{"id":1458,"date":"2021-10-12T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:35:51","slug":"how-to-safely-haul-heavy-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-haul-heavy-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Haul Heavy Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1458\" class=\"elementor elementor-1458\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b761da4 elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b761da4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-size-default\">William Thomas \/ January 2021<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d01d74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d01d74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/heavy-equipment-transport-by-state.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transporting heavy equipment from one state to another<\/a> might seem like a straightforward process to an outsider, and some might even see it as easy. But fleet operators, managers,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manufacturers, dealers, and shippers know better. Moving heavy equipment requires detailed and meticulous planning, consideration, and coordination to ensure that everything moves smoothly. The carrier must consider the specifications of that particular shipment, the conditions of the designated route, their area of operation, among other factors. That said, having a set of loading, shipping, and offloading protocol when shipping heavy equipment is not only the best way-it&#8217;s the only way. To guarantee maximum productivity and minimize costs, perhaps the first and most crucial step is to find a professional heavy hauling company you can trust. They will guide you on choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/trailer-transport-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trailer type for transport<\/a>, what is required and what to expect during the shipping process. Here are three tips from the experts on how to safely heavy equipment to their destinations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29241d69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29241d69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose the Right Trailer for Transporting Your Load<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1008af4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1008af4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HET-Blog-How-to-Safely-Transport-Heavy-Equipment-2750195-768x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1459\" alt=\"crane on a RGN trailer for transport\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HET-Blog-How-to-Safely-Transport-Heavy-Equipment-2750195-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HET-Blog-How-to-Safely-Transport-Heavy-Equipment-2750195-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HET-Blog-How-to-Safely-Transport-Heavy-Equipment-2750195-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HET-Blog-How-to-Safely-Transport-Heavy-Equipment-2750195.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59824c4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59824c4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that a load inspection must be done on the trailer before the trailer hits the road. <\/span>&#8220;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-372f6c93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"372f6c93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, a trailer might appear large enough to ship a particular piece of equipment. But that does not mean that it is the right type. And if it is not, you might be in for ugly incidences such as accidents, damages, and injuries. It might also lead to premature wear and tear on your tires or, even worst serious structural damages to the trailer itself. That said, a safe heavy equipment hauling job starts with identifying the right trailer for your shipment. The most common trailer types used to transport heavy equipment include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/flatbed-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatbed Trailers<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/step-deck-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Step-Deck Trailers<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/rgn-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Removable Gooseneck Trailers (RGN)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Double Drop Deck Trailers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Expandable Drop-Deck Trailers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Expandable RGN Trailers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that each trailer has its own specifications and safety ratings. For instance, its specific capacity dictates the maximum stress and, therefore, the type of load it handles safely. Consequently, you must pay attention to your load dimensions in relation to your trailer capacity and safety ratings. Remember that a load inspection must be done on the trailer before the trailer hits the road. Ensure that the trailer is in perfect working condition. Check the tires, lights, brakes, axles, hydraulic hoses, and axles and ensure they are all working well.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bc2f347 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bc2f347\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-325ddd38\" data-id=\"325ddd38\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-588b78d7 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"588b78d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-271c3470\" data-id=\"271c3470\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4a8c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b4a8c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transport Your Heavy Equipment Now!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d900dc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d900dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heavy Equipment Transport is always available for a quote. Fill out the form or give us a call now!\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"tel:8887302951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"tel:8887302951\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">(888) 730-2951<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c761ea3\" data-id=\"6c761ea3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4238c650 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4238c650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-sink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/estimate-form2.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start Quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-184362e elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"184362e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e3ec4c6\" data-id=\"5e3ec4c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77680f87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77680f87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Properly Loading and Securing Heavy Equipment for Safe Delivery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ff69db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14ff69db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After choosing the right trailer, you can now get to shipment loading and distribution. Note that incorrect loading on one of the leading causes of truck accidents, cargo damages, and losses either during hauling, loading, or offloading. Ensure that your shipment is well balanced and distributed on the trailer to keep it from tipping which might make it difficult for the driver to handle the tractor while hauling the cargo. Additionally, the shipment should be well secured to keep it from shifting during the process and resultantly falling off the trailers. If you are shipping such loads as construction equipment or tractors, you should secure them as guided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a4c7d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a4c7d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Knowing The Local Regulatory Requirements and Trucking Laws<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-257aa4c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"257aa4c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to check out the laws, regulations, and restrictions governing heavy equipment transport of every state your shipment will be passing. 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