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A dolly transport system includes a dolly cart assembly having a dolly frame having at least one gripping handle, at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end, and a handle grip structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork. The dolly cart assembly includes a fi

A dolly transport system includes a dolly cart assembly having a dolly frame having at least one gripping handle, at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end, and a handle grip structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork. The dolly cart assembly includes a first supporting location that includes the gripping handle and a second supporting location remote from the first supporting location that includes the handle grip structure.

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1. A dolly transport system comprising: a dolly cart assembly comprising: a dolly frame including at least one gripping handle;at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end, the lifting fork comprising a grip receiving structure located at the distal end of the lifting for

1. A dolly transport system comprising: a dolly cart assembly comprising: a dolly frame including at least one gripping handle;at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end, the lifting fork comprising a grip receiving structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork and spaced apart from the at least one gripping handle; anda handle grip structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork, the handle grip structure comprising an assist rod that is removably coupled to the grip receiving structure;wherein the dolly cart assembly includes a first supporting location including the gripping handle and a second supporting location remote from the first supporting location including the handle grip structure. 2. The dolly transport system of claim 1 further comprising a first wheel set located along the dolly frame and a second wheel set located along the dolly frame, wherein the first wheel set and the second wheel set contact a ground surface to support the dolly cart assembly in a free-standing, inclined orientation. 3. The dolly transport system of claim 2, wherein: the first wheel set has a first wheel set pivot axis about which the first wheel set pivots;the second wheel set has a second wheel set pivot axis about which the second wheel set pivots;when the dolly frame is in the free-standing, inclined orientation, the first wheel set pivot axis and the second wheel set pivot axis are located in the same horizontal plane; andwhen the dolly frame is in a free-standing, upright orientation, the first wheel set pivot axis and the second wheel set pivot axis are located in different horizontal planes. 4. The dolly transport system of claim 2, wherein the first wheel set and the second wheel set comprise pneumatic tires having compliant surfaces that deform to distribute a load carried by the dolly cart assembly. 5. The dolly transport system of claim 1 further comprising a support platform adapted to support an object in a free-standing, upright orientation, the support platform comprising a platform frame and a plurality of casters extending from an underside of the platform frame, such that the lifting fork slides beneath the platform frame without contacting the platform frame. 6. The dolly transport system of claim 5, wherein the platform frame comprises a support platform tray and at least one retention lip extending upwards from the support platform tray. 7. The dolly transport system of claim 5, wherein at least a portion of the handle grip structure is located beyond the platform frame of the support platform when the dolly frame is positioned in the free-standing, upright orientation. 8. The dolly transport system of claim 5, wherein a length of the assist rod measured along the long axis of the assist rod is greater than a width of the platform frame in the long axis direction of the assist rod. 9. The dolly transport system of claim 1, wherein the dolly cart assembly further comprises a repositionable stand adapted to contact a ground surface in a deployed position to support the dolly frame in a free-standing, upright orientation. 10. The dolly transport system of claim 1 further comprising a retention strap coupled to the dolly frame as to at least partially secure an object to the dolly frame. 11. The dolly transport system of claim 1, wherein the dolly cart assembly further comprises a cushion coupled to the dolly frame, wherein the cushion is located between an object and the dolly frame. 12. The dolly transport system of claim 1, wherein the grip receiving structure comprises at least one opening through the at least one lifting fork. 13. The dolly transport system of claim 1, wherein the grip receiving structure comprises eye-bolts arranged proximate to the distal ends of the at least one lifting fork. 14. A dolly transport system comprising: a dolly cart assembly comprising: a dolly frame including at least one gripping handle;at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end;a grip receiving structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork and spaced apart from the at least one gripping handle; anda handle grip structure having an assist rod coupled to the grip receiving structure, wherein the assist rod is removable from the grip receiving structure;a first wheel set located along the dolly frame, the first wheel set having a first wheel set pivot axis about which the first wheel set pivots; anda second wheel set located along the dolly frame, the second wheel set having a second wheel set pivot axis about which the first wheel set pivots;wherein the first wheel set and the second wheel set contact a ground surface to support the dolly frame in a free-standing, inclined orientation, and the first wheel set pivot axis and the second wheel set pivot axis are located in different horizontal planes when the dolly frame is in a free-standing, upright orientation. 15. The dolly transport system of claim 14 further comprising a support platform adapted to support an object in a free-standing, upright orientation, the support platform comprising a platform frame and a plurality of casters extending from an underside of the platform frame. 16. A dolly transport system comprising: a dolly cart assembly comprising: a dolly frame including at least one gripping handle;at least one lifting fork extending from the dolly frame to a distal end and spaced apart from the at least one gripping handle;a grip receiving structure located at the distal end of the lifting fork; anda handle grip structure having an assist rod removably coupled to the grip receiving structure. 17. The dolly transport system of claim 16, wherein the dolly cart assembly further comprises a first wheel set located along the dolly frame and a second wheel set located along the dolly frame, wherein the first wheel set and the second wheel set contact a ground surface to support the dolly frame in a free-standing, inclined orientation. 18. The dolly transport system of claim 17, wherein: the first wheel set has a first wheel set pivot axis about which the first wheel set pivots;the second wheel set has a second wheel set pivot axis about which the second wheel set pivots; andwhen the dolly frame is in a free-standing, upright orientation, the first wheel set pivot axis and the second wheel set pivot axis are located in different horizontal planes. 19. The dolly transport system of claim 16 further comprising a support platform adapted to support an object in a free-standing, upright orientation, the support platform comprising a platform frame and a plurality of casters extending from an underside of the platform frame. 20. The dolly transport system of claim 19, wherein a length of the assist rod measured along the long axis of the assist rod is greater than a width of the platform frame in the long axis direction of the assist rod.