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Shipment of over dimensional and over weight equipment such as heavy machinery, construction equipment, excavators, that cannot be transported in a standard truck and requires special heavy hauling trailers and trucks such as flatbed trailers or low boys is know as heavy haul trucking. Heavy equipment hauling USA also requires special routes in order to travel only on the permitted highways that allows Superload vehicles. Construction equipment hauling comes under heavy haul category.

What is Heavy Haul Trucking?

Heavy haul trucking is only carried out by transport companies that specializes in moving oversize loads too large for road travel and that have special permits to travel on the highways only permitted for transporting heavy loads. Heavy Haul Freight also requires special permits in almost every state in the U.S.

A heavy hauler may consist of a heavy tractor unit and multi-axle lowboy flatbed trailer or Tandem Axle trailer to carry heavy load such as a crane or a power generator or a water tank.

A truck tractor with an attached trailer that has an over dimensional or overweight object on it that exceeds the standard permit limits commonly associated with oversize or overweight loads is known as a Superload. Each state in the US has different regulations for moving-in a superload and it needs special permits from the state authorities to move the superload into the state.

For an oversize load (including tractor and trailer) the standard legal dimensions are 13’6″ in height and 8’6″ in width which may exceed as well but the length of the Superload varies by State. According to the regulations, a Superload must be non-reducible (cannot be reduced to legal dimensions). If it is an overweight load then it must consist of only single unit to be shipped that will exceed the total legal gross weight of 80,000 lbs for the truck, trailer and unit to be shipped.

Heavy equipment hauling in New Jersey, Texas, California, Chicago, Florida, New York, USA, includes heavy-duty automotive, large vehicles, construction equipment hauling, excavators and building construction materials. We are the nationwide heavy haulers offering heavy equipment shipping at affordable prices in all 50 states in the US. We can provide heavy hauling trucks and trailers across USA.

There are also heavy machinery, heavy hauling trucks, engineering equipment and agricultural machinery.

Heavy equipment hauling can also be defined by its size and weight and can also include machinery like tractors, cranes, forklifts, and other industrial equipment.

Due to the large sizes of such machinery, those equipment could potentially require specific carriers that specialize in heavy equipment hauling in USA. We have heavy hauling trailers readily available at best prices.

Here’s a very insightful articles about the types of permits required when hauling heavy loads.

From enclosed box truck, flatbed, double drop, rgn or multi axel trailers from California to Texas and from New Jersey to Washington, VJS logistics covers entire USA when it comes to heavy hauling trailers at affordable prices.

The State Of New Jersey Department of Transportation has special regulations for overweight and oversized vehicles for which permits can be acquired online.

Whether you are shipping a small machine or a large over-dimensional machine, VJS Logistics specializes in heavy equipment hauling in Texas, New Jersey, California, Washington, Florida, New York and all other major cities and states in the US.

From LTL Trucking to Full truck load, shipping via box trucks or multi axle rgn, you won’t find any other nationwide heavy haulers in USA that provides best heavy haul rates.

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Oversized equipment transportation is risky and needs lot of precision, care and expertise. It takes a certain type of heavy haulers to handle that.

Oversized Equipement Transportation and Heavy Equipment Hauling in New Jersey, Texas, NY, FL, CA, Chicago, USA

Heavy hauling requires special care expertise and precision. Only experienced heavy haul transporters can handle heavy hauling with precision.

You can’t even imagine driving from one location to another as you would a regular vehicle when it comes to heavy haul shipping as it can be risky.

Different states have different transportation regulations and have different traffic laws. Permitting heavy hauling is a risk if the Owner operator and truck drivers are amateur.

If you are hauling heavy equipment or wider load then you have to plan for alternate routes.

Since, heavy equipment hauling is risky, takes longer time and needs special routes due to state specific laws and regulations, it can only be carried out by a company that have necessary permits for oversized equipment shipping in New Jersey, New York, Chicago, California, Maryland, Texas, USA.

If you are looking for heavy equipment transportation such as industrial machinery, construction equipment hauling, or agricultural equipment then you have to call a company that is experienced in shipping heavy equipment, they will plan the route and ensure safety of your oversized equipment transportation.

For Oversize and Overweight Load Permits in different states visit the website of US Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.

Find the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery.

Construction Equipment Hauling in Texas, New Jersey, California, Texas, Florida, Chicago, USA

Construction equipment hauling is completely different from normal transportation and cannot be done using trucks that are used for auto transport. They require specialized trailers, such as:

Low Height Decks

One of the most common choices for Construction equipment hauling is low height decks. They usually constitute of a detachable trailers that have low height. This makes loading easier, which is especially important for tall and heavy equipment. Others include detachable double drop lowboys that can carry heavy equipment due to their low height loaded deck and their low angle of loading. It is an ideal choice for transporting machines which requires a low angle of approach or over-width equipment.

