Osage Specialized Transport

Osage Specialized Transport, Inc., a company specializing in heavy hauling services, was originally formed in January of 1995 as Native Sons Transportation as an independent carrier. In October of 2001, the company decided to become an agent organized trucking company working
with larger carriers who employed the owner/operators. As the company changed structures, they reformed the name to better suit the company for the future. The company changed from an asset-based company to a non-asset based agent. This allowed for the business to grow and the
owner/operators to gain their own freedom and be independent business owners.

Osage has always worked with the philosophy, “we work for two entities; the customers and the drivers” and they have maintained a very pro-active relationship with both. The company has sustained the same ownership since inception as a 50/50 partnership with Alvin Chowning and Gineva McKinney, who have over 75 years of combined experience in transportation, driving, operations and safety. Al Chowning has hauled steel, meat, chemicals and machinery in his years prior to becoming part owner. Gineva McKinney has always taken care of the invoicing and payment priorities as well as some dispatch. Commodities for Osage have included buildings, tankers, equipment and even a 60-foot Christmas tree for the City of Avon, Colorado, as well as many things in between. The company strives to be involved on the ground level of all processes, such as helping on job sites with loading and unloading, as well as taking care of the required proof of delivery paperwork that is mandatory for every load. Osage’s fleet of drivers is familiar with the operation of the equipment and commodities the company hauls. There is always someone available to help field questions, get answers and take care of the details. Al spends time on the job sites helping the customers and the drivers, while Gineva maintains the office and all the background work that keeps the business running. The owners are ably assisted by a supportive staff.

HEAVY HAUL TRUCKING

Heavy haul trucking is needed by companies looking to ship machinery or equipment throughout states, or even across the country. There are special considerations involved with moving overweight or over-sized equipment, especially when the trip crosses state lines. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding the transportation of equipment on their roads, and there are many roads which literally cannot support the weight or the size of such equipment.

One of the biggest factors involved in heavy haul trucking is safety, due to the sheer size and weight of the machinery involved. It is also necessary to obtain the correct permits from each of the states that are being crossed during transport. Finally, it’s necessary to have a flatbed or tractor-trailer which is capable of safely hauling the equipment, as well as an experienced crew that understands the requirements of such tasks.

Any equipment which is extremely heavy or large will also likely be very expensive and will be a major asset to the owner. This is why a great deal of extra care has to go into transporting any kind of equipment like this.