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Out of Gauge Cargo Transport, Managed from Start to Finish

Every load is unique. Our experts design and manage a complete transport plan — keeping your out of gauge cargo protected, your timeline intact, and your stress level low.

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What Is Out of Gauge Cargo?

Out of gauge cargo, often shortened to OOG cargo, exceeds at least one standard dimension for a container or highway trailer.

Think wider than 8 feet 6 inches, taller than 13 feet 6 inches on many routes, or too long for a standard platform. These loads call for special routing, specialized gear, and careful securement.

We build the transport plan around the freight. That can mean flat racks or open tops at the port, breakbulk for extreme profiles, and the right inland equipment.

Our team connects heavy haul, drayage, ocean, and last-mile delivery into one timeline you can follow.

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Professional Out of Gauge Cargo Transport Services

Out of gauge cargo moves are won in the planning. We coordinate irregular, oversized freight across North America and abroad with one accountable team.

From verified measurements to final offload, we keep your schedule intact and your updates clear. Our OOG team serves manufacturing, energy, and construction clients that live by tight windows.

You get a dedicated rep who owns the job from quote through delivery and keeps you posted at every handoff.

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Our process includes:

  • Feasibility and route surveys with bridge, clearance, and detour checks.
  • Permit strategy and pilot car planning across each state and province on the lane.
  • Mode and equipment selection for flat rack, open top, RO-RO, or breakbulk sailings.
  • Weight distribution, securement plans, and lift instructions matched to carrier specs.
  • Port coordination for gate slots, crane time, and stow position.
  • Drayage and inland heavy haul with RGN, lowboy, step-deck, or extendable trailers.
  • Documentation support, including BOLs, packing lists, letters of credit, and bonds when required.
  • Scheduled status updates from pickup, port-in, vessel departure, port-out, and delivery.
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Common Types of Out of Gauge Cargo We Transport

From plant upgrades to wind farms, we move unusual shapes every week. The most common out of gauge cargo we handle includes:

  • Wind turbine components and blades.
  • Industrial generators and transformers.
  • Large construction machinery and plant modules.
  • Pressure vessels, silos, and tanks.
  • Crated or modified heavy industrial cargo.

Every job gets a dedicated route plan, verified weight distribution, and the right equipment. That’s how we move irregular dimensions safely.

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Our carrier network and dispatch team secure the gear and time slots your freight needs. Those relationships help us protect staging dates, plant shutdowns, and port cutoffs.

  • Wind turbine components and blades.
  • Industrial generators and transformers.
  • Large construction machinery and plant modules.
  • Pressure vessels, silos, and tanks.
  • Crated or modified heavy industrial cargo.

Every job gets a dedicated route plan, verified weight distribution, and the right equipment. That’s how we move irregular dimensions safely.

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Why Choose Heavy Equipment Transport for Out of Gauge Cargo Shipping

We start by getting the numbers right. We measure every dimension, check attachments and protrusions, and confirm center of gravity and rigging points.

We review packing before we book. Then we reserve crane time, gate appointments, and the right trailer early. If a site window shifts, we rebook and reroute so your schedule stays on track.

We plan for risk at every step. You’ll have cargo coverage options for high-value equipment, securement that matches carrier rules, and clean documentation.

Get a Quote for Out of Gauge Cargo Transport

Contact us today to get started with your move. Share length, width, height, and weight, plus any protrusions.

Include pickup and delivery addresses, dates, lift points, and site notes like low wires, narrow gates, gravel lots, or dock height. For OOG cargo, drawings or photos help us lock in the plan.

We’ll reply with a clear path forward. You’ll see the route, needed permits, the right trailer, port or crane slots if required, and a timeline you can track. You get one point of contact and straight pricing. If the date shifts, we adjust and confirm.

Out of gauge cargo moves best when one team owns the details from start to finish.

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FAQ — Out of Gauge Cargo Transport

What qualifies as Out of Gauge cargo?

Freight that exceeds standard container or legal highway limits in any dimension or weight. Examples include wind blades, large generators, and oversized plant modules.

How does Heavy Equipment Transport handle port and crane coordination for OOG loads?

We book terminal appointments, confirm stow position, reserve the right crane assets, and time drayage to the vessel schedule for a smooth handoff.

Can you manage international Out of Gauge shipments and customs documentation?

Yes. We prepare the export and import paperwork, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, packing lists, and certificates of origin.

What types of equipment are used for OOG cargo hauling?

Ocean options: flat racks, open tops, platforms, RO-RO, and breakbulk. Inland options: step-deck, RGN, lowboy, extendable flats, and SPMTs for plant moves.

How do you calculate rates for oversized and Out of Gauge freight?

Rates are based on size and weight, distance, permits and escorts, crane or rigging needs, market capacity and season, and port or terminal fees.