Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Colorado
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Colorado, from Aurora and Colorado Springs to the towns between them, coordinated by one team and hauled by carriers vetted before every dispatch.
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At a glance
Shipping in Colorado at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-25
- I-70
- I-76
- I-225
- oil and gas
- aerospace and defense
- agriculture and beef
- mining and construction materials
- food and beverage manufacturing
- technology and data equipment
How freight moves in Colorado
Freight in Colorado runs on I-25, I-70, I-76 and I-225. The state's economy leans on oil and gas, aerospace and defense, agriculture and beef and mining and construction materials, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Colorado
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Colorado, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 14 ft 6 in tall, permits through CDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for oil and gas and aerospace and defense and everything else Colorado ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Colorado
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Colorado works, including the towns between them.
AuroraArapahoe County
Aurora, on Denver's eastern side along I-70, I-225 and E-470, has large warehouse and distribution parks, a military base and access to Denver International Airport.
- I-70
- I-225
- E-470
Colorado SpringsEl Paso County
Colorado Springs sits on I-25 south of Denver and is home to several large military installations and aerospace and defense contractors.
- I-25
- US-24
- CO-83
DenverDenver County
Denver is where I-25 and I-70 cross and is the main distribution hub for the Rocky Mountain region, with a large international airport and rail yards, and weekday rush-hour curfews apply to oversize loads on the metro freeways.
- I-25
- I-70
- I-76
- I-225
Fort CollinsLarimer County
Fort Collins lies on I-25 about 65 miles north of Denver, with brewing, agriculture, electronics and manufacturing industries.
- I-25
- US-287
- US-34
Grand JunctionMesa County
Grand Junction is the largest city on Colorado's Western Slope and a freight stop on I-70 between Denver and Utah, serving energy, agriculture and mining operations.
- I-70
- US-50
- US-6
GreeleyWeld County
Greeley, in Weld County northeast of Denver, is a center of agriculture, beef processing and oil and gas activity reached by US-34 and US-85.
- US-34
- US-85
- CO-392
PuebloPueblo County
Pueblo sits on I-25 south of Colorado Springs, with steel production, rail connections and a heavy-industry base.
- I-25
- US-50
- US-85
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Colorado
- When oversize loads can travel
Colorado bars oversize loads from listed Denver-area freeway and arterial segments from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays, from travel between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and, for loads wider than 14 feet, from moving in darkness unless a special permit allows it. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
Colorado sets pilot escort needs by route color on CDOT's Pilot Escort and Oversize Restriction Map; on blue routes, for example, a load wider than 8 feet 6 inches up to 11 feet needs one front escort and a load over 11 up to 13 feet needs front and rear escorts, and at night a load over 12 up to 14 feet wide needs a front escort on two-lane highways or a rear escort on four-lane highways. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
From September 1 through May 31, commercial vehicles on I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison must carry sufficient chains, and must chain up when the state chain law is in effect.
Oversize loads are barred from I-70 between Morrison and West Vail at set Friday, Saturday and Sunday times from December 1 to March 31 and from May 15 to September 15 unless they hold a special permit.
- If you are moving to the state
New residents have 90 days after establishing residency to title and register a vehicle, with a VIN verification (Form DR 2698) done by law enforcement, a licensed Colorado dealer or an emissions station, plus an emissions test for vehicles more than seven model years old in designated emissions counties. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in Colorado
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Colorado?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Colorado, including Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort Collins, are coordinated with carriers already running those lanes. Rural addresses work too: the carrier confirms access and timing with you before arrival.
Who issues oversize permits in Colorado?
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). A load over the legal limits (14 ft 6 in (4.42 m) tall, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide) needs its permit for the exact route, and it is arranged before pickup so the machine does not wait at the yard.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Colorado?
New residents have 90 days after establishing residency to title and register a vehicle, with a VIN verification (Form DR 2698) done by law enforcement, a licensed Colorado dealer or an emissions station, plus an emissions test for vehicles more than seven model years old in designated emissions counties. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Colorado during the year?
From September 1 through May 31, commercial vehicles on I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison must carry sufficient chains, and must chain up when the state chain law is in effect. Oversize loads are barred from I-70 between Morrison and West Vail at set Friday, Saturday and Sunday times from December 1 to March 31 and from May 15 to September 15 unless they hold a special permit.
Can a load from Colorado go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Colorado travel to a Texas crossing such as Laredo or Pharr, where the transfer and the customs paperwork are coordinated with brokers on both sides.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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