What Is an Industrial Carrier?

An industrial carrier is a larger class of carrier built to haul equipment rather than passenger vehicles. Utility contractors, construction companies, municipalities, and equipment rental operations use them to move skid steers, forklifts, attachments, and other machinery between job sites. If your work is moving iron instead of towing cars, this is the category to shop.

Century Industrial Carrier Series

Century industrial carriers are the backbone of this category. We regularly stock units in the Century 20 and 30 Series with wood or steel deck options, and other configurations are available through our Miller Industries relationship. Our team can help you match deck length, deck material, and winch setup to the equipment you move most.

Chassis, Engine, and Driveline Options

Most industrial carrier decisions come down to the chassis and driveline under the body. We typically build on Peterbilt, Kenworth, and International chassis, and the specs that matter most are the engine make, with Cummins the most popular in our industry, along with horsepower and torque, axle capacity, wheelbase, and transmission, whether an 18-speed manual or an automatic. Those choices determine how the truck handles a loaded deck and how it holds up over years of daily equipment transport.

Who Runs Industrial Carriers

Utility contractors, construction companies, municipalities, and equipment rental operations all run industrial carriers for the same reason: load the machine fast, secure it, and get it where it earns. If you move skid steers, mini excavators, mowers, or other compact equipment between sites, an industrial carrier keeps that work in-house instead of waiting on a transport service.

Buying From Lynch vs. Auction Sites

Sourcing an industrial carrier through a public auction or unverified listing rarely comes with a mechanical inspection, parts support, or any recourse if something turns out to be wrong. When you buy from Lynch, you're working with our manufacturer relationships and our own shop behind the truck. Every unit we sell is one we stand behind.

Industrial Carrier Financing and Trade-Ins

Our finance team works with multiple lenders on loan and lease structures for equipment like this, and we take trades. If you're replacing an older carrier or thinning the fleet, ask us about folding your current truck into the deal.

Nationwide Sales and Delivery

We sell and deliver industrial carriers nationwide from our locations in Waterford, Chicago, and Denver. Our team coordinates transport of your completed truck and makes sure it meets the specs you ordered before it leaves our facility.

Connect With Our Towing Sales Specialists

Ready to put an industrial carrier to work? Our sales team can walk you through current inventory, talk through the equipment you haul, and put together a financing estimate. Send your information through our online form or call us directly.