NAS offers specialized Conestoga and Curtainside transportation services. The retractable tarps provide additional protection against elemental damage compared to conventional tarps, while and enabling crane or side/top loading.
Ideal for shipping MRI magnets, CT and PET/CT gantries, linear accelerators, hospital-grade autoclaves, hyperbaric chambers, bioreactors, and other high-value crated devices or palletized supplies.
We offer standard, non-refrigerated dry van transportation to accommodate most consumables and disposables, ranging from bandages to syringes, lab instruments, wheelchairs, pharmaceutical tablets and capsules, lab supplies, and other controlled room-temperature freight.
At NAS, we understand that cargo theft prevention is critical, which is why we offer sealed loads in a GPS-tracked trailer and only hire CDL holders with at least two years of OTR experience and have passed required DOT and drug testing.
Our well-maintained open-deck fleet is designed to safely transport heavy and bulky cargo that won’t fit inside a trailer, including generators, chillers, vaporizers, storage tanks, and other healthcare facilities-side equipment that can be tarped conventionally.
For tall, heavy, or oversized medical equipment that requires additional vertical clearance, NAS provides step-deck and double-drop transportation. These specialized trailers offer lower deck heights and accommodate side loading, forklift loading, and overhead crane loading.
NAS evaluates the equipment dimensions, weight, center of gravity, loading method, and route requirements to determine the appropriate trailer configuration. Step-deck and double-drop equipment can be used for shipments such as cyclotrons, tall-crated MRI systems and magnets, modular healthcare equipment, and large bioprocess or laboratory vessels.
NAS protects product integrity for perishable and/or freeze-sensitive items, such as vaccines, plasma, IV fluids, and injectables, by investing in temperature-controlled trailers and temperature-monitored units inside our facilities.
Our fleet features air-ride suspension, continuous temperature monitoring, and GDP-compliant documentation to ensure safety and compliance with stringent security requirements.
With Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), you share a trailer with other shippers, and pricing is determined by freight class, weight, and distance. LTL can be a cost-effective solution for smaller, non-critical loads, including palletized medical supplies, disposables, and non-urgent DME, but is subjected to more handling than FTL.
With our FTL option, there’s one pickup, one delivery, and no cross-docking, as well as the option to seal the trailer at origin for additional security and protection. We recommend FTL for bulk pharma and cold chain and high-value equipment (such as imaging devices), and GDP-regulated products.
Request emergency transportation with NAS. You tell us when you need your equipment or devices delivered, and we’ll dispatch a dedicated tractor-trailer to run your shipment direct with team drivers for on-time delivery.
NAS specializes in transporting high-value, oversized, and sensitive medical equipment that requires specialized open-deck or enclosed transportation. Our Conestoga, flatbed, step deck, and double-drop equipment allows us to accommodate a wide range of medical and healthcare equipment, including:
Need to move something not listed? Contact NAS with the dimensions, weight, origin, and destination, and our team can determine the right equipment for the shipment.
Yes. NAS can transport goods from the United States to Mexico or Canada.
The cost of transporting medical equipment depends on the equipment itself and what is required to move it safely. Key factors include:
For an accurate quote, provide NAS with the equipment dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and requested pickup date. Our team will determine the appropriate trailer and transportation requirements for the move.
Yes. NAS trucks and trailers are equipped with GPS tracking technology, providing shipment visibility throughout transit. Customers can receive automated tracking notifications and status updates, while our logistics team actively monitors the shipment from pickup through final delivery. For high-value, time-sensitive medical equipment, this gives customers visibility into the shipment’s location and progress throughout the move.
Yes, depending on the material and shipment requirements. Some medical equipment and components may be regulated as hazardous materials. NAS reviews each shipment individually to determine the proper equipment, securement, documentation, and transportation requirements before accepting the load.
Provide our team with the equipment description, dimensions, weight, and any applicable hazardous-material classification, and we’ll determine whether NAS can safely and compliantly transport it.
NAS uses specialized trailers, proper securement methods, and careful load planning to reduce movement and handling throughout transit. For sensitive medical equipment, we evaluate dimensions, weight, center of gravity, loading method, securement points, and delivery requirements before the shipment moves.
When appropriate, Conestoga and enclosed specialized equipment can provide protection from weather while still allowing side, top, or crane loading. For cross-border shipments, keeping equipment on the same trailer can also reduce unnecessary handling and transloading.
For highly sensitive or calibrated equipment, NAS works with the shipper’s handling and securement requirements to develop the appropriate transportation plan.
Yes. NAS specializes in transporting oversized, heavy, and high-value medical equipment that may not fit within a standard enclosed trailer. Our fleet includes Conestoga, flatbed, step deck, and double-drop equipment for shipments requiring additional height, width, weight capacity, or specialized loading.
Our team evaluates the equipment dimensions, weight, center of gravity, loading method, route, permitting requirements, and delivery-site access to determine the appropriate transportation plan.
NAS can coordinate transportation for equipment, such as MRI systems and magnets, CT scanners, linear accelerators, cyclotrons, hyperbaric chambers, sterilization equipment, and other large medical systems.
Yes. NAS provides expedited ground transportation for time-sensitive medical equipment and critical replacement components. Depending on the size, weight, and urgency of the shipment, our team can coordinate the appropriate equipment and routing to minimize transit time and keep the shipment moving directly toward its destination.
For urgent shipments, contact NAS with the equipment dimensions, weight, pickup location, destination, and required delivery time so our team can quickly determine the best transportation option.
Yes. NAS can coordinate recurring and multi-location transportation programs for medical equipment manufacturers, distributors, installers, and healthcare systems. Whether equipment is moving to multiple hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, or installation sites, our team can help coordinate trailer requirements, scheduling, tracking, and delivery appointments across the project.
For equipment rollouts, NAS can also help standardize transportation requirements based on equipment dimensions, loading method, site access, and delivery schedule.
NAS offers competitive rates and industry-leading services. We handle cross-border freight, heavy hauling, and complex freight deliveries. Contact us today to discuss your project, and we’ll get your cargo moving!
