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Concord, NH
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Oversize Load Transport Company

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Years Of Experience
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Trusted Heavy Equipment, Oversize Load & Container Transport Services in Concord, NH

Moving heavy machinery, shipping containers, or oversized freight through Concord, NH, calls for a transport partner who understands the region’s tight roadways, historic districts, and ever-changing weather. With a mix of busy downtown streets, industrial zones, and rural stretches branching toward the Lakes Region and Vermont border, transporting large cargo here requires careful preparation and an experienced hand.

Heavy Haulers provides all transport services to and from Concord including:

  • Oversize Load Transport
  • Shipping Container Moving
  • Equipment Hauling
  • Truck Transport
  • Permit Pulling
  • Pilot Cars
  • Load Assistance
  • Commercial Equipment Transport
  • Door-to-Door Equipment Transport
  • Port-to-Port Container Hauling
  • Bulk Equipment Hauling
  • And More!

For more than 15 years, Heavy Haulers has provided dependable hauling services in and around Concord and beyond. Our team understands New Hampshire’s terrain, regulations, and seasonal weather, offering reliable transport solutions for local businesses, contractors, and industrial operations. From initial planning to final delivery, your load is handled with the utmost care by our team of experienced professionals.

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Transport Planning Tailored to Concord, NH’s Unique Infrastructure

No shipment moves effectively without thoughtful planning, especially when dealing with larger machinery or specialized freight. Concord’s roads range from tight colonial-era routes to wider commercial corridors along I-93 and I-393, making detailed planning all the more important.

Our logistics team reviews every important detail before dispatching equipment, taking into account pickup and delivery access, cargo dimensions and weight distribution, roadway restrictions, seasonal load limits, bridge clearances, rural route limitations, and timing strategies to steer around heavy traffic.

Industrial areas near Fort Eddy Road differ greatly from deliveries around South Main Street or out toward Pembroke and Bow. We craft a path that fits the environment and avoids unnecessary complications. The result is a straightforward, more coordinated move from the very start.

Reliable Container Transport Throughout Concord, NH and Beyond

Shipping containers play an essential role in New Hampshire’s storage, logistics, and construction sectors. You might be looking to move a standard 40-ft container, a high cube unit, or a custom model. Regardless, transporting containers safely requires the right trailers and a team familiar with Concord’s layout.

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There are tight industrial yards, narrow entrances near older buildings, and busy intersections during peak hours to navigate. It's a layout that calls for team with first-hand knowledge of Concords layout. We coordinate loading windows, line up local permits where needed, and select the best route to avoid delays along major roads.

With our crew managing the details, your container travels efficiently across central New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire Oversize Load Regulations

Legal Load Limits in New Hampshire (Without a Permit)

  • Maximum Dimensions:
  • Width: 8 ft 6 in
  • Height: 13 ft 6 in
  • Length:
    • Single vehicle: 45 ft
    • Truck-tractor/semitrailer: 53 ft trailer
    • Combination length: 65 ft overall
  • Maximum Weight:
  • Gross vehicle weight: 80,000 lbs
  • Single axle: 20,000 lbs
  • Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs
  • Tridem axle: Determined by axle spacing and bridge formula
  • New Hampshire follows the Federal Bridge Formula with state-specific roadway restrictions.

Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements

  • A permit is required when a vehicle or load exceeds New Hampshire's legal size or weight limits.
  • Permits are issued by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) Bureau of Turnpikes & Motor Carrier Services.
  • Most oversize/overweight permits are valid for 5 consecutive days.
  • Certain loads may require designated routing, bridge analysis, or engineering review depending on dimensions and infrastructure.

Oversize Dimension Thresholds (Permit Required)

  • Width:
  • Over 8'6": Permit required
  • Over 12 ft: One escort commonly required
  • Over 14 ft: Two escorts typically required
  • Over 16 ft: May require police escort or special approval
  • Height:
  • Over 13'6": Permit required
  • Over 14'6": Route survey may be required
  • Over 15 ft: Escort may be required
  • Over 16 ft: Engineering review and utility coordination often required
  • Length:
  • Over 65 ft: Permit required
  • Over 90 ft: One escort commonly required
  • Over 110 ft: Two escorts may be required
  • Over 120 ft: Police escort or additional traffic control may be required
  • Weight:
  • Over 80,000 lbs gross: Overweight permit required
  • Superloads (case-by-case):
    • Width: 16+ ft
    • Height: 16+ ft
    • Length: 120+ ft
    • Weight: 150,000+ lbs
  • Superloads require route surveys, bridge evaluations, and extended approval timelines.

