Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Heavy Hauling & Rigging Solutions
J A Miara is a fourth-generation, family-owned industrial services provider with over six decades of experience in heavy hauling, rigging, crane operations, and industrial storage. Since our founding in 1956, we have built a reputation for executing complex industrial equipment moving and relocation projects with precision, safety, and reliability. Our expertise spans industries including aerospace, data centers, energy, graphic arts, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, supported by a modern fleet of over 100 trailers, 45 forklifts, and specialized equipment with capacities up to 160,000 pounds. We combine decades of hands-on experience with technical expertise to deliver projects on time and on budget, maintaining the highest safety standards.Our TWIC-certified drivers and NCCCO/NCCER-certified crane operators ensure compliance and efficiency in port transloading, factory relocations, and oversized load transportation. With strategically located facilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, we provide secure short- and long-term storage solutions for heavy industrial machinery. Our commitment to innovation, client satisfaction, and continuous growth has positioned us as a trusted partner and industry leader across North America and international markets.
Services
Trucking
Rigging
Crane Rental
Storage
Forklift Rental
Factory Relocation
Port Transloading
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- Committed to safety with NCCCO/NCCER-certified operators and TWIC-certified drivers
- Reliable all-in-one service for rigging, crane, trucking, and storage needs
- 24/7 availability for emergency and time-sensitive projects
- Convenient locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire
- Decades of experience in complex industrial equipment relocation
Associations and certifications
- NCCCO
- NCCER
What people say
Top-shelf organization
Professional and courteous
Knowledgeable and professional
Highly recommend
Flawless execution
Services
Trucking
J A Miara provides specialized trucking services for oversized and overweight loads across the U.S. and Canada. Our modern fleet of over 100 trailers handles standard shipments to complex freight requiring permits and specialized routing. Decades of experience in heavy haul and rigging ensure safe, compliant transportation for industrial equipment, machinery, and out-of-gauge cargo.
Rigging
Our rigging experts specialize in lifting, moving, and positioning industrial equipment of all sizes. From tight-access relocations to full plant moves, we deliver coordinated solutions using advanced techniques and equipment. With NCCCO/NCCER-certified teams, we ensure precision handling for CNC machinery, manufacturing equipment, and other heavy industrial assets.
Crane Rental
We offer crane rental and operation services with a fleet of boom trucks and mobile hydraulic cranes. Our certified operators create lift plans and execute hoisting projects for construction, manufacturing, and industrial clients. Equipment includes 40-ton overhead bridge cranes and forklifts with capacities up to 160,000 pounds.
Storage
Secure storage solutions for heavy machinery and equipment across four strategically located facilities in MA and NH. Features include 30-foot indoor clear heights, outdoor laydown yards, 40-ton bridge cranes, and 160,000-pound forklift capacities. Services include unloading, reloading, and climate-controlled options for short- or long-term needs.
Port Transloading
Specialized port services for container drayage, transloading, and cross-docking operations. TWIC-certified drivers ensure compliant access to port facilities, handling out-of-gauge shipments on flat racks and open-top containers. Located 10 miles north of the Port of Boston for efficient cargo movement to final destinations.
People
Joseph A. Miara Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
With over 40 years of industry experience, Joseph A. Miara Jr. leads the fourth-generation family business, growing it from a small rigging operation into a comprehensive industrial services provider through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence.
Joseph Miara III
Vice President
Vice President Joseph Miara III combines field experience as a rigger and CDL-A driver with business management expertise to drive company growth, overseeing acquisitions that expanded services into graphic arts and national heavy hauling markets.
Chris Giroux
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Giroux ensures operational efficiency and strategic growth as COO, maintaining client relationships through accountability and clear communication while overseeing daily operations across all service lines.
Tim Miara
General Manager, Cranes
Tim Miara leads crane operations with six years of hands-on experience as a certified mobile crane operator, bridging field operations and strategic management to enhance safety and efficiency in crane and rigging services.
Michelle Lacey
Transportation Manager
Michelle Lacey manages transportation logistics, praised by clients for her organizational skills and understanding of complex processes in ocean container handling and time-sensitive deliveries.
Questions
What industries does J.A. Miara Transportation serve?
We serve aerospace, data centers, energy, graphic arts, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other industries requiring heavy machinery transport and storage.
Do you handle oversized or overweight loads?
Yes, we specialize in high, wide, or heavy permit loads with a fleet designed for complex oversized freight transportation.
Are your crane operators certified?
Our crane operators hold NCCCO and NCCER certifications for safe and professional hoisting operations.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 availability for urgent rigging, hauling, and crane needs with rapid response times.
What storage options are available?
We offer secure indoor and outdoor storage across four MA and NH locations with capacities up to 160,000 pounds and 30-foot clear heights.
Can you assist with international shipments?
Yes, we handle port transloading and transportation to international destinations including Canada, Mexico, Ireland, and South Korea.
