What BERARD - The Mega Transport Experts does

Berard Transportation is a third-generation, family-owned heavy transport and rigging contractor headquartered in New Iberia, Louisiana, founded in 1945 by Roy Berard Sr. The company provides mega-transport services for cargoes weighing thousands of tons, including offshore oil & gas structures, refinery towers, petrochemical modules, power transformers, mega yachts, and STS/ASC port cranes, serving enterprise clients across six verticals: energy (oil & gas), marine/shipyard, refinery & chemical, civil & infrastructure, ports, and power.

The service model is turnkey and project-based, combining in-house engineering (Load & Lift Plans, Barge Ballasting and Stability, Load and Lashing Plans, Weight and Center of Gravity analysis) with execution across marine, over-the-road, jacking, skidding, and rigging modes. Berard's technical core is one of the largest fleets of Goldhofer PST-SLE and Scheuerle Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) in the United States, supported by unified hydraulic jacking systems, self-climbing jacks, precision weighing systems, Hydra Slide skid systems, a proprietary 100-foot Modular Beam System ('Ole Red') designed in-house, a 275-ton crawler crane, and the company-owned BTI 1945 deck barge (219' x 43').

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts won via direct enterprise sales and competitive bids, with pricing determined by cargo weight, transport distance, complexity, equipment requirements, and engineering scope. The company operates five facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast (New Iberia HQ, Morgan City, Amelia waterfront, Houston/Crosby, Mobile) and serves clients nationwide, with no public pricing, no disclosed revenue, and no external investors or parent company. Leadership is entirely within the Berard family: Johnny Berard (President), Randy Berard (CEO), Braedon Berard (COO), and Brett Berard (VP Operations), supported by a Director of Marketing.

Name

BERARD - The Mega Transport Experts

Legal name

Berard Transportation

Website

http://berardtrans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BERARD is a third-generation, family-owned heavy transport contractor founded in 1945 that provides turnkey mega-transport services — including SPMT, jacking, skidding, marine, and over-the-road — for offshore, refinery, shipyard, port, power, and civil-infrastructure clients along the U.S. Gulf Coast and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Transport Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Lift / Breakbulk & RoRo Project Shipping (TLADAGAC), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Barge & Offshore Towage (Barge Moves, Rig/Platform Tows) (TLAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Heavy haul transport
• SPMT services
• Marine transportation
• Industrial rigging
• Super load transport

Headquarters

HQ city

New Iberia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heavy Transport Project Services: Berard generates revenue through project-based contracts for super heavy transport, barge load-out/load-in, marine transport, over-the-road super loads, skidding, jacking, rigging, and industrial storage. Projects span offshore oil & gas, shipyard, refinery, power, civil infrastructure, and port crane markets. Revenue is earned on a per-project basis through competitive bids and direct client engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BERARD provides super-heavy transport and rigging services for cargo weighing thousands of tons, including offshore structures, refinery towers, petrochemical modules, power transformers, and mega yachts. Services span marine transport, barge load-out/load-in, over-the-road super loads, skidding, jacking, rigging, industrial storage, and turnkey project management supported by an in-house engineering team.

