Welcome to our department today. I am going to start by informing you what is Heavy Haul?
Heavy Haul plays an important role in the trucking and logistics industry and the economy as a whole. Without the proper equipment and teachings the valuables services of heavy haulers, Large Equipment and Oversize Crate with supplies could not be safely or legally transported.
Heavy Haul could present some challenges to broker, fleet manager, district managers due to the size and weight of the freight. Along with numerous local, state and federal regulation.
This type of shipment or freight requires the proper type of commercial trailer whether for standard (8.5' width, up to 53' in length, usually anything over 45,000 lbs. requires permit to be haul on the roads, highways and freeways of America.
There are different types of heavy hauling contractors or operators in this industry. Before you can adventure into this branch of trucking or heavy haul. It is very important to understand what heavy haul loads are all about before booking a load. The type of heavy haulers are operators of:
There are numerous examples of heavy haul freight that can be transport in this department of trucking such as
Heavy Haul trucking may also be known as a superload, machinery hauler, oversize hauling and heavy equipment trucking.
The maximum size for standard shipments according to US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is:
The maximum size for heavy haul depends on the type of trailer being used.
PERMITTING FOR HEAVY HAUL TRUCKING
Oversize loads often need special permitting to comply with local regulations. The federal Government is not responsible for issuing permits. Each state has their own type of permit system where all heavy haulers must comply to. You must conduct a route plan before applying for the state in which you need to travel in or thru.
The route plan may or may not be accepted by the structural engineer department of the state due to low limbs, bridge allowance or any type of condition where your shipment or equipment can be damaged due to size and weight. There are numerous ways permits are issue in states. Do your research before calling and applying for permits. You need axle spacing, Tire rating in weight allowed on tires or axles. I can go on and on. If you want more detailed information go to the trailer in which you need to know more about. The department manager of trailer can go more in details if you need more clarity on the the business.
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