Agricultural trucking · Montana and Wyoming

Hauling Hay and Cattle from the Helena Area

One of our regular hay routes starts at a ranch in Montana City, near Helena, and ends in Buffalo, Wyoming. Our crew also hauls cattle to auctions and other destinations. Both jobs start with the same question for the rancher and the driver: what will pickup and delivery look like?

Hauling round bales from Montana City to Buffalo

We’ve carried up to 32 round bales on loads along this route. A bale count helps get the conversation started, and knowing the bale size and approximate weight helps us plan for the specific load. Wind and changing weather are part of the trip. At both ends, it helps to know where the truck can pull in and who will be there to load or unload.

For the rancher receiving the hay, that load is feed their animals are counting on. Knowing who to call at each end helps everyone coordinate the delivery.

Taking cattle to auction

A cattle haul adds details that don’t come up with a load of hay. We’ll want to know how many head are moving, what the loading area looks like and when the sale barn expects the delivery. Let us know who will meet the driver and whether there’s anything about the approach or loading setup we should discuss ahead of time.

What to share when you book a haul

• Pickup and delivery locations, preferred timing and a contact at each end.
• For hay, the bale count, bale size and approximate weight, if known.
• For cattle, the number of head, the loading setup and the delivery window.
• Any narrow gates, soft ground or limited room to turn a truck around.

See our transport and trucking services or read more about livestock transport around Helena and Townsend.

Frequently asked questions