Our Story
Precision Heavy Haul, Inc.
Heavy Specialized Transport Services
Mike Poppe, an Arizona native was born in 1959 and grew up around the trucking industry. He made his first heavy haul move as a teen, and worked as an owner operator in the early years of his career. In 1984, at the age of 24, Mike made the decision to establish his own company. He purchased a 1967 Kenworth a 60-ton lowboy with booster axle, and Precision Heavy Haul, Inc. was born.
Precision Heavy Haul’s first customers were from the construction industry hauling earth moving equipment. His reputation for quality work and on time delivery quickly spread throughout the industry. With the increase in workload came the need for expansion, both in personnel and equipment. In 1986, Mike designed and had built the first trailer to legally move Caterpillar’s 245 excavators without the costs and delays of partial disassembly.
The company has continued to grow and become more diversified, largely due to the fact that Mike has been able to find a nitch in meeting specialized equipment demands that other local companies do not offer.
Being the biggest company has never been a goal, but having the right people in place to make Precision the safest and one of the best heavy haulers, has always been a priority. Precision Heavy Haul, Inc. will continue to emphasize our philosophy … “Commitment to Excellence”, which has proven to be the foundation for the customer service we provide. Pride and dedication has allowed PHH to be involved in many well known projects and the recipient of numerous awards, such as SCRA Hauling Job of the Year two consecutive years.
Over the last 30 years Precision hasn’t wavered from what it was built on, the fleet has grown to 17 tractors and 150+ trailer combinations, which not only accommodates the specialty field but also the everyday loads. Precision has proven its expertise in every phase of the heavy haul and rigging industry by going above and beyond! Our diversified fleet and creative engineering can meet the challenges of almost any shipment; we offer the finest and safest service in the Southwest.