The business of heavy hauling is more complex than that of regular trucking and standard 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 require proper permitting for any oversize or overweight heavy hauling transport and other travel restrictions must be adhered 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 OD 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.
We have extensive 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 required and applicable permits for the legal transportation of your shipment are in place.
Heavy haul projects may seem complex 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 confidence 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 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.
Does your construction company have a major project in Austin, TX? Now you will have to get your dozer, scraper or excavator hauled to Austin, 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 a heavy haul load originating from Utah or Wyoming to any destination in the US or Canada, plus all port cities such as Tampa,
contact Great Western Transportation.
Heavy Haul Price Quote
When you are gathering quotes for your heavy haul move in Austin, TX click above and get started.
Our staff has extensive experience that allows us to haul virtually all heavy freight from Austin, 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:
Load Details
Providing 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 on hand. 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.
Over-weight shipments, commonly referred to as heavy haul, require careful planning to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
Heavy haul trucking demands attention to details, this is why it is important to work with a trucking company with a vast background in working with heavy haul loads, plus understanding additional requirements such as permits, safety and equipment.
When planning a heavy haul project and move, it is best to give yourself as much time as possible for planning and scheduling ahead of the actual move date. Ideally 14 to 21 days is minimum, but still acceptable in most cases.
- Bridge Beams
- Cranes
- Energy Components
- Oil and Gas Production Modules
- Mining Equipment
- Chillers and Rotors
- Pressure and Ethanol Vessels
- Caterpillar D11
A trailer by Talbert may be used for these types of loads.
Other examples of projects that required extensive heavy transport:
- Birdville ISD School Building Program
- Brackenridge Apartments HVAC Phase 9
- Bryan Municipal Service Center Fuel System
- Central Texas College Building 104 & 121
Escort car services are common with heavy haul transportation projects. Escort cars, also known as pilot cars, are equipped with a variety of equipment that help make heavy load transportation safer. Pilot car service helps to provide an added safety measure for the equipment you will be transporting plus the heavy haul driver and the public.
Other Heavy Equipment Types
- Boom Lift
- Compactors
- Feller Buncher
- Forklift
- Loader Backhoe
- Log Skidder
- Pavers
- Pipe Layers
- Skid Steers
From Wind Turbines and Blades to Power Generation Components, 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 Austin, TX.
