FR8Star Blog
Updates for FR8Star transport companies and shippers.
Fleet Of 15 Mack Granite Work Trucks Shipped With FR8Star
With FR8Star’s assistance, a shipper successfully arranged transport for this 16.68-ton (15-metric-ton) 2007 Mack Granite CTP713 mixer truck and 14 other CTP713s.
28-Ton Terex RT 230 Completes U.S.-To-Canada Trip With FR8Star
At no cost, FR8Star helps shippers find and book reliable heavy haul transport with carriers and brokers qualified to move heavy-duty equipment across the state, country, or U.S.-Canadian border.
Caterpillar 631D Motor Scraper Makes 617-Mile Trek With FR8Star
The shipper of this 1978 Caterpillar 631D motor scraper—acquired in an auction sale in May 2025—used FR8Star to get free all-in bids from a vetted network of heavy-haul professionals.
Freightliner Unveils 5th-Generation Cascadia
Freightliner’s fifth-generation Cascadia is packed with advanced safety features and has improved aerodynamics for even greater efficiency.
Volvo Trucks Starts Series Production Of The All-New Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks North America has officially started series production of the all-new Volvo VNL — a completely reimagined Class 8 truck with sleek aerodynamics and striking visual details, set to redefine the industry standards in heavy-duty trucking.
Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Tractors & More Recently Shipped With FR8Star
The FR8Star network includes over 20,000 thoroughly vetted transport companies with the experience and equipment to haul everything from less-than-truckload (LTL) freight to giant oversized equipment like combine harvesters and cranes.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers New Rear Door Sensor Option For Its 3000R
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. introduced a door switch sensor option for its 3000R refrigerated trailer equipped with a Cargobull transport refrigeration unit.
FR8Star Gets Oversized Loads Shipped: Heavy-Duty Trucks, Excavators, Tractors & More
There’s no cost to submit loads to FR8Star’s network of vetted carriers and brokers. And if you need to transport a large asset such as a crane overseas, FR8Star’s experts can help arrange reliable passage with freight forwarders to move it through any port globally.
Kenworth Announces Production Schedule For Class 8 Trucks Specified with New Cummins X15N Engine
Kenworth announced it will begin production of Kenworth T680 and T880 models specified with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024.
Tractors, Planters & More, Transported With Ease Via FR8Star
Any item, any distance—FR8Star can transport heavy equipment, trucks, freight, and even livestock to your location. Explore FR8Star.com to find out more and check out some of our recently shipped loads.
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