Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Pennsylvania
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Pennsylvania, from Allentown and Harrisburg 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 Pennsylvania at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-70
- I-76
- I-78
- I-79
- I-80
- I-81
- I-83
- I-84
- I-90
- I-95
- I-99
- I-376
- I-476
- Port of Philadelphia
- Port of Pittsburgh
- Port of Erie
- warehousing and distribution along the I-78, I-81 and I-76 corridors
- natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale
- steel, metals and heavy manufacturing
- pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare
- agriculture and food processing, including dairy, mushrooms, eggs and snack foods
- cargo through the Port of Philadelphia and the Great Lakes and river ports
How freight moves in Pennsylvania
Freight in Pennsylvania runs on I-70, I-76, I-78, I-79, I-80 and I-81. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Philadelphia, Port of Pittsburgh and Port of Erie. The state's economy leans on warehousing and distribution along the I-78, I-81 and I-76 corridors, natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale, steel, metals and heavy manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Pennsylvania
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Pennsylvania, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through PennDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for warehousing and distribution along the I-78, I-81 and I-76 corridors and natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale and everything else Pennsylvania ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Pennsylvania
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Pennsylvania works, including the towns between them.
AllentownLehigh County
Allentown is the largest city of the Lehigh Valley, where I-78 and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) serve a large warehouse and distribution area.
- I-78
- I-476
- US-22
HarrisburgDauphin County
Harrisburg, the state capital, is where I-81 and I-83 meet near the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), a central warehouse and distribution location for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
- I-81
- I-83
- I-76
- I-283
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia County
Philadelphia is the Delaware River port city of PhilaPort and the point where I-95 and I-76 meet, serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast truck market.
- I-95
- I-76
- I-676
- I-476
PittsburghAllegheny County
Pittsburgh sits where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio River, with I-79, I-376 and I-76 serving a river-port, steel and natural gas region.
- I-76
- I-79
- I-376
- I-279
ErieErie County
Erie is Pennsylvania's Lake Erie port city, where I-90 and I-79 meet, and it is home to the Port of Erie on Presque Isle Bay.
- I-90
- I-79
LancasterLancaster County
Lancaster, in south-central Pennsylvania, is served by US-30, US-222 and PA-283 and sits in one of the state's leading agricultural counties.
- US-30
- US-222
- PA-283
ScrantonLackawanna County
Scranton, in northeastern Pennsylvania, is where I-81, I-84 and I-380 meet, near the Northeast Extension of the Turnpike (I-476).
- I-81
- I-84
- I-380
- I-476
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Pennsylvania
- When oversize loads can travel
Pennsylvania permits generally bar movement between sunset and sunrise, after noon on Saturday, on Sunday, and on six major holidays and the day before them, and in urbanized areas moves are limited to 3 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to sunset. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
Pennsylvania requires a pilot car for loads over 13 feet wide, over 90 feet long or over 14 feet 6 inches high, and a State Police or local police escort for buildings over 16 feet wide and for super loads. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
PennDOT can restrict certain commercial vehicles and lower speed limits on interstates during winter storms.
Weight limits posted on roads and bridges, including seasonal postings during the spring thaw, cannot be exceeded under a special hauling permit alone.
Lake-effect snow along Lake Erie can slow I-90 and I-79 near Erie in winter.
- If you are moving to the state
Pennsylvania requires new residents to apply for title and registration within 20 days of establishing residency, with the VIN verified by an inspection mechanic or a notary at a dealership or issuing agent, and a newly registered vehicle must pass a safety inspection within ten days, with emissions inspections in designated 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 Pennsylvania
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, 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 Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Central Permit Office (PennDOT). 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires new residents to apply for title and registration within 20 days of establishing residency, with the VIN verified by an inspection mechanic or a notary at a dealership or issuing agent, and a newly registered vehicle must pass a safety inspection within ten days, with emissions inspections in designated counties. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Pennsylvania during the year?
PennDOT can restrict certain commercial vehicles and lower speed limits on interstates during winter storms. Weight limits posted on roads and bridges, including seasonal postings during the spring thaw, cannot be exceeded under a special hauling permit alone. Lake-effect snow along Lake Erie can slow I-90 and I-79 near Erie in winter.
Can a load from Pennsylvania go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Pennsylvania 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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