Houston Heavy Haul & Open Deck Freight
Transformers, vessels, process modules, CNC machines, buses and steel moving out of the Port of Houston, the Ship Channel and plants across the Gulf Coast. We plan the trailer, permits and route up front, then deliver anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.
- Oversize, overweight and high-value open deck freight
- Texas OS/OW permits, escorts and route surveys planned up front
- 75,000+ vetted carriers through Armstrong Transport Group
- One point of contact from quote to delivery
Get a Quick Freight Quote
Tell us the basics and we'll come back with a rate and a trailer recommendation. Have dimensions and weight ready? Use the full form.
From first call to signed delivery
Four steps, one point of contact, and no surprises in between.
Send the load
Pickup, delivery, dimensions, weight, how it loads and the ready date. Photos or a spec sheet help.
Get a plan & rate
We recommend a trailer, check permit and escort needs, and send a clear quote.
Permits, truck & pickup
Once you book, we arrange permits and escorts and confirm the carrier and loading appointment.
Updates to delivery
You get updates at pickup, in transit and at delivery, followed by the signed delivery receipt.
Big-ticket freight is our lane
The Gulf Coast builds, refines and ships heavy, high-value equipment. These are the loads we focus on.
Heavy Haul & Oversize
Wide, tall, long and overweight loads on RGN, double drop and multi-axle trailers, with Texas permits, escorts and route surveys handled up front.
Learn moreEnergy & Petrochemical Equipment
Refinery, LNG and petrochemical equipment: vessels, exchangers, compressors, skids and process modules moving in and out of the Ship Channel corridor.
Learn moreTransformers & Switchgear
Power transformers, switchgear, substations, e-houses and battery storage for grid, renewable and data center projects.
Learn moreCNC & Industrial Machinery
CNC machines, presses, injection molders and production lines, including auction buyer removals with tight pickup deadlines.
Learn moreBus & Coach Transport
Transit buses, motorcoaches, shuttles and school buses moved for dealers, manufacturers, fleets and shows.
Learn moreFlatbed FTL & Partial
Full and partial flatbed, step deck and Conestoga loads for steel, lumber, building materials, pipe and palletized freight.
Learn moreRecent loads we've moved
Industrial presses, machined press components and shuttle buses, photographed at pickup and delivery on our own shipments.
The right deck for the load
Flatbed to RGN, we match the trailer to your freight's height, weight and loading method.
Flatbed
The open deck workhorse, loaded from the sides, the top or the rear.
Step Deck
A lower rear deck for taller freight that won't clear on a flatbed.
RGN
The gooseneck detaches so equipment can drive or roll on from the front.
Double Drop
A low well between the gooseneck and the rear axles for the tallest freight.
Conestoga
A flatbed or step deck with a rolling tarp system for weather protection.
Hotshot
A heavy-duty pickup pulling a gooseneck flatbed for fast, smaller loads.
Dry Van
An enclosed trailer for palletized or floor-loaded freight.
Not sure?
Send us the dimensions and weight, and we'll recommend the right trailer. See all specs →
Ship Channel to The Woodlands, and every lane beyond
We cover the whole Houston area, from fabrication yards along the Ship Channel and the TX-225 plant corridor through Pasadena, Deer Park and La Porte to Baytown and Channelview, west to Katy and Sugar Land, south to Pearland and Freeport, north to The Woodlands and Conroe, and east to Beaumont and Port Arthur.
Outbound freight runs I-10 west to San Antonio and California and east to Louisiana and Florida, I-45 north to Dallas–Fort Worth, and I-69 to the Rio Grande Valley and the Midwest, plus anywhere else in the U.S. and Canada.
Why Gulf Coast shippers call Passa
The attention of a dedicated agent, backed by the reach of a national brokerage network.
75,000+ vetted carriers
Loads are booked through Armstrong Transport Group's network, so we can find flatbeds, step decks, RGNs and specialized equipment in Houston and across the country.
Permits handled up front
Texas OS/OW permits, permits for other states on the route, escorts and route surveys are planned before the truck is dispatched, not after it's stopped at a scale.
One person owns your load
You work directly with Mikel from quote to delivery, with clear updates and no handoffs.
Coverage that fits the cargo
Optional add-on cargo coverage, such as all-risk or gap coverage, can be quoted per shipment for high-value equipment through Armstrong Transport Group.
Questions Houston shippers ask
What does Passa Transport ship?
Open deck and heavy freight: oversize equipment, refinery and petrochemical equipment, transformers and switchgear, CNC and industrial machinery, buses and coaches, steel, pipe and building materials. We also book dry vans for enclosed freight.
Do you only work in Houston?
No. We focus on Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast, but we move freight anywhere in the continental United States and Canada, including inbound loads to the Gulf Coast.
Do you handle oversize permits and escorts?
Yes. For oversize and overweight loads we arrange Texas OS/OW permits, permits for other states on the route, escorts and route surveys before pickup.
How do I get a quote?
Use the quote form on this page or our Request a Quote page, or call (541) 951-4426. Send pickup and delivery locations, dimensions, weight, how it loads and the ready date.
Who are your carriers?
Loads are booked through Armstrong Transport Group's network of 75,000+ vetted carriers. Carriers are screened for operating authority, insurance and safety before they haul.
Is extra cargo coverage available for high-value freight?
Yes. Optional add-on cargo coverage, such as all-risk or gap coverage, can be quoted per shipment through Armstrong Transport Group. It isn't included by default, so ask when you request your quote.
What trailer do I need?
It depends on your freight's height, weight and how it loads. See our trailer types page, or send us the dimensions and we'll recommend one.
Ready to move something big?
Send the load details and we'll get back to you with a plan and a rate.