TIPS FOR SHIPPING HEAVY HAUL OverSize Load

What is heavy haul?

‘Heavy Haul’ term in freight describes a shipment carrying unusually large and wide load, for example manufacturing equipment that exceeds the guidelines for legal dimensions (width, height or length) and/or weight limits in which case special equipment and specials permits are required to transport the load. Heavy Haul in turn may have limits and may be referred to as a ‘Superload’.

Here are some tips for you to make your heavy haul shipment as stress-free as possible:

• Know your dimensions “Width, height, length, and weight”, these attributes will dictate the type of permits needed for the shipment of over-dimensional loads.

A few inches difference may result in a change of route, permit, and cost, if the dimensions or weight are subsequently changed, the carrier will need to re-apply for another permit at the shipper’s cost.

• Know how you’re going to put your load on the truck: Do you need to hire a crane? A large forklift?
• Other special requirements: Do you need bracing, tarping, tie down points, flags? If the load is fragile, how will you strap it down to the truck?
• Plan ahead: Give yourself lots of time (weeks or even months) to get organized, to get all permits and give the carrier time for all arrangements.
• Trucking company takes care of permits: In most cases, once contracted, the Carrier will take care of requesting permits and include them in the shipping cost.
• Be prepared for the unexpected: There will often be something unexpected. Even with the best planning and preparation, there may be an unexpected hurdles, such as additional escort services or permits.

Any of these delays can add unexpected additional costs. The more prepared you are, the less unexpected costs will occur.

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