{"id":5718,"date":"2026-01-19T15:41:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T20:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/?p=5718"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T21:01:06","slug":"how-to-transport-an-oversize-load","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/how-to-transport-an-oversize-load\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transport an Oversize Load"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5718\" class=\"elementor elementor-5718\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-21f68b6 elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"21f68b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&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-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-830037a\" data-id=\"830037a\" 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-71113dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"71113dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- BlogPosting Schema -->\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\r\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/how-to-transport-an-oversize-load\/\",\r\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/how-to-transport-an-oversize-load\/\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"headline\": \"How to Transport an Oversize Load\",\r\n  \"description\": \"A step-by-step guide to oversize load transport\u2014measurement, trailer selection, permits, route planning, escort vehicles, and delivery documentation.\",\r\n  \"image\": [\r\n    \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LinkBelt-360-Material-Handler-Shipping.png\"\r\n  ],\r\n  \"author\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Heavy Equipment Transport\",\r\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"publisher\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Heavy Equipment Transport\",\r\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/\",\r\n    \"logo\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/LinkBelt-360-Material-Handler-Shipping.png\"\r\n    }\r\n  },\r\n  \"datePublished\": \"2023-12-01\",\r\n  \"dateModified\": \"2023-12-01\"\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<!-- Breadcrumb Schema -->\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\r\n  \"itemListElement\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n      \"position\": 1,\r\n      \"name\": \"Home\",\r\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/\"\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n      \"position\": 2,\r\n      \"name\": \"Blog\",\r\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/\"\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n      \"position\": 3,\r\n      \"name\": \"How to Transport an Oversize Load\",\r\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/how-to-transport-an-oversize-load\/\"\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<!-- FAQ Schema -->\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What makes a shipment an oversize load?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"A shipment is classified as an oversize load when it exceeds legal limits for width, height, length, or gross weight. 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Oversize and overweight rules are managed by each state, and you typically need permits for every state (and sometimes local jurisdictions) you travel through on an interstate route.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is the best trailer for hauling an oversize load?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"The best trailer depends on your equipment\u2019s dimensions and weight. Flatbeds work for moderately oversize freight, step decks help reduce overall height, and lowboys\/RGNs are commonly used for tall or heavy equipment like dozers, cranes, and large construction machinery.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"When are pilot cars or escort vehicles required for oversize transport?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Escort and pilot car requirements vary by state and are typically based on width, length, and sometimes height\/route risk. A qualified carrier can confirm the thresholds for your route and coordinate the required pilot cars or escorts.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3d22a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf3d22a\" 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<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Transport an Oversize Load<\/h1>\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-509c579 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"509c579\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82a9f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82a9f70\" 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>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An oversize load is a shipment that exceeds legal limits for size and weight, requiring special planning, equipment and documentation. Because oversize loads often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/heavy-equipment-transport-by-state.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel from one state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to another, the paperwork is more involved and there are escort vehicles that handle the security of the shipment. The penalties for delivery delays, fines and damage incurred while transporting an oversize load does not come from poor driving; it comes from poor planning. This guide explains how to transport an oversize load and how professional carriers such as Heavy Equipment Transport measure, prepare and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/services\/oversize-load-shipping-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transport an oversize load<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safely and legally.<\/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-d7a69b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7a69b7\" 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\">What is an Oversize Load?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b91721 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b91721\" 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;\">Exceeding even one legal limit will require special oversize load transport permits.<\/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-feeb8cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"feeb8cc\" 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;\">Any freight that exceeds legal weight and dimensional parameters is considered an oversize load and requires special permits. Oversized load regulations protect public infrastructure, ensure the safety of drivers and eliminates risks of accidents caused by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/services\/wide-load-shipping-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loads that are simply too wide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too tall or too heavy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal parameters are usually defined as:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Width over 8 ft. 6 in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Height over 13 ft. 6 in.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Length over 53 ft. (Trailer specific)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u25cf Weight more than 80,000 lbs. gross<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceeding even one legal limit will require special oversize load transport permits. For example, weight limits may be specific to each state, but a shipment that exceeds weight limits but does not exceed width or height limits will still require a special oversize or overweight permit.<\/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-6ff5bdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ff5bdb\" 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\/2023\/05\/wide-load-vs-oversize.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3127\" alt=\"crane on trailer for transport\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/wide-load-vs-oversize.png 700w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/wide-load-vs-oversize-300x225.png 300w\" 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\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-7f26b82 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f26b82\" 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-b387039\" data-id=\"b387039\" 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-64e257c elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64e257c\" 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-c06755e\" data-id=\"c06755e\" 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-3d1e453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d1e453\" 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 Containers Today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b8dba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b8dba1\" 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-0ab5f03\" data-id=\"0ab5f03\" 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-d432524 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d432524\" 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-ee3a065 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ee3a065\" 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-97dbb76\" data-id=\"97dbb76\" 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-e840dd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e840dd8\" 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\">Step 1 - Measure the Load Accurately<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b83b36d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b83b36d\" 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;\">Even slight errors in measuring height, width or weight will void a permit and delay your shipment. Every measurement must be taken multiple times, from the top of the equipment all the way down to when it is loaded onto the trailer.