riggers – Mark Grzybowski: (951) 519‑9672
Precision rigging for tough lifts, tight spaces, and awkward center‑of‑gravity jobs where you want pros on the ground before you pull under the hook.CMM Products – Amanda Webber: (714) 545‑4568
Metrology and CMM gear support; perfect when the freight is high-dollar and sensitive, and the shipper expects more than “just throw a few straps on it.”Digital Service Co. – Peter Spataro: (714) 321‑0170
Digital presses and electronics-heavy machinery that need smart tarping, good securement, and smooth air‑ride.Chapman Logistics Solutions – Taylor Chapman: (205) 862‑6781
A logistics brain in the mix—coordinating time slots, locations, and truck types so the job feels like a plan, not a circus.
Freight and brokerage partners that feed your deck
When local riggers need to send equipment across the country, they lean on logistics partners.
Action Transportation – Josh Schmidt: (541) 494‑0682 – www.shipaction.net
U.S., Mexico, and Canada coverage with flatbed, van, and over‑dimensional options; good contact when a local LA move turns into a long‑haul project.JCH Services – Alex Sandoval: (832) 650‑6099 – www.jchiservices.com
Experienced in oversize/overweight and tough lanes—the kind of freight where a good step‑deck or RGN can really shine.
Deliver on these loads and you are not just another MC number—you are “our machinery guy.”
What’s in it for American flatbed carriers
Here is where you speak directly to U.S. open‑deck carriers and owner‑operators.
Project freight instead of random freight
Plant moves, installs, and change‑outs are planned events. If you are part of the plan, you get more predictable, better-paying work.Oversize, overweight, and better rates
Permits, escorts, and route planning add hassle, but they also bring higher revenue per mile for carriers who know what they are doing.Less deadhead, more paid miles
Old machine out, new machine in—same customer, same project. Play it right and both directions are covered.A clear niche: “we haul machinery”
In a market full of “we haul anything,” saying “we specialize in machinery and project freight” helps you stand out and justify better rates.Perfect match for open‑deck gear
Cranes, forklifts, side loading, top loading—machinery moves were built for flatbeds, not swing doors.
How to turn this list into real American freight
Pick the riggers that line up with your main lanes and call them like you would any good customer: short intro, what you run, where you run, and how you can help.
Start with local and short‑haul moves to prove you are reliable; then ask for the bigger multi‑day and multi‑state projects.
Show up early, follow safety rules, snap securement photos, and send clean paperwork fast—this is the stuff that keeps your name at the top of their list.
If you run flatbed, step‑deck, or RGN and want to get deeper into machinery and project freight in the U.S., this contact list is not just “nice to have.” It is a shot at building the kind of steady, higher-paying niche most carriers say they want but never actually chase.
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