Barnhart was hired to transport a turbine and generator from Duluth, MN to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada, a journey of nearly 2,000 miles. The crew put together a convoy composed of prime movers, Eastrac trailers and a GS-800 Dreamliner.
In October, the generator was hauled 2,000 miles through Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana and across the border 120 miles into Canada. The dimensions of the load were 210' long, 24'10" wide and 18'6" tall. The weight of the entire convoy was 642,144 pounds.
In November, it was the turbine’s turn. The route was 1,800 miles through Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and into Canada and took three weeks. The gross weight of the entire transporter load was 976,800 pounds. Its size was 344'10" long, 24'10" wide, and 18'6" tall, which spanned the entire width of a two-lane road.
Several months of planning and coordinating with local DOTs, counties, cities and utility companies were needed to map out and prepare the route. The crew also battled the snow and extreme terrain of the Midwest and customs to cross the border before winter set in. But both hauls were completed safely and without incident due to exceptional teamwork.