Lowboy Trailer Transport for an Oversize Fiberglass
Tank
This fiberglass tank was 6,284 lbs and loaded empty onto a lowboy trailer.
The tank dimensions are 13' L x 13' W x 24'10 H. The height made the tank oversize,
which is why Corey chose the lowboy.
Using a lowboy trailer for overheight loads makes the freight more capable
of passing under low-clearance bridges and stoplights. Though, sometimes, pilot cars and
bucket trucks may still need to lift lines for safe clearance.
The crew secured the fiberglass tank load using ratchet straps on several
tie-down points. The driver double and triple-checked that they safely secured the
fiberglass tank.
Once satisfied, the driver started the trip from Harrison, Arkansas, to
Decatur, Alabama.
Delivering The Oversize Fiberglass Tank to
Alabama
It's 417.5 miles from Harrison to Decatur. Corey pre-planned the route to
avoid any low-level or over-congested areas along the route. He also pulled the permits
necessary for each state, which included Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama.
The driver adhered to all federal and state transport safety laws and
delivered the oversize fiberglass tank on time.
The client at the delivery point had arranged for a crane to off-lift the
fiberglass tank and put it where it needed to be. Both the shipper and recipient were
extremely happy with the transport.
Of course, the client had worked with Corey before and knew it would be.