What is Heavy Haul Trucking?

The definition of heavy haul trucking is transporting loads or freight that is larger than standard-sized regulations. It's utilized when your cargo is considered an oversize or wide load. That means the transport freight is wider, longer, heavier, taller, or a combination of all. Common trailers used for heavy haul trucking include step deck trailers, RGN trailers, drop deck trailers and more. Heavy haul trucking cargo needs special equipment, permits, and the proper type of driver to avoid any potential dangers or hazards on a regular route.

HEAVY HAUL TRUCKING DETAILS

• ● Heavy haul trucking cargo often exceeds a width of 8.6 feet, height of 13.6 feet, length of 48 to 53 ft., and is over 80,000 pounds in gross weight.




• ● Heavy Haul trucking freight must be reduced to its smallest form for transport.




• ● A variety of trailers can be used for heavy hauling including flatbed trailers, step deck trailers, double drop trailers, removable gooseneck(RGN) trailers, stretch trailers, and multiple axle trailers.




• ● Heavy haul trucking transport applies when cargo is unable to fit on standard-sized trailers.




• ● Permits and regulations for heavy haul trucking vary by state.

What to Look For in a Heavy Haul Trucking Company

If you’re shipping heavy haul equipment, machinery, cranes, forklifts, and more, chances are that these cargoes are important to your business and livelihood. That means, when it comes time to find a heavy haul trucking company, you want to make sure you find a reliable, affordable, and experienced company, like Heavy Haulers, to transport your heavy haul anywhere in the US, Mexico, or Canada.

• • Proper heavy haul licensing

• • Proper shipping insurance

• • Proper transport bonding

• • Affordable, no-hidden-fee, quotes

• • Knowledge of route regulatory requirements for oversize or wide loads

• • Quality and versatility of the transportation fleet

• • Experienced heavy haul trucking drivers

• • A highly trained logistics heavy equipment shipping team

• • Experience and knowledge in the heavy haul trucking industry