Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Minnesota
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Minnesota, from Duluth and Minneapolis 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 Minnesota at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-35
- I-90
- I-94
- I-35E
- I-35W
- I-494
- I-694
- Port of Duluth-Superior
- Port of Saint Paul
- agriculture and food processing
- medical devices and healthcare
- iron ore mining and Great Lakes shipping
- forestry and paper products
- manufacturing
- financial services and retail distribution
How freight moves in Minnesota
Freight in Minnesota runs on I-35, I-90, I-94, I-35E, I-35W and I-494. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Duluth-Superior and Port of Saint Paul. The state's economy leans on agriculture and food processing, medical devices and healthcare, iron ore mining and Great Lakes shipping and forestry and paper products, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Minnesota
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Minnesota, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through MnDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for agriculture and food processing and medical devices and healthcare and everything else Minnesota ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Minnesota
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Minnesota works, including the towns between them.
DuluthSt. Louis County
Duluth is the western end of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway system, where the Port of Duluth-Superior moves iron ore, grain, coal and other bulk cargo and I-35 ends.
- I-35
- I-535
- US-53
MinneapolisHennepin County
Minneapolis is the center of the Twin Cities freight network, where I-35W, I-94, I-394 and the I-494 and I-694 beltway meet.
- I-35W
- I-94
- I-394
- I-494
Saint PaulRamsey County
Saint Paul is Minnesota's capital, with barge terminals on the Mississippi River, and I-35E, I-94 and the I-494 and I-694 beltway cross the city.
- I-35E
- I-94
- I-494
- I-694
MoorheadClay County
Moorhead is on I-94 across the Red River from Fargo, North Dakota, and handles agricultural and manufacturing freight for the Red River Valley.
- I-94
- US-10
- US-75
RochesterOlmsted County
Rochester, in southeastern Minnesota, is reached from I-90 by US-52 and US-14 and is a regional hub for healthcare and distribution.
- US-52
- US-14
- US-63
St. CloudStearns County
St. Cloud is on I-94 about 65 miles northwest of Minneapolis and serves as a distribution point for central Minnesota.
- I-94
- US-10
- US-15
- MN-23
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Minnesota
- When oversize loads can travel
Minnesota bars oversize loads wider than 12 ft 6 in or longer than 110 ft from 2 p.m. the day before to 2 a.m. the day after major holidays and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on summer Fridays and Sundays, while overweight-only loads are not restricted unless the permit says so. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
On multi-lane divided roads Minnesota requires a certified rear escort at 15 ft wide (16 ft at the top) or 110 ft long and front and rear escorts beyond 150 ft long, while on undivided roads front and rear escorts are required at those same widths and lengths, plus a lead peace officer when any part of the load crosses left of the centerline. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
Spring Load Restrictions: MnDOT posts reduced weight limits on state and federal trunk highways each spring by zone, with at least three days of notice, and in 2026 the zones ran from early March to as late as May 15.
Fishing opener weekend in May has its own travel restriction for oversize loads wider than 12 ft 6 in or longer than 110 ft, from 2 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday and from 2 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday (May 8 to 10 in 2026).
- If you are moving to the state
Minnesota gives new residents 60 days to register a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or utility trailer, while commercial trucks and trailers and expired registrations must be registered immediately. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in Minnesota
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Minnesota?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Minnesota, including Duluth, Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Moorhead, 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 Minnesota?
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota gives new residents 60 days to register a passenger vehicle, motorcycle or utility trailer, while commercial trucks and trailers and expired registrations must be registered immediately. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Minnesota during the year?
Spring Load Restrictions: MnDOT posts reduced weight limits on state and federal trunk highways each spring by zone, with at least three days of notice, and in 2026 the zones ran from early March to as late as May 15. Fishing opener weekend in May has its own travel restriction for oversize loads wider than 12 ft 6 in or longer than 110 ft, from 2 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday and from 2 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday (May 8 to 10 in 2026).
Can a load from Minnesota go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Minnesota 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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