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    Military Equipment Shipping

    Moving a group of military Humvees isn’t just about logistics — it’s about discipline, coordination, and handling high-value assets with the respect they deserve. When we were called on to arrange transport for several HMMWVs (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles), we understood the assignment from the jump: no errors, no delays, and absolutely no leaks.

    Each Humvee in the convoy weighed in at roughly 7,500 lbs (3,400 kg), with a length of about 15 feet, a width of 7 feet, and a height of just over 6 feet. These were M998-series units, fully outfitted for tactical operations — including reinforced armor, blackout systems, and GPS/radio comms — and were fully operational for self-loading and offloading, a key requirement for Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping.

    Domestic pickups took place at multiple secure locations. Because this was military cargo, every U.S. driver we dispatched was required to hold a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) — allowing access to military bases and restricted zones within ports. No TWIC, no job. Period.

    Once all vehicles were staged at a secure East Coast port, we coordinated Ro-Ro shipping with a government-approved ocean carrier. Ro-Ro was chosen not just for efficiency, but for minimizing the chance of damage. No lifting by crane, no disassembly — just straight roll-on using the vehicles’ own power, which was verified by our team prior to shipment.

    Export paperwork was handled in-house and reviewed multiple times to ensure compliance with all regulations. This included:

    • Bill of Lading

    • ITAR registration and filing

    • Military End Use Statement

    • ECCN classification

    • Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI)

    • Customs Power of Attorney for release

    As for their final destination? Classified. All we can say is the vehicles were delivered safely overseas, received by authorized personnel, and are now active where they’re needed most.

    In missions like this, precision is everything. And that’s exactly what we bring — from the first mile to the last.

    International Sweeper Truck Shipping

    We recently managed the international transport of a used street sweeper truck, built on a heavy-duty International chassis, from Kansas City, Missouri to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia — a growing logistics and industrial hub in South America.

    This wasn’t just any truck — it was a full-featured sweeper vehicle, equipped with dual steering, hydraulic brush systems, debris hopper, and water tanks for dust suppression. With an overall length of 28 feet, width of 8.5 feet, height of around 11 feet, and a weight exceeding 25,000 lbs (11,300 kg), the unit presented both overland and ocean freight challenges.

    Due to its height and configuration, the truck was not eligible for Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping. Instead, it was carefully prepped and shipped as static cargo inside an open-top container. This process included:

    • Draining all fuel and fluids per port safety guidelines

    • Disconnecting the battery and securing all movable components

    • Wrapping exposed hydraulic and electrical systems for protection

    • Lowering suspension and removing side mirrors to optimize container fit

    From Kansas City, the vehicle was transported by land to the Port of Houston, where it was professionally containerized and loaded for international shipment. The ocean leg took it to Port of Arica, Chile, the nearest seaport gateway for inland Bolivian cargo. From there, we coordinated inland customs clearance and cross-border trucking to the final destination — Santa Cruz de la Sierra, one of Bolivia’s largest and most dynamic urban centers.

    Our team handled all required documentation:

    • Bill of Lading

    • Commercial Invoice & Packing List

    • AES Export Filing (Shipper’s Export Declaration)

    • Non-Hazardous Certification

    • Original Vehicle Title & Power of Attorney

    • EPA Form for used diesel vehicles export

    Throughout the journey, the client received real-time tracking, photos from staging and loading, and full support with Bolivian customs requirements.

    From Midwestern city streets to South American infrastructure, this project is a great example of how we connect complex equipment to emerging markets — safely, efficiently, and with full attention to detail.

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