Product overview

BERARD is a family-owned heavy transport company founded in 1945, providing mega transport services primarily along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The company operates a unified service model combining heavy transport services (Super Heavy Transport, Barge Load-Out/Load-in Operations, Marine Transport, Over the Road Super Loads, Skidding, Jacking, Rigging, and Industrial Storage) with engineering services (Load & Lift Plans, Barge Ballasting and Stability, Load and Lashing Plans, Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis, and Turnkey Project Management). The company maintains a fleet of specialized equipment including Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) from Goldhofer and Scheuerle, unified jacking systems, self-climbing jacks, gantry systems, precision weighing systems, Hydra slide systems, low profile skid systems, a 100-foot Modular Beam System (MBS), specialized trailers (dual lane, hydraulic steerable semi-trailers, steerable lowboys), the BTI 1945 deck barge, and a 275T crawler crane. BERARD serves six primary markets: Energy-Oil & Gas, Marine-Shipyard, Refinery & Chemical, Civil & Infrastructure, Ports-STS & ASC Cranes, and Power.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Super Heavy Transport Core heavy transport service for moving extremely large and heavy cargo weighing thousands of tons, serving enterprise clients in energy, marine, refinery, ports, power, and civil infrastructure sectors.
• Barge Load-Out and Load-in Operations Specialized service for loading and unloading cargo onto and from barges, including marine transport and waterfront yard operations for enterprise clients.
• Marine Transport Marine towing and barge transport services including deployment of the in-house BTI 1945 deck barge and chartering services for inland waterways or offshore operations.
• Over the Road Super Loads Transportation of super-heavy loads over roads using specialized trailers including conventional double-drop trailers, dual-lane hydraulic platform trailers, and steerable lowboys.
• Skidding Services Precision skidding systems ranging from lightweight hand-installable systems to robust 1,000-ton setups for handling super-heavy loads in confined spaces.
• Jacking Services Jacking operations using self-climbing jacks and unified hydraulic control systems ranging from manual to advanced computer-controlled options for precision load elevation.
• Rigging Services Professional rigging services for heavy lift operations, crane lifts, and industrial applications.
• Industrial Storage Secure indoor and outdoor industrial storage facilities at multiple Gulf Coast locations for cargo warehousing and equipment parking.
• Turnkey Project Management Comprehensive project management services covering initial engineering, execution, and final positioning and installation for super-heavy transport projects.
• Load & Lift Plans Engineering service providing detailed load and lift planning for heavy transport and rigging operations.
• Barge Ballasting and Stability Engineering calculations and planning for barge ballasting and stability during cargo operations.
• Load and Lashing Plans Engineering documentation for securing cargo during transport, including tie-down plans and lashing arrangements.
• Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis Precision weighing and center of gravity calculations to ensure safe and efficient heavy lift operations.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SCRA (Southern Carriers Refrigerated Association)minorOthersBerard is a member of SCRA, a network of specialized transportation and logistics carriers serving the Gulf Coast region.
• ISNetWorldminorOthersBerard is a member of ISNetWorld, a global contractor management platform helping clients with safety and regulatory compliance verification.
• AvettaminorOthersBerard is a member of Avetta, a leading provider of contractor prequalification and supply chain risk management services.
• ARSC (American Railway Safety Association)minorOthersBerard is a member of ARSC, an association focused on railway safety standards and best practices relevant to the company's rail spur access and rail-related transport operations.
• LMTA (Louisiana Motor Transport Association)minorOthersBerard is a member of LMTA, representing motor carriers in Louisiana and supporting the company's over-the-road heavy haul operations.
• ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors)minorOthersBerard is a member of ABC Pelican Chapter, a construction industry trade association supporting contractors in the heavy industrial sector.
• IDF (Iberia Development Foundation)minorOthersBerard is a member of IDF (Iberiabiz), supporting economic development in the Iberia Parish region of Louisiana where the company's headquarters is located.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mammoet: Mammoet is the world's largest heavy lifting and transport specialist, operating global SPMT-based mega-transport services for oil & gas, marine, refinery, and infrastructure clients in the same niche as Berard.
• Sarens: Sarens is a global heavy lifting specialist with one of the world's largest SPMT fleets, executing mega-transport projects for energy, civil, and industrial clients across geographies.
• Anderson Trucking Service: Anderson Trucking Service specializes in heavy and oversize hauling including wind energy components and industrial equipment, a U.S. niche player with comparable specialized freight capabilities.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Barnhart is a U.S.-based heavy lifting, rigging, and specialized transport company offering SPMT operations, crane services, and industrial storage directly comparable to Berard's service portfolio.
• Lampson International: Lampson operates heavy lift crawler cranes and specialized transport equipment for power, energy, and infrastructure clients, with similar super-heavy lift project capabilities to Berard.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Bigge is a U.S. heavy crane, rigging, and specialized transport company serving petrochemical, power, refinery, and infrastructure end markets with similar SPMT and crane capabilities.
• Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging: Ace Doran provides heavy haul trucking, crane services, and rigging for oversize industrial cargo across the U.S., overlapping with Berard's over-the-road super-load and rigging offerings.
• Omega Morgan: Omega Morgan is a U.S. heavy lifting, rigging, and industrial moving company using SPMTs and specialized trailers for refinery, power, and infrastructure projects analogous to Berard's project mix.

Broad incumbents

• Kirby Corporation: Kirby is a major U.S. inland marine transportation company operating tank barges and towboats, broadly comparable to Berard's BTI 1945 deck barge and marine transport service line.
• Konecranes: Konecranes is a large industrial incumbent with a major port solutions division serving U.S. ports with STS and yard cranes, partially overlapping with Berard's STS crane transport and installation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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