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Oversize Load Measurement Checklist:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Overall length of shipment including attachments<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Overall width of the load (measured at its widest point)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Total height (once loaded on the trailer)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Gross weight and weight measurements specific to each axle<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Take any special measurements for center of gravity if applicable<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By measuring after the load has been placed on the trailer, Heavy Equipment Transport can verify that the permit dimensions are accurate for the load, escort and trailer, thus eliminating risk at every stage of transport.<\/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-9350517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9350517\" 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\/2023\/05\/HET-700-\u00d7-300-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3101\" alt=\"Oversize load transported on a trailer.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HET-700-\u00d7-300-2.png 700w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HET-700-\u00d7-300-2-300x225.png 300w\" 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-e40793e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e40793e\" 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\">Step 2 - Choose the Right Trailer Type<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9032ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9032ee\" 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;\">There are many different types of trailers on the market today. Some are only designed for loads that are moderately oversize while others are designed for extremely heavy loads with precise weight and size specifications. Using an incorrect trailer type can result in a load that won\u2019t fit upon delivery or dimensions that don\u2019t comply with permit requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/flatbed-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Flatbed Trailers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0for moderately oversize loads that exceed width or height limits<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/step-deck-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Step Deck Trailers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; for loads sensitive to height<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/rgn-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/rgn-trailer-transport.php\"><strong>RGN or Low Boy trailer<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; for heavy and tall equipment such as bulldozers or cranes<br \/>Specialized trailers &#8211; for irregularly shaped loads<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. <strong>Specialized trailers<\/strong> &#8211; for irregularly shaped loads<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Trailer selection relates back to route selection because the height and width of bridges and roads may vary and impact delivery. Heavy Equipment Transport assigns every load to the correct trailer type, ensuring safe passage from pick-up to delivery.<\/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-2844d25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2844d25\" 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\">Step 3 - Obtain Oversize Load Permits<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80bd8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c80bd8b\" 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;\">Each state is different, and getting it wrong is costly. There are oversize load permits for dimensions, trailer types, and even the specific route and time of passage. Given the complexity and tight schedule, most shippers leave this up to the professionals.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Important considerations include:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf State-specific permits &#8211; all states can issue you tickets<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Multi-state load &#8211; permit must \u2018travel\u2019 with load<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Processing times &#8211; the permits will take time to process<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Time-sensitive &#8211; permits may not allow travel on certain days<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Checklist: Permits Information That Must Be Consistent With Load<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px; font-weight: 400;\"><li>\u25cf Exact dimensions<\/li><li>\u25cf Trailer type<\/li><li>\u25cf Valid Route<\/li><li>\u25cf Timing<\/li><li>\u25cf Escort requirements<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the complexities of permits, many shippers leave this up to the carrier. Heavy Equipment Transport does all permits in-house, ensuring process control and avoiding delays.<\/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-00dffa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00dffa4\" 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\">Step 4 - Route and Escort Car Planning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d42b5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d42b5b\" 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;\">Oversize loads cannot use any route. They have to avoid low bridges, road construction, weight-restricted roads, and they may only travel at certain times of the day. Some loads will require pilot cars to control the flow of traffic while the load is on the road. Proper coordination will save time and avoid delays.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Important items to consider:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridge heights<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road construction<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight restrictions on roads<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urban\/Rural challenges<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time of day restrictions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/services\/pilot-cars-and-escort-vehicles.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilot cars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be required for wide load transport, and police escorts may be necessary. Heavy Equipment Transport plans all escort arrangements for our loads so that you are compliant with pilot car requirements.<\/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-8376b85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8376b85\" 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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/oversize-load-haul.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3130\" alt=\"oversize load haul\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/oversize-load-haul.png 700w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/oversize-load-haul-300x225.png 300w\" 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-15e4103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15e4103\" 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\">Step 5 - Prepare Load For Delivery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8254e9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8254e9d\" 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;\">Unlike standard freight loads, oversized loads require a lot of staging. A missed detail can mean pick-up is impossible or cause significant delays. The shipper must ensure all equipment is available, all attachments are secured, and proper equipment is present before the truck arrives. The carrier must also communicate correctly to handle the load while in transit and provide updates.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Checklist: Prep Oversize Load for Pickup:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Equipment is staged and accessible<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Attachments have been secured or removed<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Loading equipment (if needed) is confirmed<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Access to the site has been coordinated<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Proper phone numbers have been exchanged<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy Equipment Transport keeps in contact with our clients while the load is in transit. We have real-time tracking so that you know where your shipment is at all times.