Watch Bennett & BOSS Transport Two Massive Slug Catchers

Driver Jimmy Wright shares live video drone footage of complex, heavy haul slug catchers transport.

Heavy haul trucking may not be the most glamourous, but it’s surely a sight to see. Bennett Motor Express driver Jimmy Wright recently put his high-tech video drone to use to capture live video footage of a massive move involving two slug catchers; huge steel vessels that separate natural gas and oil to remove “slug” or unwanted particles. Slug catchers are the first step in cleaning natural gas and provide a cleaner gas product for the second stage of the conversion process.

“A lot of people think natural gas is already pure and clean when it comes out the ground,” Jimmy says, “but it has to go through multiple stages, separators and compressors before it can be clean enough for us to use.”

Jimmy is a pro at hauling massive pieces of equipment like slug catchers. Throughout his career, he’s successfully completed over a hundred heavy haul transports weighing hundreds of tons all across the country. This particular move required the assistance of Bennett’s sister company, BOSS Crane & Rigging. BOSS provided a 330-ton capacity Liebherr LR 1300SX crawler crane to lift the units from the trailers and mount them for installation. There were 4 riggers and operators used for each lift.

We were fortunate enough to get a first-hand look at the move in action. Check out the video below for highlights from this amazing transport:

While Jimmy and the Boss Crane & Rigging teams make it look easy, transporting slug catchers is no easy feat. A move like this involves months of planning and preparation and a dedicated team of professionals. From state permits and local police escorts, to external bridge engineers and crane riggers and operators, it takes a true team effort to cover every inch of the route.

When asked about the most difficult part of executing moves like these, Jimmy responded, “It’s all in the planning. You’ve got to have the correct planning. Once you plan out your move, you select your equipment and start moving forward with the process.” He also credits his experienced team to the success of each trip.

“I can do these types of moves because of the people who work for and with me. If I don’t have the right people in the truck along with the right support crew, it’s not gonna’ move.”

Jimmy’s been working with his crew for 15 plus years, and each individual is responsible for various parts of the move. In addition to holding safety meetings every morning, reviewing routes for potential obstacles and ensuring the proper technicians are in place, Jimmy says it is vital to work with a group he can trust.