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HVAC, electrical contracting, mechanical contracting, computer engineering, printing, and manufacturing industries. Standard Cartage strives to be the best in its industry. Our experienced riggers and millwrights make that happen. With tons of experience moving equipment in and out of the toughest places, we have the know-how to help you achieve your goal.

Our warehouse is located in the near west suburbs of Chicago so that we can conveniently perform your machinery moving needs. With more than 75 years of experience, Standard Cartage Co., Inc. has the expertise to handle heavy rigging and machinery moving of all sizes and types.
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We are specialized truckers, machinery movers, riggers and machinery erectors with vast experience in moving boilers, chillers, water towers, heat exchangers, storage tanks, generators, electrical cabinets, printing equipment, plastic molding machinery, textile machinery, machine tools, die cutters, computer equipment, food processing equipment and recycling equipment.
Standard Cartage's original owner founded it as a trucking company in the Chicago area in the 1930s. In the 1950s, William Stoub bought Standard Cartage and it is currently owned by one of his sons and two of his grandsons. Early on, Standard found a niche moving printing equipment for printers located in and around the Chicago Loop, including the Printer's Row neighborhood. At that time, loft buildings housed many of the printers, requiring special rigging equipment to move presses in and out of the buildings.
Our location includes a 37,000 square foot warehouse which is kept at 45 degrees during the winter months. It is protected by a sprinkler system and burglar alarm system. This space allows us to receive equipment here, enabling us to make moves go more smoothly as valuable time and money are not wasted on the jobsite waiting for the delivery of equipment. Call or email us for a current quote on storage services.
Thank you guys for your efforts today. I don't know how you guys manage to squeeze this equipment in the spaces we ask sometimes. But this is why we hire you. You guys are the best. Thank you again. I have been using Standard Cartage machinery movers for years. If you're looking for a company that will exceed your expectations for working safely, great customer service, reliability, always there to help out, look no further, Standard is your company.There have been numerous projects I thought we could not get the equipment into the building but as usual Standard came out with their positive attitude and got the job done.
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Ak Green Light
Oct 25, 2018
They say they spop receiving at 2:30 on fridays. came here 5 pm friday and ware first in line. next morning they ware shifting my place in lane for no reason. that calls torcher. why? the supervisor was in a bad mood. This massage adressed to managers. Please. Treat your workers so they don't torch others.
Don Musick
Oct 15, 2018
I have been using Standard for over 30 years. NEVER a problem. Always arrive on time and finish earlier than expected. Great people to do business with. Not always the cheapest but always first rate and worth the difference.
Nelson C.
May 20, 2018
I made a delivery they're pretty good atmosphere I had no issues and John was a very polite.
Jeff Griffard
Apr 21, 2018
Standard Cartage is the best in the business when it comes to rigging any piece of equipment! I continually use and recommend these professionals on a regular basis. Your company will never be disappointed if you use them. Jeff Griffard Nickelson Indsutrial Service, Inc.
Steve C.
Feb 03, 2015
These people are THE best. We have used them for storage, setting generators & rigging. They have always done an outstanding job but last week they outdid themselves responding "literally" on a moment's notice to an urgent situation and hitting it again the following morning before the sun came up.