The process of heavy hauling is more complex than that of regular trucking and common freight transportation. Before even starting to load the equipment, several state DOT compliance checks regarding weight and dimensions have to be made.
Federal, state and local governments will require permits for any oversize or overweight heavy hauling transport and other travel restrictions must be obeyed to as well. Generally over-sized or overweight loads are referred to as non-legal loads. This simply means that the ordinary legal size and weight limits are exceeded for a road, highway or other transport infrastructure.
The Federal government does not issue permits for oversize or overweight heavy haul freight or loads. The state Department of Transportation is required to maintain their own set of state rules and regulations pertaining to oversize and overweight loads. The state DOT also issues overweight trucking permits on a case by case basis, based on numerous factors.
When you need to be aware of state regulations or law for oversize and over-weight shipping limitations or need general information about the limits and restrictions of these regulations, simply contact Great Western Transportation.
Our knowledge of the laws and the transportation requirements of each state the tractor trailer will travel through. This provides you with the assurance that we will make sure all the necessary and applicable permits for the legal transportation of your shipment are in place.
Moving large and heavy freight may seem difficult to most of the people out there, however consider the fact that heavy haulers move these over dimensional and overweight items every day. This should give you some assurance that these companies and their staff know what they are doing, simply because they have experience and background.
Heavy haul projects involve additional resources as opposed to regular freight moves. Generally the weight and dimensions require the use of lifting equipment such as a crane or rigging or any other equipment used for heavy lifting. Generally these devices are not common and must be reserved well in advance. The second factor due to the weight and dimensions of the freight may require permits to be secured prior to transport over the road. These permits are mostly issued by the state DOT (Department of Transportation), however a local city or municipality may require local permits also.
Does your construction company have a major project in Houston, TX?
Now you will have to get your backhoe, wheel loader or skip loader hauled to Houston, TX and ready to do some work.
The successful beginning of your next construction project starts with choosing a heavy haul company that will deliver the machinery on-time and within budget.
Specialized heavy haul shipments are exactly that, “specialized”. It takes a specialized company to handle oversize shipments, only experience and quality service provides this. Some heavy haul projects may require several trailers plus additional vehicles to support the heavy haul trailer. A great heavy haul trucking company handles the shipments many other companies do not have the equipment capacity for. No matter the size or weight, a reputable heavy haul company has the experience and knowledge of specialized transportation needed to offer a transport solution for your oversize shipment.
You will need a heavy hauler that has a flatbed fleet that includes not only traditional flatbed trailers, but also drop, double drop, step deck trailers and RGNs.
So if you need to ship heavy haul load originating from North Dakota or Oklahoma to any destination in the US or Canada, plus all port cities such as Lake Charles,
contact Great Western Transportation.
Heavy Haul Price Quote
When you are gathering quotes for your heavy haul move in Houston, TX click above and get started.
Our staff has extensive experience that allows us to haul virtually all heavy freight from Houston, TX to anywhere in US and destinations to Canada. This includes: rail spurs or oceanic ports or warehouses, plus to various locations throughout the United States and freight destined to Canada.
Useful Heavy Haul Tips
Following are some tips for companies and individuals new to shipping an oversize/overweight item.
Load Details
Providing load specific details such as whether the item is new or used takes only seconds, and will help ensure that appropriate cargo insurance exists to protect the load. This is especially important in LTL shipments, as the insurance provided on used machinery is generally pennies per pound when compared to that of new machinery. Always know the accurate value of the freight and convey this to your Great Western Transportation freight consultant when asking for a freight quote.
Tarps
Take the time to ask the extra question regarding tarping, especially if the load will require tarping. OD loads will often require more tarps than a typical flatbed truck carries. Make Great Western Transportation aware of this up front, and we’ll be certain to have the necessary tarps available. Large and/or odd-sized pieces will be difficult for even the best of drivers to tarp themselves. Any assistance your team can offer is much appreciated, even if it’s as simple as a place out of the elements.
Information
Information is crucial! Knowing the exact information regarding your OD/Heavy Haul shipment is extremely important, especially in regards to permits. You should know the verified length, width, height, and weight of the shipment. If at all possible, you should provide the make, model, and serial number if applicable. Providing accurate information will help expedite the permitting process.
Trailer Types
Popular heavy haul trailer types are: slide-axle, lowboys, lowbeds, RGNs and double drop-deck.
Heavy haul customers have unusually high expectations due to the fact the freight or load is often not replaceable if damaged. Thus heavy haul companies carry higher insurance coverage versus other types of tractor trailers operators.
Common case studies for heavy haul projects are:
- Construction and Agricultural Equipment
- Backhoes
- Mining Equipment
- Storage Tanks
- Caterpillar D10T
A major manufacturer of high capacity heavy haul trailers is: Talbert
Other examples of Texas projects that required extensive heavy transport:
- Castleberry Elementary School
- Central Texas College Building 104 & 121
- Houston Intercontinental Airport WWTP
- Trenton Crossing
Escort car and escort vehicle services are common in heavy haul transportation projects. These vehicles help to ensure the safety of the equipment being transported, plus the heavy haul tractor trailer driver and the rest of the public on the road.
Anything Heavy that Needs to Be Hauled
Other Heavy Equipment Types
- Boom Lift
- Compactors
- Feller Buncher
- Forklift
- Loader Backhoe
- Log Skidder
- Pavers
- Pipe Layers
- Skid Steers
Oil and Natural Gas Industry
From Construction and Agricultural Equipment to Aerospace Equipment Great Western Transportation has moved all major heavy equipment at a market based flatbed freight rate.
At Great Western Transportation we move your heavy equipment like it was ours. Our dedicated staff will assign the ideal heavy haul trailer that will meet the requirements of most any heavy shipment.
1-800-972-8484 – Call your heavy haul trucking company for Houston, TX.
