HISTORY
We’re an asset-based heavy transport company with a focus on specialized and heavy transport, rigging, and engineered solutions to handle ordinary and unique cargo across the U.S. With the support of our network of 260+ project-focused partners around the world, we’re uniquely positioned to provide full turnkey solutions for any of your projects, large or small.
2011
We started our operation as a Project Forwarder in Houston, Texas on January 1st, 2011 with 6 people. We were part of the Hansa Meyer Group and as such concentrated on International Project Forwarding. We began building our team and our portfolio of customers in the USA.
2014
We moved into a larger space in the J.P. Morgan Chase Building in downtown Houston and established our own engineering department concentrating on barge layouts for project cargo.
2015
To provide our customers a “factory to foundation” service we established the asset side of our business in October 2015 by investing several million dollars in specialized Goldhofer transportation equipment such as the Goldhofer Dual Lane, SL, STZ9 trailers as well as our self propelled trailers. We invested in MACK trucks and leased our yard with a mechanic and maintenance shop.
2016
We took delivery of our Western Star Prime Movers capable of pulling 1,100,000 lbs. We also received the remaining equipment from Goldhofer in Germany. We started our fabrication and paint area at our yard. We designed / engineered and built our own stands, matts and barge ramps all in house. We also invested in 500 ton jack and slide equipment as well as a Leica 3D Scanner.
2018
As our operations continued to grow and the domestic and international operations were more and more involved jointly, we decided to move the downtown operation to our yard in Houston. We expanded our fleet with additional Goldhofer equipment and we acquired our 700 ton Gantry.
2021
ATLAS HEAVY Transport LLC and ATLAS HEAVY Projects LLC were founded as we bought out our partners in Germany and became 100% independent. To further expand our portfolio we started our machinery moving division.
2022
ATLAS HEAVY took delivery of our 13 axle Temisko trailer.
2023
In 2023, ATLAS HEAVY made strategic investments to bolster its operational capabilities, acquiring three Western Star trucks and two light flatbed trailers. Additionally, the company expanded its machinery fleet with the purchase of an Xtreme 40-ton forklift. These acquisitions enhance ATLAS HEAVY’s capacity for transportation and material handling, reinforcing its commitment to efficiency and excellence in the heavy transport and project logistics industry.
2024
In January, ATLAS HEAVY took delivery of a new Enerpac 400-ton gantry with side-shift, further strengthening our heavy lift and precision installation capabilities.
At the same time, we expanded our self-propelled modular trailer (SPMT) fleet with four new 6-axle Goldhofer PST/SL-E units. The Goldhofer PST/SL-E nicknamed; “The All-Rounder,” due to its exceptional versatility, enormously high traction, and advanced electronic multiway steering.
With a width of 10 feet, these trailers offer a significant advantage over traditional 8-foot SPMTs. That additional width often allows ATLAS HEAVY to transport wide loads on a single trailer configuration, where others would require two trailers side-by-side—resulting in more efficient, cost-effective, and streamlined operations for our clients.
2025
In 2025, Atlas Heavy expanded our fleet with two additional Western Star trucks, further strengthening our over-the-road capabilities.
2025 also marked a major milestone as Atlas Heavy was honored with the Breakbulk Americas Award – “Power Move: Best Use of Equipment.”
Continued investment. Recognized performance. Proven execution.