Sliding Axle Trailers

Such trailers have forward sliding axle and so the bed’s back can be lowered to the ground. Therefore the loading doesn’t require any ramp. Due to the loading angle, Sliding Axle Trailers have a distinct advantage which is the most important factor when transporting various construction equipment that have no or very little ground clearance.

Flatbed Trailer Hauling

is an ideal choice for all types of heavy loads including heavy machinery, generators and equipment that needs to be secured properly even though it may be fitted to the edge of the trailer. Flatbeds are also used for loads that won’t fit into standard enclosed trailers. Flatbeds offer amazing flexibility when shipping cranes, forklifts or large generator sets and other oversized equipment.

When there’s a need for construction equipment hauling, agricultural, or mining equipment hauling or any other load that doesn’t require enclosed trailers then call VJS Logistics in New Jersey to take care of heavy equipment shipping in USA.

We are experts in providing all pilots and escort cars that required for flatbed transport and acquire all necessary permits as needed.

Our flatbed transport services are available across the state or New Jersey as well across USA. We provide flatbed transport services in all 50 states in USA.

Safety Measures for Construction Equipment Hauling

Taking safety of the load and the driver during construction equipment hauling, like conveyors, crushers, and excavators, should be taken into consideration before shipping. It begins with choosing a trailer that meets the loading requirements.

You should choose a trailer than can mitigate risks involving construction equipment hauling to keep the driver safe from injuries that could be caused by structural failures.

Capacity of the trailer is the main criteria that you should keep into consideration. However, state regulations can also affect heavy equipment hauling across USA and special permits are available for oversized equipment shipping.

What is an Oversize Load and Oversize Load Regulations

As per the definition of an oversize load any load beyond 8.6 feet wide is considered an oversize load and you need state permits to move on public highways while on local, narrower roads the maximum legal trailer width may be just 8 feet but that varies from state to state.

• FHA has set the maximum width limit of commercial vehicles at 8 feet 6 inches.
• In Hawaii, the maximum width is 9 feet (108 inches).
• Legal length for commercial vehicles in all states except Georgia 53 feet and 75 feet.
• Georgia allows a maximum of 100 feet.
• Most states have set 13 feet 6 inches as the maximum allowable height for commercial vehicles.
• Colorado and Nebraska have stretched that limit to 14 feet 6 inches.
• Alaska has set the maximum height for commercial vehicles at 15 foot.

Since, the heavy haul shipping varies from state to state if the width of a load exceeds 12 or 14 feet, there may additional requirements or restrictions, such as the requirement for pilot or escort vehicles and limited permitted travel times on different routs routes which you should take into consideration.

Heavy Equipment hauling that exceeds 16 feet in width is considered a “superload” and require additional permits to ensure that the load can be moved safely.

Some oversized equipment transportation may require temporary road closures and attendance of state police or other law enforcement to ensure public safety and manage traffic.

Heavy Hauling Regulations & Limits for Texas, New Jersey, California, New York, Florida, Chicago, Arizona

Arizona heavy & oversize equipment hauling services

VJS Logistics Transportation company ships heavy loads in and out of Arizona everyday. The major trade corridors in the state run east/west through Flagstaff, east/west through Phoenix and east/west through Tucson. Another route runs from Flagstaff south through Tucson. Arizona interstate routes are I-8, that splits from I-10 in the lower middle of the state and runs west through Yuma into Mexico. I-10,  enters from New Mexico in the lower northeast corner, then runs north through Tucson before ending in Phoenix. I-15, that cuts across the northwest corner of the state, running between Nevada and Utah. I-17, runs north/south between Flagstaff and Phoenix in the middle of the state. I-19, runs south from Tucson to the border with Mexico. 1-40, runs through Flagstaff in the middle of the state, traveling east/west from California to New Mexico.

Arizona oversize load permits are valid for four days. There are options available at most entry points to purchase permits for heavy hauling.

OPERATING TIME

• Daylight hours, (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset).
• Loads/vehicles not over 10′ wide or 14′-6″ high or not over 10′ rear overhang are allowed continuous travel.
• Loads not over 16′ wide, 16′ high, 120′ long and 250,000 pounds may travel on Interstate and specified state routes at night, from 3:00 am to 12:00 noon on weekends.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

• 57′ trailer on Interstate
• Non-designated roads, 65′ overall for over 53′ semi-trailer

Overhang: 3′ front, 6′ rear.

Width: 8′-6″

Height: 14′

Weight: 80,000 Gross

• Single – 20,000
• Tandem – 34,000
• Tridem – 42,000

Routine Permit Limits

Length: 120′

Width: 14′

Height: 16′

Weight:

• Tandem – 46,000*
• Tridem – 51,450–53,974*
• Single – 28,000

Over 14′ wide, 16′ high, 120′ long and 250,000 requires a “Class C”.  A route survey may be required.

