About V. Van Dyke
V. Van Dyke, Inc. was founded in 1949 in Eastern Washington by Verl Franklin Van Dyke and his wife, Doris. Deciding to uproot from Eastern Washington to the Greater Seattle Area in the 1950’s allowed the Van Dykes to expand their business and incorporate additional steering units. The business relocated one more time in 2016 to Tacoma, Washington.
V. Van Dyke, Inc. holds the record for transporting the longest girder in Washington. The 205 foot-long W100G girder was 16 feet loaded height. The girder weighed 254,000 pounds, and V Van Dyke showcased their capabilities through this almost “impossible” feat.
V. Van Dyke has transported equipment and structures through the United States, from the Greater Seattle Region, to Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, New Jersey, and beyond. After the Mt. St. Helen's eruption in 1980, V. Van Dyke freighted in replacement steel and concrete structures to rebuild access for the public. Prior to the 2000 Olympic Games, V. Van Dyke transported ⅔ of the Steel Bridges to rebuild infrastructure in Salt Lake City, Utah. V. Van Dyke, Inc. carried 20 cranes to Mississippi for NASA’s fuel facility. For additional projects, click
Throughout the history of the company, teamwork, optimal equipment, and hard work have molded a reputation of success, and simultaneously setting the standards for heavy-haul processes. Contact V. Van Dyke today for your specialty transportation needs.
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Pictures located above in the About Us section were taken by Washington State Department of Transportation.
Specialist in Oversize Hauling
1949
V. Van Dyke, Inc. moves to Seattle, Washington, and expands business with additional steering units.
1970's
Mr. V. Van Dyke passes away, wife Dorris inherits sole ownership. Doug Buss is appointed President and expands area of operation and company. V. Van Dyke has the most steering equipment in Washington.
2002
V. Van Dyke transports 87 oversized loads of Transfer Girders in the new Transbay Transit Center from Vancouver, Washington to downtown San Francisco, California.
The company transports 31 loads from Vancouver, Washington to Universal City, California, for the new pedestrian walkway at Universal Studios. One of the loads was 21 feet wide.
2016
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V. Van Dyke is established in Eastern Washington.
1950's
Company moves to the forefront of long and heavy load capabilities.
1980's
The fleet is updated with new tractors and specialized trailers.
2015
V. Van Dyke, Inc. moves to Tacoma, Washington.
V. Van Dyke delivers 111 WF100G pre-stressed concrete girders, ranging from 155’ long, 191,000 pounds to 173’ long, 215,000 pounds. This delivery is for the Tacoma I-5 Puyallup Bridge HOV Project.
V. Van Dyke transports 25 – UF60G5 concrete tub girders and 40 – WF83G pre-stressed Concrete Girders Tacoma I-5 M Street to Portland, Oregon.
Notable Projects
Alaska Projects
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