# Fortress Forwarders > Trusted Canadian freight forwarder since 1992. Specializing in heavy equipment, agricultural & cross-border Canada-USA shipping. 800+ loads annually. Get a free quote. ## Services - [Heavy Equipment Transport in BC](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/heavy-equipment-transport/): Specialized freight forwarding for heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, pipeline components & cross-border Canada-USA shipments. Permits, customs & dedicated coordination included. - [Machine Transport in BC](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/machine-transport/): Machine transport in BC and Western Canada for industrial machinery, CNC machines, skidded equipment, and production machinery. - [Oversize Load Shipping](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/oversize-load-shipping/): Professional oversize load shipping across Western Canada and the USA. Wide loads, heavy haul, permits & escorts. 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Meet our team. - [Freight Services In BC](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/services/): Specialized freight forwarding for heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, pipeline components & cross-border Canada-USA shipments. Permits, customs & dedicated coordination included. - [Our Work](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/gallery/): See real shipments delivered by Fortress Forwarders — heavy machinery, farm equipment, pipeline loads & cross-border freight across Canada and the USA. - [Freight News & Logistics Tips](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/news/): Industry insights, shipping tips & company updates from Fortress Forwarders. Stay informed on Canadian freight logistics, cross-border shipping & heavy haul best practices. - [Get a Free Freight Quote](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/contact-us/): Contact Fortress Forwarders for a free freight quote. Located in Abbotsford, BC — call, email or visit us. Heavy equipment, farm machinery & cross-border shipping specialists. ## Articles - [Shipping Tips - Fortress Forwarders](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/category/shipping-tips/): Shipping tips from Fortress Forwarders: practical advice on heavy equipment transport, oversize permits and freight logistics across Canada. - [Excavator Transport in BC](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/heavy-equipment-transport/excavator-transport/): Arrange excavator transport across BC and Western Canada with trailer matching, permit coordination, route planning, and dedicated shipment support. - [Heavy Equipment Transport Preparation Checklist](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/heavy-equipment-transport/preparation-checklist/): Use this heavy equipment transport preparation checklist to prevent delays caused by wrong measurements, trailer mismatches, permits, site access, and poor planning. - [Heavy Equipment Transport Costs in Canada: What Determines the Price?](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/heavy-equipment-transport-costs-canada/): A breakdown of the factors that determine heavy equipment transport costs in Canada, with ballpark pricing for common Western Canada routes. - [5 Common Mistakes That Delay Oversize Load Shipments in Western Canada](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/common-mistakes-delay-oversize-load-shipments/): Avoid these common mistakes that cause costly delays when shipping oversize loads across Western Canada. - [What Does a Freight Forwarder Do?](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/freight-forwarder/what-does-a-freight-forwarder-do/): Learn what a freight forwarder does, how they differ from freight brokers, and when Canadian businesses need one. 33+ years of freight forwarding expertise. - [Shipping Heavy Equipment Across Canada](https://www.fortressforwarders.com/shipping-heavy-equipment-across-canada/): Planning to ship heavy equipment across Canada? Learn 5 essential tips for permits, carriers, timing & cost from Fortress Forwarders — 33+ years of heavy haul experience.