Heavy Equipment Transport from San Jose CA to Portland OR | A1 Auto Transport

A-1 Auto Transport was contracted to move a Caterpillar D6 bulldozer from a staging yard in San Jose, California to a commercial job site near Portland, Oregon. Given the equipment’s value and weight class, the client required a lowboy trailer and a precise delivery window for ongoing site work. The shipment covered roughly 670 miles and was completed in just under 3 days.

Challenge

This bulldozer was non-operational, requiring winch-assisted loading and careful weight distribution on a specialized trailer. Additionally, the oversized dimensions necessitated permit clearance for multiple states, and weather forecasts predicted rain through parts of Northern California.

Solution

We dispatched a permitted lowboy hauler with winch capability and coordinated all necessary oversize load paperwork in advance. Our dispatch team routed the carrier through the I-5 corridor, avoiding high-wind zones in the mountain passes. Real-time GPS tracking was activated for the client, and our team stayed in touch with the receiving crew to ensure a seamless unloading process on arrival.

Key Takeaways

• Distance: 670 miles
• Transit Time: 2–3 Days
• Vehicle Type: Caterpillar D6 Bulldozer
• Service: Lowboy Heavy Equipment Transport
• Client Benefit: Fully permitted, weather-avoiding delivery completed on schedule