California heavy equipment hauling

California oversize load permits are valid for seven days.

Operating Time

• • Continuous travel normally allowed if load does not require escorts, detours off of state routes, and does not exceed a two-vehicle configuration.

• Load must be lighted for night travel.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

• 75′ (65′ on non-designated highways)
• 48′ semitrailer

Overhang: 10′, as long as length including overhang does not exceed 75′ overall.

Width: 8′-6″

Height: 14′ (over height not permitted on flatbed, see next section)

Weight: 80,000 Gross

• Steer – 12,500
• Single – 20,000
• Tandem – 34,000
• Tridem – depends on axle spread Spread Axle Tandem (10′ to  10′-2″ spread) is legal at 40,000 (20,000 – 20,000)

Routine Permit Limits

Length: Generally up to 135′

Overhang: When rear overhang puts the tractor/trailer over 75′ total length, California may deny a permit and require the load to be on a stretch trailer.

Width: 15′

Height: Depends on route. Over legal height not permitted on a flat-bed trailer unless the load length justifies use of a flatbed.

Weight:

• Steer – 12,500
• Single – 20,000
• Tandem – 46,000*
• Tridem – 58,061 to 60,000*

Texas heavy hauling services & construction equipment hauling company

Heavy Haulers regularly spends time on Texas roads. The major interstates in Texas include are, I-2 that runs east/west highway in the southeast corner of the state, from McAllen to Brownsville. I-10 that runs east/west across the southern part of the state, from New Mexico to Louisiana. I-20, that runs east/west across the middle of the state, from I-10 into Louisiana. I-27, that runs north/south in the northwestern part of the state, from Amarillo to Lubbock. I-30, that runs east/west in the northeastern part of the state, from Amarillo to Arkansas. I-35, runs north/south in the eastern part of the state, from Oklahoma to Mexico.

I-37, travels north/south in the southern part of the state, from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. I-40, cuts east/west across the northern tip of the state, from New Mexico to Oklahoma. I-45, runs north/south in the eastern part of the state, from Dallas to Houston.

Texas heavy hauling permits are valid for three to five days. Must have valid permit before entering into state.

Operating Time:

• One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday.
• Loads not exceeding 10′ wide, legal height (14′) or 100′ long with legal front and rear overhang may travel at night on Interstate system only.
• Overweight only may have continuous movement.

Legal Dimensions

Length: 59′ semi-trailer

Overhang:

• 2′ front
• 4′ rear

Width: 8’6″

Height: 14′

Weight: 80,000 Gross

• Single – 20,000
• Tandem – 34,000
• Tridem – 42,000

Routine Permit Limits

Length: 125′

Overhang: 30′

Width:

• 20′
• 16′ on Interstate System

Height: 18’11”

Weight:

• Single – 25,000
• Tandem – 46,000
• Tridem – 60,000
• Quad – 70,000

Florida heavy haul trucking and oversize equipment transportation services:

VJS Logistics move your heavy equipment and machinery in and out of Florida to any state in the nation, Canada or Mexico at affordable costs. Among the best heavy haul trucking companies in all of Florida.

We carry heavy equipment everyday in and out of Florida. We operate on all four interstate roadways in the state such as I-4 that runs east/west across the middle of the state, between Tampa and Daytona Beach. I-10, that runs east/west across the top of the state, from Alabama to Jacksonville. I-75, that runs north/south from the top of the state to Naples, before heading west to Miami and I-95 that runs north/south down the east coast of Florida to Miami.

We can get your machinery shipped to every city in Florida such as
Equipment Shipping Services in Orlando FL, Miami FL, Tampa FL, Jacksonville FL, St. Petersburg FL and other major cities.

Florida heavy hauling permits are valid for ten days.

Operating Time:

• One half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday if load is 10′ wide and under, legal trailer length, and height not exceeding 14′-6″.
• Over 10′ wide but not exceeding 14′ wide may travel until 12:00 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Overweight only can usually run 24/7.

Legal Dimensions

Length:

• 48′ trailer (53′ semi-trailer must have kingpin setting of 41′ from center of kingpin to center of rear axle to be legal)
• 75′ overall length

Overhang: 3′ front or rear

Width: 8′-6″ (8′ on some non-designated)

Height: 13′-6″ (13′ non-designated)

Overhang: 3′ front or rear.

Weight: 80,000 Gross

• Single – 22,000
• Tandem – 44,000
• Tridem – 66,000

Routine Permit Limits

Length: 150′

Overhang: No set maximum.

Width: 15′

Height: 15′ *

Weight: Depends on spacings

• 5 axles – 112,000 depends on spacings and routes
• 6 axles – 122,000
• 7 axles – 142,000
• 8 axles – 160,000

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