Heavy haul trucking is the hauling of oversize or overweight freight. Generally, shipping heavy equipment will require specialized trailers that can haul over dimensional or overweight loads. Heavy equipment hauling requires an expert to determine the right trailer for the job.
The Legal Dimensions
Permit Requirements
Escort Requirements
Equipment Requirements
Length – Overall length requirements vary by state.
Width – A load that exceeds 8’6” wide will require an over-dimensional permit.
Height – The legal overall height of a load through most states is 13’6” high, although some western states are higher.
Weight A shipment that exceeds 80,000 lbs. gross weight will also require overweight permits to travel in each state.