Heavy Weight Transport Inc

Heavy Weight Transport Inc. is a trucking company in Wilmington Island, GA, specializing in the safe transport and warehousing of heavy and standard-weight shipping containers. The company provides drayage services for import and export shipments to and from ports and rail yards, transloading, and short-term warehousing solutions. With a focus on heavy and standard-weight cargo, the company serves industries including wine and spirits, tile and granite, lumber, resins, foodstuffs, and metals. It operates as a bonded carrier capable of transporting bonded cargo across the continental United States.

The company traces its origins to 1983 with the founding of Inter-Metro Freight, Inc. by Ralph Ippolito, who began in the wine and spirits distribution sector before expanding into port drayage and intermodal transportation. In 2001, following a change in New Jersey law allowing the transport of sealed heavy weight ocean borne containers, the company developed specialized chassis and tractors to increase cargo weight and reduce shipping costs. This innovation led to the formation of Heavy Weight Transport, Inc., which expanded its services nationally to include transloading, warehousing, and truck brokerage. The company emphasizes reliability, ethical service, and long-standing experience in handling specialized commodities.

The company’s operations in Wilmington Island are based at 202 Flonnel Ave, serving the Savannah area and surrounding regions. It maintains a network of facilities across multiple states, including locations in New Jersey, Texas, GA, and California. The company’s fleet includes custom-designed equipment such as 4-axle trucks and tri-axle chassis, optimized for maximum payload and efficient logistics. Its services support a range of industries requiring secure, compliant, and efficient transportation solutions.