About Austin Crate & Freight

Central Texas's Premier White-Glove Specialty Shipping Experts

Our Story

Founded in 2010, Austin Crate & Freight has established itself as Central Texas's most trusted specialty shipping company. We recognized the need for professional, white-glove services for high-value items — fine art, designer furniture, and sensitive medical equipment — that demand more than standard freight handling.

What started as a small custom crating operation has grown into a full-service specialty shipping company serving galleries, museums, interior designers, medical facilities, and private collectors throughout Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond.

Our Mission

To provide museum-quality care and white-glove service for every shipment, treating each item with the attention and expertise it deserves. We're committed to protecting what matters most to you, whether it's irreplaceable artwork, luxury furnishings, or life-saving medical equipment.

Why Choose Austin Crate & Freight?

Specialized Expertise

Over 15 years of experience in specialty shipping with certified handlers trained in museum-standard practices, HIPAA compliance, and luxury furniture care.

Premium Protection

Custom crating, climate-controlled transport, and comprehensive insurance coverage. Your items are protected at every stage of the journey.

White-Glove Service

Professional handling from start to finish, including disassembly, secure packing, careful transport, inside delivery, and reassembly when needed.

Local Knowledge

Based in Austin and deeply familiar with Central Texas. We understand local logistics, building access, and community needs.

Meet the Team

Every article on the Austin Crate blog is written by the same people who pack and ship your items — experts with real, hands-on experience.

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Peter Hall

Owner & Master Crate Builder

Peter founded Austin Crate & Freight in 2010 after nearly a decade in logistics and museum artifact transport. He personally oversees custom-crate builds for fine art, antiques, heavy safes, and medical equipment — and writes about the craft from firsthand field experience. 15+ years specialty freight expertise.

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Max DeLeonardis

Operations Manager

Max runs day-to-day freight operations at Austin Crate & Freight — routing shipments, coordinating carriers, managing the crating crew, and keeping complex jobs on time and on budget. He writes with a cost-transparency focus, breaking down freight pricing and logistics for Austin-area businesses and homeowners.

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Editorial Standards

Every article published on the Austin Crate & Freight blog is written or reviewed by a member of our operational team — people who actively crate, ship, and move specialty freight in Austin every day. We don't publish generic shipping advice; we write from direct experience.

  • All pricing and cost data is drawn from real Austin Crate & Freight job histories
  • Technical crating and packing guidance reflects current field practice
  • Articles are updated when practices, costs, or local logistics change
  • Named authors with verified professional backgrounds — no anonymous content
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Call (512) 240-9818