Do I Need Wine Hauling? FAQ from Wineries, Vineyards, and Distributors

If you’re in the wine business in Napa County, chances are you’ve had to move wine, barrels, or bottling supplies from Point A to Point B and probably under a tight deadline.

At Hansen Transport, we’re in and out of Napa County every day. We’ve hauled everything from fragile case goods to full bins of freshly picked grapes. So we figured, why not answer some of the most common questions we get about wine hauling in Napa County, in plain English?

Let’s dive in.

So, What Is Wine Hauling Anyway?

Good question. It’s more than just tossing a few boxes in a truck.

Wine hauling means moving:

• Case wine (the bottled stuff)
• Barrels, full or empty
• Bottling supplies (like corks, labels, glass)
• Winemaking equipment
• Bulk wine in totes or barrels

It also means doing all that carefully. This isn’t hauling gravel, wine is delicate and valuable.

Why Does It Matter Who Hauls Your Wine?

Because wine isn’t just heavy, it’s sensitive. It doesn’t like too much heat, too many bumps, or being treated like just another load.

Here’s how we handle it at Hansen Transport:

• Air-ride trailers keep things smooth on the road
• Clean, dry vans protect your goods
• Drivers who know their stuff: we hire folks who get why this job matters

Long story short: a good hauler like Hansen Transport keeps your wine in perfect shape. A bad one? You don’t even want to go there.

What Kind of Trucks Do You Use?

We’ve got a little bit of everything, depending on the job. Some of our go-tos:

• 28′ and 48′ air-ride vans for wine and barrels
• Flatbeds for equipment or stacked pallets
• Reefer trailers if you need temperature control

Tell us what you’re hauling and we’ll send the right rig.

Can You Handle Barrels and Case Goods?

Yep. That’s our bread and butter. We’re moving barrels and palletized case goods all over Napa County and beyond, every single week.

Need a few pallets dropped at a distributor? Done. Moving a truckload of full barrels to storage? No problem.

What If My Vineyard Is Off the Beaten Path?

We know the backroads, literally. A lot of Napa vineyards aren’t exactly freeway-adjacent, and that’s totally fine.

Our drivers are trained for:

• Tight turns and narrow vineyard lanes
• Unpaved or sloped access roads
• Working directly with your crew to load and unload safely

We’ve been there, done that and we’re still doing it.

Why Go with a Local Wine Hauler?

We live here. We work here. We’ve been hauling wine in Napa County for years, and we know:

• What time the bottling guys usually wrap up
• How to get around during crush
• Where the best coffee is while we wait to load (okay, maybe that’s just for us)

Being local means we’re flexible, responsive, and just down the road if something changes last minute.

Do You Haul During Harvest?

Absolutely. Harvest is one of our busiest (and favorite) times of year.

We offer:

• Flatbeds and bins for grape hauling
• Flexible schedules: early mornings, late nights, we’re used to it
• Extra equipment if your team’s stretched thin

We’re here to make harvest smoother, not more stressful.

Are There Any Special Rules for Hauling Wine?

There are a few. We follow all the necessary rules around:

• Alcohol transport
• DOT weight and safety regulations
• Proper loading and cargo security

You don’t have to sweat the details, we’ve got it covered.

How Do I Pick the Right Hauler?

Look for a company that:

• Knows wine and how to move it safely
• Has the right trucks and gear
• Shows up on time
• Communicates clearly

That’s us in a nutshell. Hansen Transport isn’t some big-name logistics chain, we’re real people with boots on the ground and years of hands-on experience in Napa wine country.

How Do I Get a Quote?

Super easy. Call us, email us, or stop by the shop if you’re local. We’ll ask a few quick questions:

• What are you hauling?
• Where’s it going?
• Any specific timing or handling needs?

Then we’ll get you a fair quote and stick to it.

What Makes Hansen Transport Different?

Here’s what folks tell us:

• We’re easy to work with
• We take the job seriously
• We treat your wine like it’s our own

We’re family-run, locally rooted, and we show up when we say we will. Simple as that.

Let’s Get Your Product Moving

Moving wine in Napa County isn’t just another delivery job. It’s about trust, timing, and doing things the right way. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’re already in the right place.

Give Hansen Transport a call, we’ll get your wine there safe and sound, every time.

Call today at 707-974-9656 or contact us online now to get started.