International Machine Transport

International Machine Transport, or IMT, is a specialty ground transport company in North America. It moves aerospace assets, helicopters, jet engines and oversized machinery. The site says the company has served national defence agencies, airliners and aviation companies since 1991. The site does not give a head office address.

IMT provides 24/7 emergency aircraft on ground transport across the United States and Canada. The site says its air side capability and FOD awareness reduce the risk of damage to aircraft and critical parts. It moves aircraft engines using securement and transport procedures approved by the original equipment makers.

Helicopter shipping is a major service. The company uses trailers made for helicopters, including step deck and low profile designs with spaces for landing gear. The site says the company sets the standard for helicopter shipping in North America. Oversized helicopter transport is also listed.

IMT moves oversized and sensitive machinery for many industries. Its equipment includes step deck, flat deck, double drop and expandable trailers. It also has custom heated mill roll trailers for the pulp and paper industry. Its fleet includes air ride enclosed and open deck trailers. The site lists industries served such as satellites, medical technology, mining and energy, construction and marine.

The company says it uses only qualified aircraft maintenance engineers, drivers and logistics staff. It takes part in security clearance programs that cover aerospace work. The site says the company has set up its operations, equipment and staff for the aerospace industry.

The site includes comments from clients such as Sunwing Airlines, DynCorp International, CHC Helicopters, Columbia Helicopters and Air Canada. One comment describes moving seven helicopters in winter weather with no damage. Another says a driver handled a helicopter move in New York with care.

Customers can call the freephone number 1-800-665-7077 or the Canadian number (604) 855-5051. The phone line is monitored 24/7 for aircraft on ground events. The site also has a quote form with fields for cargo type, origin, destination, size and weight.