Robot and machinery transport

Moving robots and machinery? Get a quote in minutes.

Freight Brain specializes in open deck transport for industrial robots, automation cells, CNC machines, packaging lines and heavy equipment. Our technology prices your load fast, and a dedicated specialist matches it to the right trailer and a vetted carrier from our network who knows how to secure high value machinery.

Robots, CNC and automationWide and heavy permits handledOne point of contact
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Illustration: shrink wrapped industrial robot arm secured on a step deck for open deck machinery transport.
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Industrial robots
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CNC machines
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Automation cells
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Packaging lines
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Injection molding presses
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Semiconductor tools
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Generators
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Heavy equipment
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Industrial robots
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CNC machines
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Automation cells
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Packaging lines
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Injection molding presses
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Semiconductor tools
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Generators
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Heavy equipment
How it works

Technology for speed. People for the details.

Robots and machinery have more variables than a pallet of boxes. Our platform does the heavy lifting on pricing and matching so your specialist can focus on getting it right.

01

AI quote

Share your lane, machine dimensions and weight. Our pricing engine reads market conditions, trailer needs and permit requirements to give you a fast, accurate number.

02

Carrier match

We match your load to vetted open deck carriers in our network with the right trailer, securement gear and machinery hauling experience, then confirm coverage quickly.

03

Live tracking

Follow your shipment from pickup to delivery with proactive updates. Your specialist flags anything that changes before it becomes a problem.

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AI Quoting

Machinery quotes without the back and forth

Tell us the lane, the machine and how it is crated. Our quoting engine sorts out trailer type, dimensions, weight and permit needs in one pass, so you get a solid number fast instead of waiting on callbacks.

  • Built for robots, CNC machines and automation equipment
  • Flags wide, tall or heavy loads up front
  • A real specialist reviews every quote
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Truck Locating

The right open deck truck, close to your dock

We scan nearby capacity across our network of carriers and match your load with a vetted flatbed, step deck, RGN or Conestoga that has the gear and the machinery experience to haul it.

  • Matches trailer type to your machine, not just the lane
  • Carriers screened for safety, insurance and securement
  • Fewer empty miles means faster pickups
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AI Permits

Wide and heavy, planned before the truck rolls

Oversize robot cells and big machines need the paperwork right. We map the route, file state permits and line up escorts and surveys so your load moves on schedule.

  • State permits for wide and overweight loads
  • Pilot car escorts and route surveys coordinated
  • Bridge and height checks along the route
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Smart technology with serious backing

Freight Brain's AI quoting and carrier matching is backed by Armstrong Transport Group's network, compliance, insurance and back office strength. You get fast answers from our platform and a real person on your load, with the support of an established logistics company behind every shipment.

We are proud to be a Diamond Elite Team for Armstrong Transport Group, recognized among Armstrong's top performing teams. For you that means steady carrier relationships, careful vetting and the same 1 on 1 service on every robot, machine and wide load we move.

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Open deck equipment

The right trailer for every shape and size

Not sure which trailer fits your robot or machine? Tell us the dimensions and we will recommend the safest, most efficient option.

Flatbed

Crated machinery, steel and equipment that loads from the top or sides.

Step deck

A lower main deck for taller robots, CNC machines and crated equipment that would exceed legal height on a flatbed.

RGN / Lowboy

Removable gooseneck and lowboy trailers for the tallest and heaviest machinery and construction equipment.

Conestoga

A rolling tarp system that keeps sensitive robots and machines covered while keeping side loading easy.

Hotshot

Fast, dedicated capacity for smaller machines, spare parts and time sensitive automation equipment.

Oversize / Heavy haul

Wide and heavy machinery with permits, route surveys and escorts coordinated for you.

Why Freight Brain

Built for shippers who move high value machinery

Fast answers, not a waiting game

Get pricing quickly instead of chasing callbacks. When a load needs a closer look, your specialist follows up the same day.

A real person on every load

One dedicated specialist handles your shipment from quote to delivery. You always know who to call.

Vetted open deck carriers

Our network of carriers is screened for authority, insurance, safety and machinery securement know how before they haul your freight.

Permits and planning handled

Oversize permits, route planning, escorts and site requirements are coordinated up front so loads move without surprises.

Industries served

Machinery transport for the industries that make things

Robotics and automationManufacturing and machine shopsPlastics and injection moldingPackaging and food processingSemiconductor and electronicsAutomotive and EVAerospaceEnergy and power generationConstruction and heavy equipmentMachinery dealers and riggers
Get a quote

Tell us about your load

Three quick steps. A Freight Brain specialist reviews every request and gets back to you fast with pricing and a carrier plan.

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Step 1 of 3: Route and timing

Step 2 of 3: Freight details

Step 3 of 3: Your contact info

FAQ

Robot and machinery shipping questions

What kinds of robots and machinery does Freight Brain move?

We move industrial robots and robotic arms, automation cells, CNC mills and lathes, injection molding presses, packaging lines, semiconductor tools, generators, heavy equipment and other high value machinery on open deck trailers.

How fast can I get a quote for machinery transport?

Most robot and machinery requests get pricing quickly. Wide, tall or overweight loads that need permits or route surveys get a specialist review, usually the same business day.

Which trailer is best for an industrial robot or CNC machine?

It depends on height, weight and how the machine loads. Step decks handle taller crated machines, Conestogas protect sensitive equipment from weather, and RGN or lowboy trailers carry the tallest and heaviest pieces. We recommend the right fit for your load.

How do you protect robots and sensitive machinery in transit?

We match your load with carriers experienced in machinery, and plan securement around skids, crating or shrink wrap, edge protection and chain or strap points that suit the equipment. Tarps or a Conestoga keep it covered when needed.

Do you handle oversize permits and escorts for wide or heavy machinery?

Yes. For over dimensional or overweight loads we coordinate state permits, route planning and pilot car escorts as part of your shipment plan.

How do you choose a carrier for my load?

We match your freight to carriers in our network based on trailer type, securement equipment, machinery experience, safety record and availability. Every carrier is vetted before they haul.

What information do I need to request a quote?

Pickup and delivery locations, your ready date, machine dimensions and weight, and how it is packaged. If you are not sure which trailer you need, we will recommend one.

Can I track my shipment?

Yes. You get tracking updates from pickup to delivery, and your specialist reaches out proactively if anything changes.