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Posted on: 31 July 2015

Have you recently purchased heavy equipment for your facility? Or are you moving into a new building and have to get your equipment hauled? Either way, you'll likely want to hire a hauling company who specializes in heavy equipment like Santa Fe Tow Service. While you may think you can do the job yourself, especially if you have large-scale trucks available, your equipment is too important to risk with unskilled hauling labor. Instead, look for a company who has worked with companies like yours before and can make sure your equipment arrives at its destination in good condition. Here are three tips to help you find the right company:

Find a company that has experience with your equipment. As you probably know, not all pieces of heavy-duty equipment are created equal. You may have pieces of equipment that have exposed mechanical systems or that have air or water hoses that are critical to the equipment's operation. It's important that you have a hauling partner who is knowledgeable about your specific equipment and who knows how to protect the most sensitive parts of the machinery.

Ask potential hauling partners whether they've hauled your type of equipment before. Also ask them how they would specifically ensure that it stays protected while in transit.

Watch them in action. The best way to get an idea about an equipment hauling company's competence is to watch them while they're doing a job. While you're interviewing companies, ask them if they have any upcoming jobs in your area. If so, ask if you can stop by to watch their team load or unload the equipment. That should give you a firsthand account of how careful they are with others' equipment.

You can also visit their facility. They may store equipment onsite, so you could watch them load and unload equipment there. Also, the general cleanliness and organization of the facility should give you an indication of how safe, careful, and thorough they are.

Get specifics on potential damage. Equipment damage is always a possibility when you're dealing with hauling. Even if the driver is skilled and competent, he or she can't control the actions of others on the road. There's always the chance that your equipment could be damaged while in transit. Check into the hauler's insurance so you know exactly what is covered and what isn't. Also, don't just look at coverage amounts. Check in to the definitions of liability, too. What are the specific types of accidents and damage that could trigger the hauler's insurance coverage?

Finally, what happens if the damage is above and beyond the hauler's insurance? Are you on the hook or are they? If you, ask if you can pick up some extra insurance to cover the damage.

For more information, interview equipment hauling companies in your area. This will help you determine which company is right for you.