<\/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-0b788ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b788ec\" 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\">Step 6 - Delivery, Offloading, and Documentation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a357b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a357b9c\" 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;\">Deliveries are the final step in transporting an oversize load. Like pick-ups, they require planning. The shipper must ensure delivery access and offloading needs have been coordinated before the load arrives. The carrier also requires communication to inspect the load before being offloaded fully. Documentation ensures accountability in the delivery process.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Checklist: Prep For Delivery:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Checklist: Prep For Delivery<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Offloading equipment has been staged before arrival<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Final inspection of load (to note any damage) has occurred before offloading<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Delivery Proof (BOL) is provided to the shipper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy Equipment Transport meticulously handles this process, ensuring your load is documented and delivered legally.<\/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-915161e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"915161e\" 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\">Common Oversize Load Mistakes\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2510e38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2510e38\" 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;\">Even the most experienced shippers make oversize load mistakes. The dimensions of the load can be guessed, permits can be ordered late, and escort requirements can be neglected. The wrong trailer can be selected and route difficulties can be underestimated.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Don\u2019t make the following oversize load mistakes:<\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Guessing dimensions of the load<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Late order of permits<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Selection of the wrong trailer<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Ignoring escort requirements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Underestimation of route challenges<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these mistakes delay shipments and can be costly. These errors can be avoided altogether with Heavy Equipment Transport and professional handling of your load.<\/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-d016117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d016117\" 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\">When Should I Hire a Professional Oversize Load Carrier?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e8bd21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e8bd21\" 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;\">When hauling oversize loads interstate becomes complex, timelines are tight, permits are difficult to manage, or escorts are required, a professional oversize load carrier is mandatory. Heavy Equipment Transport simplifies oversize load transport by handling:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Permits<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Trailer selection<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Escort coordination<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Communication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting any of these steps wrong will mess up your delivery timelines and could led to downtime. Heavy Equipment Transport&#8217;s expert team takes all the guess work out of oversized haulage and gets those large loads where they need to be \u00a0with no fuss.<\/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-0b83d32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b83d32\" 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\">How Does Heavy Equipment Transport Make Oversize Load Shipping Easier?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b6e65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40b6e65\" 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;\">Heavy Equipment Transport specializes in the business of oversized equipment hauling, avoiding errors by handling:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 24px; padding-left: 24px;\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Permit and route plan services provided in-house<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Load-matched trailers<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Coordination of escorts<br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u25cf Dedicated transport specialist<\/span><\/li><li>\u25cf <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-country and cross-border transport capability<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With all oversize load regulations expertly handled, Heavy Equipment Transport ensures your oversize load arrives punctually and legally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to get started? 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"odd-title\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"odd-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What makes a shipment an oversize load? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"odd-title\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d598c22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d598c22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58738fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58738fc\" 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 shipment is classified as an oversize load when its dimensions exceed state limits for height, width, length or the weight of the vehicle. A bulldozer that is ten feet wide or a crane that is over 14 feet tall will be classified as an oversize load. Only one measurement is needed to make a shipment an oversize load.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3371\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3371\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I know if my load requires oversize or overweight permits? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3371\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e277b33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e277b33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b81ef01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b81ef01\" 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;\">Oversize permits are granted when loads exceed legal measurements for transport vehicles. Overweight permits are issued when a load exceeds a gross weight of 80,000 pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"odd-title\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"odd-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I need to get oversize load permits for each state I am driving through? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"odd-title\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370c793 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"370c793\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8069f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8069f60\" 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;\">Yes. Oversize load regulations are managed state by state and permits must be issued to each and every jurisdiction you pass through. Multi-state shipments can become complex but Heavy Equipment Transport makes it simple for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-3373\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-3373\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best trailer for hauling an oversize load? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-3373\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da2096e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da2096e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cfa96c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cfa96c\" 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;\">Flatbed trailers can be used for modestly oversized loads but step decks are better for loads that are tall. Lowboys or RGNs are best for taller and heavier loads while specially fitted trailers are required for extremely oversized loads.\u00a0<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"odd-title\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"odd-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When are pilot cars or escort vehicles required for oversize transport? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"odd-title\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2ce27 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de2ce27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af2a8f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af2a8f2\" 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;\">Pilot cars are required when loads exceed certain width or length thresholds, which vary by state. Escorts help warn other drivers, guide the truck, and ensure compliance with regulations. 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