Pennsylvania-based · Construction & industrial freight nationwide
Construction & Industrial Freight Solutions
Heavy freight on complex projects, coordinated properly. We move building materials, equipment, and oversized loads to active job sites. Deliveries line up with your build schedule, not the other way around.
The freight problems that stop construction and industrial projects cold
When heavy and specialized freight isn't coordinated by a carrier who knows the work, projects stall, permits slip, and crews wait on equipment that should already be on site.
No specialized equipment available
When your load needs a flatbed or step deck and the carrier doesn’t have one, the job sits. You need a logistics partner with the right equipment, or direct access to it.
Permit and oversized coordination
Oversized loads require route planning, permits, and escorts. Carriers who don't do this regularly turn a straightforward move into a scheduling nightmare.
Carriers who treat it like a standard van load
Industrial freight needs operational experience, not just a driver. Improper securing, the wrong equipment type, or poor communication creates expensive delays on site.
Hazmat freight limitations
Many carriers won’t touch regulated materials. Construction and industrial shippers often move fuel, chemicals, and other regulated freight, and need a carrier that can handle it correctly.
Site delivery coordination
Construction sites have narrow delivery windows. A carrier who shows up at the wrong time or can't coordinate with site management turns a delivery into a problem.
Every service below is matched to the freight construction and industrial shippers actually move, including the loads most carriers won’t take.
Flatbed & Open Deck
For freight that doesn’t fit a standard enclosed trailer. Structural steel, lumber, pipe, and precast concrete move on flatbed or step deck, with proper securing, routing, and scheduling, not the most convenient option available.
Heavy Haul & Oversized
Industrial machinery, large equipment, and freight that exceeds standard legal dimensions. We coordinate the full move (equipment, routing, permits, and communication) so it arrives without incident.
Hazmat-Capable Freight
Regulated freight coordinated with proper handling and scheduling accuracy. We confirm DOT classification, handling requirements, and capability for your commodity before booking, not at pickup when it’s too late to fix.
Full Truckload (FTL)
Direct truckload for full equipment loads, material deliveries, and project freight. We execute on company fleet or brokered capacity depending on equipment requirements and timing.
Expedited Freight
When a project is waiting on a part or a piece of equipment can't sit, we dispatch fast. Same-day and next-day hotshot and sprinter capacity for critical industrial freight.
Partial Loads (LTL)
Not every project shipment fills a trailer. We coordinate partials for smaller equipment loads, supplies, and materials: scheduled pickups without paying for unused space.
Why McCabe
One team. No handoffs
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One point of contact, regardless of execution
Whether your freight moves on our trucks, brokered capacity, or through our warehouse, one person owns the coordination. You're not managing a carrier, a broker, and a warehouse separately on the same project.
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We confirm capability before we commit
Equipment type, route access, permits, and site constraints: confirmed before we take the load, not discovered at pickup. If we can’t handle something correctly, we tell you before it becomes your problem.
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Pennsylvania coverage since 1986
We know the rural routes, the off-interstate industrial corridors, and the site access roads standard carriers won't serve. Operating in Pennsylvania since 1986 means we've already solved most of the access problems you're likely to face.
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Site delivery, not just highway delivery
Most carriers deliver to the nearest accessible point and leave the rest to you. We coordinate the full move: site access, timing with on-site crews, and the last-mile complications that come with active construction sites.
How we handle it
How we keep projects moving
Construction freight gets complicated in predictable ways. Here is how McCabe handles each one, before it becomes your problem on site.
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Equipment staging before site delivery
When a site isn’t ready to receive, we hold equipment and materials at our Claysburg facility (300,000 sq ft, 14 dock doors) and coordinate the final delivery when you give the word.
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Right equipment matched to the load
Flatbed, step deck, or heavy haul confirmed before dispatch, not after a standard van shows up for an oversized load. We coordinate routing and permit requirements upfront.
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Direct communication on active deliveries
When a site crew is waiting, you need updates from a person, not a tracking portal. We run direct dispatch communication on every move. If timing or access changes, you hear about it immediately.
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Hazmat capability confirmed before booking
We confirm DOT classification, handling requirements, and scheduling for regulated freight before committing to the load, not at pickup when it’s too late to fix.
Pennsylvania facilities
Equipment and materials ready when the site is
Construction and industrial freight often arrives before a site is ready. Our Pennsylvania facilities are set up to hold, stage, and release freight on your project timeline, not a standard warehouse schedule.
Claysburg, PA · Primary Facility
300,000 sq ft, holds large equipment & project material between deliveries
14 dock doors, high inbound/outbound volume, no bottlenecks
Rail-served, added inbound options for bulk industrial freight
I-99 corridor, direct highway access for outbound project deliveries
Sewickley, PA · Regional Hub
20,000 sq ft, regional staging for Pittsburgh metro & western PA
4 dock doors, efficient inbound/outbound coordination
20 min from Pittsburgh, fast access to metro sites & facilities
Ohio River corridor, coverage for river-corridor industrial operations
What customers say
What project teams tell us
Most carriers wouldn't touch the oversized structural steel we needed moved. McCabe had the right equipment, confirmed the route, and delivered to the site without incident.
B. GallagherProject manager, Western PA construction
We needed a hazmat-capable carrier for a regulated materials move on short notice. They confirmed capability upfront, not after a missed pickup.
R. StantonSite operations, Pennsylvania industrial
They staged our equipment at their Claysburg facility before the site was ready. One contact handled storage and the final delivery. That coordination is rare.
D. PetrovaEquipment logistics, Mid-Atlantic infrastructure
Questions construction teams ask us first
Do you handle flatbed and oversized freight in Pennsylvania?
Yes. McCabe coordinates flatbed, step deck, and oversized freight for construction and industrial shippers throughout Pennsylvania and nationwide. We match the right equipment to your load and confirm routing and permits before dispatch.
Can you move hazardous materials freight?
Yes. McCabe coordinates regulated freight: fuel, chemicals, and other DOT-classified materials. We confirm classification, handling requirements, and capability for your commodity before booking, not at pickup when it’s too late to fix.
Do you handle heavy haul and equipment moves?
Yes. Industrial machinery, large equipment, and freight that exceeds standard legal dimensions are core loads for us. We coordinate the full move (equipment selection, routing, permits, and escorts where required) so it arrives without incident.
What areas do you serve for construction freight?
McCabe is based in Pennsylvania (Claysburg and Sewickley) and coordinates construction and industrial freight nationwide. We know the rural routes, industrial corridors, and site access roads standard carriers won’t serve.
Can you provide short-term storage before a site is ready?
Yes. Our Claysburg facility (300,000 sq ft, 14 dock doors, rail-served) and Sewickley regional hub (20,000 sq ft) hold and stage equipment and materials on your project timeline, then we coordinate the final delivery when you give the word.
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