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Industries we serve

Freight looks different in every industry.

The right equipment depends on what you ship. These are the kinds of freight commonly moved on the trailers we arrange — and the equipment that usually fits.

Industries

01

Construction & Building Materials

Job-site deliveries often mean no loading dock, long or heavy materials and tight delivery windows — freight that usually moves on open-deck equipment.

Typical freight

  • Lumber and engineered wood
  • Structural steel and rebar
  • Precast concrete
  • Roofing, drywall and masonry

02

Heavy Equipment

Dealers, rental companies and contractors move machinery between yards, job sites and customers — frequently on low-deck trailers that allow drive-on loading.

Typical freight

  • Excavators and dozers
  • Wheel loaders and backhoes
  • Cranes and aerial lifts
  • Compact equipment

03

Steel & Metals

Coils, plate, beams and pipe are dense and heavy, and require careful securement and weight distribution on open-deck trailers.

Typical freight

  • Steel coils
  • Plate and sheet
  • Beams and structural shapes
  • Pipe and tubing

04

Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturers ship everything from palletized components to fabricated assemblies and production machinery, which can call for anything from a dry van to specialized equipment.

Typical freight

  • Palletized parts and components
  • Industrial machinery
  • Fabricated assemblies
  • Tanks and vessels

05

Agriculture

Farm equipment is tall, wide and seasonal. Implements and tractors often need a lower deck, and larger equipment can require oversize permits.

Typical freight

  • Tractors and combines
  • Implements and attachments
  • Grain handling equipment
  • Irrigation components

06

Energy & Infrastructure

Utility and infrastructure projects move large components, pipe and equipment that frequently exceed standard dimensions.

Typical freight

  • Transformers and electrical equipment
  • Pipe and conduit
  • Generators
  • Large fabricated components

07

Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail

Palletized and boxed goods moving between manufacturers, distribution centers and retailers are the core of dry van freight.

Typical freight

  • Palletized consumer products
  • Retail merchandise
  • Home furnishings and housewares (retail inventory)
  • E-commerce inventory

08

Food & Beverage (Shelf-Stable)

Non-perishable food and beverage products that do not require temperature control ship in clean, dry, enclosed trailers.

Typical freight

  • Canned and packaged foods
  • Bottled beverages
  • Dry ingredients
  • Packaging materials

09

Paper & Packaging

Paper, corrugated and packaging materials must stay dry and are typically palletized for dock loading.

Typical freight

  • Corrugated boxes
  • Paper rolls and reams
  • Printed materials
  • Plastic and film packaging

Don’t see your industry?

If it moves by truckload, tell us about it.

The list above is not exhaustive. What matters most is the freight itself — its dimensions, weight, packaging and how it is loaded. Share those details and we will identify the equipment your shipment needs.

Customer First Brokerage arranges property shipments other than household goods. We do not arrange residential moves.

Ready to move freight?

Tell us about the shipment and we’ll follow up to confirm the details and the equipment.

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