Escort Vehicle Requirements

  • Escort Cars (Pilot Cars):
  • 1 escort required:
    • • Widths over 12 ft
    • • Lengths over 90 ft
    • • Height loads exceeding 14'6" on select routes
  • 2 escorts required:
    • • Widths over 14 ft
    • • Lengths over 110 ft
    • • Height loads over 15 ft
    • • Mountain or limited-visibility routes
  • Police Escort:
  • May be required when:
    • • Width exceeds 16 ft
    • • Loads require lane closures
    • • Turning movements significantly disrupt traffic
    • • Directed by NHDOT for public safety

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Travel Time & Restrictions

  • Daylight travel only for most oversize loads: sunrise to sunset
  • Night travel may be allowed for overweight-only (non-oversize) loads with special approval
  • No travel on major holidays:
    • • New Year's Day
    • • Memorial Day
    • • Independence Day
    • • Labor Day
    • • Thanksgiving
    • • Christmas
  • Urban areas such as Concord, Manchester, and Nashua may impose additional time-of-day or routing restrictions

Flagging and Lighting Requirements

  • All oversize loads must display:
  • "Oversize Load" signs on the front and rear.
  • Red or orange flags (18-inch square) on projecting corners.
  • Amber rotating or strobe lights on the hauling unit.
  • Escort vehicles must display amber lights when required.
  • Additional lighting may be required during low-visibility or winter conditions.

Additional Considerations

  • Narrow roadways and historic bridges require precise routing
  • Seasonal snow and ice may restrict permitted travel
  • Mountain corridors can impose escort spacing requirements
  • Construction zones frequently impact approved routes
  • Multi-state New England moves often require coordinated permits

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Professional Oversize & Heavy Load Hauling in Concord, NH

  • New Hampshire has strict regulations regarding height, width, escort needs, and seasonal weight restrictions, particularly during mud season and winter freeze-thaw cycles. This means your transport may need special permits or pilot car at different stages of its journey. We make things easy by managing this for you. We also carefully plan routes to avoid difficult terrain and obstructions like road works or low clearance bridges.
  • From industrial machinery and large fabrication components to construction equipment and tall modular units, we’re experts at moving oversized freight through Concord. Our drivers understand how to navigate the city’s busy areas, Interstate interchanges, and older neighborhoods that weren’t built for big equipment.
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On-Schedule Delivery for Concord, NH Businesses

  • Timely transport is vital across industries like construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and warehousing. Any delay can impact productivity, scheduling, and worse, project budgets. Heavy Haulers places punctual arrivals at the center of our service.
  • We monitor your shipment from start to finish, keeping an eye on anything that could slow progress, including downtown traffic backups, construction along key corridors, shifting weather conditions in central New Hampshire, and seasonal road restrictions during winter storms.
  • With real-time updates, you stay fully informed. Our logistics team stays in contact with drivers, allowing us to reroute or adjust timing when needed to keep your project moving forward, on schedule.
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Heavy Equipment Transport for Concord, NH’s Key Industries

  • Concord serves as a regional hub for state government, manufacturing, utilities, construction, and distribution. That means a constant need for reliable heavy equipment transport.
  • Heavy Haulers moves machinery of all sizes, including:
    • • Excavators, dozers, and wheel loaders
    • • Cranes, lifts, and road-building equipment
    • • Generators, compressors, and industrial machinery
    • • Farm and forestry equipment
    • • Warehouse and material-handling machinery
  • We’re proud to be able to offer the services of our extensive fleet to our clients, which includes lowboys, step-decks, flatbeds, multi-axle trailers, and more. Each shipment receives a setup tailored to its weight, dimensions, and loading conditions. With experienced drivers familiar with the hills, curves, and seasonal weather around Concord, your machinery is handled with accuracy every mile of the way.

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Honest Pricing Without Hidden Fees

When you request a quote, you receive a detailed breakdown covering every cost involved like permits, trailers, labor, escorts, and any special handling requirements.

We focus on predictable budgeting so you can prepare without worrying about extra charges later. Our pricing is competitive, transparent, and built around delivering dependable service for your operations.

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Why Concord, NH Depends on Heavy Haulers

Businesses across central New Hampshire continue to rely on Heavy Haulers for oversized, heavy, and container transport.

Here’s what keeps us at the top of the list:

  • Extensive Local Knowledge: Our team understands Concord’s roads, limits, and unique logistics challenges.
  • Customized Transport Plans: Every shipment receives a tailored approach based on your exact cargo.
  • Consistent Communication: You'll receive updates from your logistics coordinator from the moment we pickup your shipment to final delivery.
  • Safe Hauling: Permits, routing and pilot car arrangements are all handled in-house. You can trust us to ensure every haul is fully compliant.
  • Punctual Arrivals: We know how essential getting your shipment is to your operations. We prioritize delivering on time to help you stay on schedule.
  • Transparent Pricing: No surprises. Just honest, direct quotes so you can plan your haul free-from worrying about hidden costs.

For complex, oversized or time-sensitive transport, you have a team committed to doing the job correctly the first time.

Request Your Free Concord, NH Transport Quote

If you’re moving construction equipment, industrial machinery, oversized freight, or shipping containers in Concord, NH, Heavy Haulers is ready to take on your project with professional-grade service. With years of hands-on experience and a dedication to dependable hauling, we help keep your operations running as they should.

When you’re ready to get your next transport project underway, give us a call (800) 908-6206 today for a fast, no-obligation quote.

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Throughout the years, Heavy Haulers has proven its unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction through the multiple awards and affiliations we've earned. When you partner with Heavy Haulers, you partner with trusted leaders in the transport industry.

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