What Edwards does

Edwards Moving & Rigging, Inc. is a US-based specialty heavy haul and rigging services provider founded in 1961 and headquartered in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The company transports and installs oversized, overweight, and super-load cargo that exceeds standard shipping parameters, serving enterprise customers in power generation, nuclear energy, manufacturing and automotive, highway heavy-haul, steel manufacturing, and alternate/non-standard markets. Services are organized around four core pillars: Heavy Hauling (over-dimensional transport), Multimodal Transportation (rail, road, sea, barge, and air integration), Specialized Rigging (crane lifts, strand jacks, gantry systems), and Rail Siding & Storage at the Shelbyville facility with direct Norfolk Southern mainline access.

The company's technical platform centers on a highly specialized, capital-intensive fleet including Goldhofer PST/PSTe self-propelled hydraulic platform trailers, THP/DC expandable axle trailers, the sixth Faktor 5 High Girder Bridge built globally since 2012, the world's first four 6-line Goldhofer ADDrive Modules, A250-A500 Dual Lane Transporters, 800-ton hydraulic strand jacks, 450T-700T hydraulic gantry systems, and a 500-1000 ton Lock-N-Slide system. Supporting infrastructure includes proprietary modular bridge jumper systems (20-120 feet, supporting up to 3,000,000 lbs), nuclear-certified crews, and an in-house engineering team spanning civil, structural, mechanical, and marine disciplines. The fleet enables super-load lifts such as the longest precast segmental bridge in North America (325 feet) and nuclear reactor head barge loading.

Edwards generates revenue through negotiated project contracts (transaction-fee pricing) covering transport engineering, route planning, permitting, and execution, with pricing tied to load weight, dimensions, distance, route complexity, and equipment requirements. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales through six regional offices (Shelbyville KY, Nashville TN, Greenville SC, Akron OH, Peoria IL, Jacksonville FL), supplemented by an active trade show calendar across power generation, nuclear, biomass, data center, breakbulk, and steel industry events. Each project receives a dedicated project manager. In August 2025, the company transitioned from founder ownership to private equity backing when CORE Industrial Partners made a platform investment, with formal announcement in January 2026, signaling an acquisition-driven growth strategy extending the firm's industrial services portfolio.

Name

Edwards

Legal name

Edwards Moving & Rigging, Inc.

Website

https://edwardsmoving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Edwards Moving & Rigging provides specialized heavy hauling, rigging, and multimodal transport services for power generation, nuclear, manufacturing, automotive, and steel industries. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Shelbyville, KY, the firm operates a Goldhofer-equipped fleet across six US regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Haul Transportation and Rigging Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM), Energy & Power Projects (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation) (TLACAIAB), Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA), Engineering, Lift Planning & Method Statements (Rigging/Crane Plans) (TLACAIAL)

Keywords

• Heavy hauling services
• Specialized rigging solutions
• Multimodal transportation
• Oversized cargo transport
• Industrial lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Shelbyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Heavy Hauling Services: Project-based heavy transport services for oversized, overweight, and super-load cargo. Revenue generated through negotiated project contracts encompassing transport engineering, route planning, permitting, and execution. Pricing varies by load weight, dimensions, distance, route complexity, and equipment requirements.
2. Specialized Rigging Services: Engineering-driven rigging solutions including crane-based lifts, strand jack operations, gantry system deployments, and custom-engineered solutions. Billed as part of integrated project contracts with pricing tied to project complexity, equipment utilization, and engineering requirements.
3. Multimodal Transportation Services: Full-spectrum multimodal capabilities combining rail, road, sea, barge, and air transport modes. Projects typically structured as turnkey engagements where Edwards engineers the optimal route and manages the full door-to-door delivery.
4. Rail Siding & Storage Services: Flexibly tailored warehousing and storage solutions including secure fenced yards, covered storage, and advanced warehousing with loading dock access and inventory management. Revenue generated through storage and handling service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Edwards Moving & Rigging provides project-based heavy hauling, specialized rigging, and multimodal transportation services for oversized, overweight, and super-load cargo. The company engineers turnkey solutions integrating road, rail, sea, barge, and air transport modes, supported by an in-house engineering team (civil, structural, mechanical, marine) and a specialized fleet including Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailers, Faktor 5 High Girder Bridge, strand jacks, and hydraulic gantry systems.

