Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Massachusetts
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Massachusetts, from Boston and Springfield 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 Massachusetts at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-84
- I-90
- I-91
- I-93
- I-95
- I-195
- I-290
- I-495
- Port of Boston
- Port of New Bedford
- biotechnology and life sciences
- higher education and research
- financial services
- healthcare
- advanced manufacturing and electronics
- commercial fishing and seafood
How freight moves in Massachusetts
Freight in Massachusetts runs on I-84, I-90, I-91, I-93, I-95 and I-195. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Boston and Port of New Bedford. The state's economy leans on biotechnology and life sciences, higher education and research, financial services and healthcare, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Massachusetts
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Massachusetts, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through MassDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for biotechnology and life sciences and higher education and research and everything else Massachusetts ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Massachusetts
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Massachusetts works, including the towns between them.
BostonSuffolk County
Boston sits where I-90, I-93 and I-95 meet, and Massport's Conley Container Terminal is the region's only full-service container terminal with deep-water access for large ships.
- I-90
- I-93
- I-95
- US-1
SpringfieldHampden County
Springfield is where I-91 and I-90 cross, linking Boston, upstate New York, Hartford and Vermont.
- I-90
- I-91
- I-291
- I-391
WorcesterWorcester County
Worcester is central Massachusetts' main road junction, where I-290 links I-90 and I-495 and I-190 and I-395 lead north and south.
- I-90
- I-190
- I-290
- I-395
Fall RiverBristol County
Fall River is on I-195 between Providence and New Bedford and serves the manufacturing and warehouse parks of southeastern Massachusetts.
- I-195
- MA-24
LowellMiddlesex County
Lowell lies in the Merrimack Valley where I-495 and US-3 connect northeastern Massachusetts to southern New Hampshire.
- I-495
- US-3
New BedfordBristol County
New Bedford is a working port on Buzzards Bay reached by I-195 and MA-140, with a state-owned marine terminal used to stage offshore wind projects.
- I-195
- MA-140
- US-6
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Massachusetts
- When oversize loads can travel
Massachusetts special hauling permits carry travel-time conditions set by MassDOT, and no oversize or overweight movements are allowed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
MassDOT requires one private escort for vehicles from 80 ft 1 in to 85 ft long and two for 85 ft 1 in to 100 ft, vehicles up to 80 ft long need none, and larger loads may also require a police escort. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
During major winter storms MassDOT has banned box trucks, tractor-trailers, tandems and special permit trucks from the interstate highways, as it did from noon Sunday to noon Monday in the January 2026 storm, with food, fuel and medical deliveries exempt.
- If you are moving to the state
Massachusetts requires new residents to register their vehicle as soon as they become residents, with no grace period, and the vehicle must pass a Massachusetts inspection within 7 days of the registration date. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in Massachusetts
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Massachusetts?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Massachusetts, including Boston, Springfield, Worcester and Fall River, 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 Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division (MassDOT). A load over the legal limits (13 ft 6 in (4.11 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires new residents to register their vehicle as soon as they become residents, with no grace period, and the vehicle must pass a Massachusetts inspection within 7 days of the registration date. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Massachusetts during the year?
During major winter storms MassDOT has banned box trucks, tractor-trailers, tandems and special permit trucks from the interstate highways, as it did from noon Sunday to noon Monday in the January 2026 storm, with food, fuel and medical deliveries exempt.
Can a load from Massachusetts go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Massachusetts 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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