Heavy hauling is more complex versus regular freight transportation. Well before starting to load the freight, several state DOT compliance checks regarding weight and dimensions have to be made.
Permits are required by federal, state and local governments for any oversize or overweight freight transport and other travel restrictions will apply also. 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 shipments or loads. The state DOT is required to maintain their own set of state rules and regulations pertaining to oversize and overweight loads. The state DOT also issues oversize trucking permits on a case by case basis, that includes numerous factors.
When you need to know state regulations or laws 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 understanding of the laws and the transportation requirements of each state the tractor trailer will travel through provides you with the assurance that we will make sure all the required and applicable permits for the legal transportation of your freight are in place.
Heavy haul projects may seem difficult to most of the people out there, however consider the fact that heavy trucking companies 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 more planning and booking resources as opposed to regular freight movements. Generally the weight and dimensions require the use of lifting devices such as a crane or rigging or any other device 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.
Do you need to transport heavy equipment or a piece of heavy freight such as: Bridge Beams from San Antonio, TX to Wyoming?
The success of any heavy haul project depends on the selection of an experienced and reputable heavy haul company.
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 a heavy haul load originating from North Dakota or Wyoming to any destination in the US or Canada, plus all port cities such as Baltimore,
contact Great Western Transportation.
Heavy Haul Market Rate Quote
When you are gathering quotes for your heavy haul move in San Antonio, TX click above and get started.
Our staff has extensive experience that allows us to haul virtually all heavy freight from San Antonio, 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.
Heavy Haul Tips
The following are some tips to companies and individuals new to shipping an oversize/overweight item:
Be Informed
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. For example, if your commodity is a steel coil going to or coming from Alabama, ask whether the driver is certified to transport metal coils through Alabama. Alabama’s Metal Coil Law and not abiding by these laws bring fines to the driver, the carrier and the company who hired an un-certified driver to transport metal coils that originate or terminate in the state.
Planning
Scheduling certain services ahead of time is crucial. In case your load may require riggers or other specialized equipment to load or unload, this will need to be coordinated well in advance of the pick-up date. The specialized equipment often used for shipping OD/Heavy Haul loads is expensive and heavily in demand. If there are any delays in loading or unloading the truck, there may be detention charges, which could be significant.
Load Value
Always know the accurate value of the freight and convey this to your Great Western Transportation freight consultant when asking for a freight quote.
Trailer Types
Popular heavy haul trailer types are: 13 axle west coast, multi-axle, hydraulic lowboys, RGNs and Landolls.
Over-weight loads, commonly referred to as heavy haul, require careful planning to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
Heavy haul trucking projects have to be planned in advance and properly co-ordinated, that is why it is important to work with a heavy haul provider who has a back-ground in heavy haul.
Examples of heavy move projects are:
- Construction and Agricultural Equipment
- Cranes
- Energy Components
- Oil and Gas Production Modules
- Caterpillar D10T
Heavy haul loads are easily transported by Talbert Manufacturing, Inc. heavy haul trailers.
Other examples of projects that required extensive heavy transport:
- Brackenridge Apartments HVAC Phase 9
- Brownsville WWTP 1 & 2 Filter System
- MD Anderson Cancer Center 11th Floor Clark Clinic
- UT Austin Littlefield Home Carriage House
Other Heavy Equipment Types
- Boom Lift
- Compactors
- Feller Buncher
- Forklift
- Loader Backhoe
- Log Skidder
- Pavers
- Pipe Layers
- Skid Steers
If the load is over sized and over-the-road, our staff is ready, willing and able.
From Power Generation Components to Wind Turbines and Blades, Great Western Transportation has moved all major heavy equipment at a market based flatbed freight rate.
At Great Western Transportation we haul 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 San Antonio, TX.