Product overview

Edwards Moving & Rigging is a heavy haul and specialized rigging service provider founded in 1961, headquartered in Shelbyville, KY. The company operates as a unified service platform organized around four core service pillars: Heavy Hauling (oversized/over-dimensional transport), Multimodal Transportation (integrating rail, road, sea, barge, and air), Specialized Rigging (custom lifting solutions), and Rail Siding & Storage (logistics hub with direct rail access). These services are backed by an Engineering & Project Management team that provides site analysis, permitting, route surveys, and traffic control coordination. The company maintains a fleet of specialized equipment including Goldhofer hydraulic platform trailers, Faktor 5 High Girder Bridge systems, A250-A500 Dual Lane Transporters, Hydraulic Gantry systems (450T-700T), Hydraulic Strand Jacks (800-ton), and Hydraulic Lock-N-Slide systems. Additional offerings include Bridge & Utility Mitigation services with modular bridge jumpers supporting loads up to 3,000,000 lbs. The company serves markets including power generation, nuclear, manufacturing/automotive, highway heavy-haul, and steel industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Hauling Expert transport service for massive, oversized, and complex loads, handling everything from single colossal components to complex multi-stage transport of numerous heavy units with turnkey execution. Targeted at industrial clients in power generation, nuclear, manufacturing, and steel sectors.
• Multimodal Transportation Full-spectrum capabilities combining rail, road, sea, barge, and air transport to engineer optimal routes for door-to-door delivery of cargo navigating tight clearances. Serves clients requiring integrated multi-mode logistics for oversized cargo.
• Specialized Rigging Custom-engineered solutions for complex rigging challenges including precision crane-based lifts, strand jacks, gantry systems, and innovative combinations for intricate lifting demands. Used for industrial plant installations and heavy lift projects.
• Rail Siding & Storage Logistics hub services at the Shelbyville, KY facility featuring direct rail access via Norfolk Southern mainline, 400-foot rail siding, and 20+ acres of customizable warehousing and storage solutions. Targets industrial clients needing secure storage with rail connectivity.
• Engineering & Project Management Integrated project services assigning dedicated project managers with comprehensive site analysis, route surveys, permitting, utility coordination, and traffic control planning. Team includes civil, structural, mechanical, and marine engineers serving industrial clients on complex transport projects.
• Bridge & Utility Mitigation Services to navigate existing infrastructure including Modular Bridge Jumpers (20'-120' systems supporting up to 3,000,000 lb loads), Overhead Utility Mitigation, and Transport Configurations using Goldhofer Dual Lane trailers for bridge-friendly routes. Targeted at highway heavy-haul clients facing infrastructure constraints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000,000 lb (1500 ton) load capacity supported by modular bridge jumper systems
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BreakBulk EuropeminorOthers · 16 June 2026Edwards participates in BreakBulk Europe (June 16-18, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands), uniting over 11,400 attendees as the premier networking platform for the project cargo and breakbulk industry in Europe.
• Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC)minorOthers · 16 June 2026Edwards participates in the EPC Show (June 16-17, 2026 in Houston, TX), the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects, uniting 10,000+ engineering, construction, and supply chain professionals.
• SC&RA Annual ConferenceminorOthers · 20 April 2026Edwards participates in the SC&RA Annual Conference (April 20-24, 2026 at Omni Amelia Island, FL), attracting industry owners, CEOs, and top managers with education sessions, safety awards, and Job of the Year competitions.
• Journal of Commerce Breakbulk Conference & ExhibitionminorOthers · 20 April 2026Edwards participates in the JOC Breakbulk Conference (April 20-22, 2026 in New Orleans, LA), bringing together breakbulk and project cargo shippers, specialized carriers, project forwarders, and ports for networking and industry discussions.
• International Biomass Conference & ExpominorOthers · 31 March 2026Edwards participates in the International Biomass Conference & Expo (March 31-April 2, 2026 in Nashville, TN), the world's largest event for bioenergy and biobased products industries, expected to draw nearly 1,000 attendees.
• Waste Management Symposia (WM2026)minorOthers · 8 March 2026Edwards participates in WM2026 (March 8-12, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona), a global forum for radioactive materials handling and nuclear facility decommissioning, uniting 2,500+ attendees from 900+ organizations across 30 countries.
• Specialized Transportation Symposium (SC&RA)minorOthers · 24 February 2026Edwards participates in the Specialized Transportation Symposium (February 24-26, 2026 in Birmingham, AL), the ultimate gathering of heavy haul professionals across the OS/OW spectrum offering opportunities to learn from experts on safety, permitting, and best practices.
• Power GenminorOthers · 20 January 2026Edwards Moving & Rigging participates in Power Gen (January 20-22, 2026 in Dallas, Texas), the industry's leading business and education hub for power generation professionals. The event brings together generator owner-operators, engineers, manufacturers, and service providers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Bigge is one of the largest US crane and heavy transport operators, providing specialized rigging and heavy haul services. Comparable to Edwards across transformer transport, industrial project work, and crane-based rigging for power generation customers.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Barnhart is a US-based heavy lifting, rigging, and specialized transport company with national branch coverage. Competes with Edwards in industrial rigging, heavy haul, and engineered solutions for power, manufacturing, and steel customers.
• Maxim Crane Works: Maxim is a large US crane rental and lifting services provider with a national branch network serving industrial, commercial, and energy customers. Overlaps with Edwards on crane-based rigging for power, refinery, and heavy industrial projects.
• Deep South Crane & Rigging: Deep South is a US crane rental and rigging company serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers across the Gulf and Southeast. Comparable to Edwards in crane-based rigging, plant work, and industrial customer overlap.
• Sarens: Sarens is a global heavy lifting and engineered transport provider serving energy, infrastructure, and industrial clients with cranes, hydraulic trailers, and rigging. Overlaps directly with Edwards' Goldhofer-based platform, strand jack, and gantry services across power, nuclear, and wind projects.
• Lampson International: Lampson is a US-based heavy lift and specialized transport provider operating large crawler cranes and modular trailers for power, mining, and industrial projects. Closely comparable to Edwards on engineered heavy haul and on-site rigging services.
• Emmert International: Emmert International is a US heavy haul and rigging specialist serving power, refinery, and industrial clients with engineered transport solutions. Directly competes with Edwards on super-load and transformer moves, particularly in the western and midwestern US.
• Mammoet: Mammoet is the world's largest heavy lifting and transport specialist, offering engineered heavy haul, rigging, and installation services for power, petrochemical, and civil projects. Directly comparable to Edwards in super-load transport, modular trailers, and turnkey project execution, but at significantly larger global scale.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Logistics Holdings: Universal Logistics is a diversified US trucking and logistics provider offering specialized and heavy-haul transportation as part of a broader freight portfolio. Comparable to Edwards' long-distance oversize/overweight trucking business model but at much larger and more diversified scale.
• Columbus McKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a broad industrial equipment manufacturer supplying hoists, cranes, and material handling solutions globally. Not a direct transporter, but supplies the rigging and lifting equipment category that Edwards' strand jack and gantry operations depend on, making it an adjacent incumbent in the heavy-lift value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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