What types of freight does Nickels Brokerage handle?

Nickels Brokerage coordinates shipments that don’t move well on standard dock-to-dock freight. We arrange transportation for oversized equipment, boat docks, bundled pipe and sucker rods, construction materials, and machinery delivered to farms, rural properties, marinas, and job sites.

Can you deliver to a farm, ranch, or lake property?

Many shipments we handle go to locations without loading docks. We coordinate drivers, trailer type, and delivery timing so freight can safely reach rural properties, waterfront locations, and installation sites.

Do oversized loads require permits?

Shipments exceeding legal width, height, length, or weight limits often require state permits and route planning. We arrange permits, routing, and scheduling when needed and explain any restrictions before the truck is dispatched.

How do I know what trailer my shipment needs?

After reviewing the dimensions, weight, and delivery location, we determine whether the load should move on a flatbed, step-deck, lowboy, extendable trailer, or other specialized equipment.

I already purchased equipment or materials — can you arrange pickup?

Most customers contact us after purchasing equipment, fencing materials, or dock sections. We coordinate pickup from the seller or supply yard and arrange delivery to the final destination.

What information do you need for a shipping quote?

We typically need the item description, dimensions (length, width, height), approximate weight, pickup location, and delivery location. Photos are helpful but not required.

Freight That Doesn’t Fit Standard Shipping

We coordinate oversized and difficult freight that standard shipping can’t handle.

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Whether you’re moving a single skid-steer, a truckload of sucker rods for fencing, a floating dock headed to Tennessee, or oversized machinery requiring permits and specialized routing, Nickels Brokerage brings deep industry expertise to every load. We specialize in freight that won’t fit in a dry van — anything large, heavy, long, awkward, sensitive, or requiring securement knowledge and the right equipment.

From rural farms to industrial yards, marina launches to oilfield supply houses, we serve shippers across all 50 states with dependable communication and carefully vetted carriers.

Trusted by elite shippers.

Big enough to get the job done. Small enough to care.

We are driven to always do the right thing for our customers. Trust is earned over time, and we are proud to say that most of our customers have used our services for years.

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Agricultural & Farm Equipment

We haul farm equipment across all 50 states.

Docks & Waterfront Equipment

We understand the complexities associated with transporting boat docks and boat dock materials.

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Sucker Rods & Oil Pipes

We deliver sucker rods for ranchers and oilfield pipe yards nationwide.

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Flatbed Freight

Lumber, concrete pavers, pipes, and other materials that are too large or heavy to put into a van.

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Hotshot Freight Services

Lumber, concrete pavers, pipes, and other materials that are too large or heavy to put into a van.

Specialty Transport

Lumber, concrete pavers, pipes, and other materials that are too large or heavy to put into a van.

Our Specialty Transport Services

Nickels Brokerage specializes in nationwide transport of:

Agricultural & Farm Equipment: • Tractors
• Combines
• Sprayers
• Tillers
• Balers
• Planters
• Implements

We haul farm equipment across all 50 states.
Boat Docks & Waterfront Equipment: • Floating docks
• Aluminum docks
• Sectional docks
• Walkways
• Gangways

We understand the complexities associated with transporting boat docks and boat dock materials.
Sucker Rods & Oil Pipe: Sucker rods for agricultural fencing
• Drill pipe
• Casing
• Tubing
• Bundled rods

We deliver sucker rods for ranchers and oilfield pipe yards nationwide
Flatbed: Lumber, concrete pavers, pipes, and other materials that are too large or heavy to put into a van.
Hotshot: We are on stand-by ready to deliver your time-sensitive loads.
Specialty: If your delivery needs don't fit a standard categorization, odds are we can help.

Shipping Questions We Help Customers Answer

Many customers contact us after purchasing equipment, dock sections, or fencing materials and realizing they now need a way to get it delivered. Here are the most common shipping questions we help answer.

What types of freight does Nickels Brokerage handle?: Nickels Brokerage coordinates shipments that don’t move well on standard dock-to-dock freight. We arrange transportation for oversized equipment, boat docks, bundled pipe and sucker rods, construction materials, and machinery delivered to farms, rural properties, marinas, and job sites.
Can you deliver to a farm, ranch, or lake property?: Many shipments we handle go to locations without loading docks. We coordinate drivers, trailer type, and delivery timing so freight can safely reach rural properties, waterfront locations, and installation sites.
Do oversized loads require permits?: Shipments exceeding legal width, height, length, or weight limits often require state permits and route planning. We arrange permits, routing, and scheduling when needed and explain any restrictions before the truck is dispatched.
How do I know what trailer my shipment needs?: After reviewing the dimensions, weight, and delivery location, we determine whether the load should move on a flatbed, step-deck, lowboy, extendable trailer, or other specialized equipment.
I already purchased equipment or materials — can you arrange pickup?: Most customers contact us after purchasing equipment, fencing materials, or dock sections. We coordinate pickup from the seller or supply yard and arrange delivery to the final destination.
What information do you need for a shipping quote?: We typically need the item description, dimensions (length, width, height), approximate weight, pickup location, and delivery location. Photos are helpful but not required.

Customer Testimonials

Trusted by shippers big and small.

I have been working with Nickels Brokerage for 10+ years. They are dependable, honest, professional, caring, and extremely hard working. Dan works very hard finding the right drivers / rates for our needs and our customers. They take care of about 99% of ALL of our full loads, partial loads and hotshot loads. I will continue to work with Nickels Brokerage as long as I am in logistics.

Ronda Reed

Logistics Manager, GoBob Pipe & Steel

Used them to move a load of floating dock pavers to NC and was fair rate. Delivery was on time and the driver notified us before arrival. Everything worked out well.

Randy Keith

I own Advanced Transportation LLC and working with Nickels was a smooth and easy experience. One of the few brokers out there who actually tries to work with the truckers.

Filipp Timoshenko

Owner, Advanced Transportation LLC

Great experience with this outfit. Dan communicated well about the delivery status and Dave (the guy who was delivering the shipment) gave us updates on a regular basis.

Joe Arion

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