Hauling a load of any size across the country can be a daunting task. How do you secure it? What kind of trailer do you use? Who is equipped to drive the load? These questions become even harder to answer as soon as you have an oversized load. Knowing how to transport oversized loads is critical to the success of your business. Whether you’re shipping cargo to your customers or moving equipment from one work site to another, you may have ongoing transport needs. Determine What Your Oversized Load Is An oversized load means that it exceeds the state limit... View Article
The choice of whether to transport your heavy load in an open or enclosed trailer can be a difficult one to make. Many factors need to be considered. However, this article presents you with some information to help you differentiate between the two and make an informed decision when transporting your heavy load wherever, whenever. Open Vs. Enclosed An open trailer is one in which your load is exposed to the external environment because it has no walls or roof. This transport is best used to transport irregular, oversized loads such as farm equipment, heavy pipeline equipment, and many more that are not prone... View Article
Companies that need to ship machinery or equipment across states or even across the country need to use heavy haul trucking. When transporting overweight or oversized equipment, specific considerations must be made, especially if the trip crosses state lines. Each state has its own set of rules and requirements for transporting equipment on its highways, and many of them are incapable of supporting the weight or size of such equipment. Because of the sheer size and weight of the machinery involved, safety is one of the most important issues in heavy haul trucking. It is also required to secure the... View Article
