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.
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.
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.
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.
Live tracking
Follow your shipment from pickup to delivery with proactive updates. Your specialist flags anything that changes before it becomes a problem.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Machinery transport for the industries that make things
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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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.