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Alabama Equipment Transport Services That Keep Your Project Moving

We manage every step of your Alabama equipment transport — permits, routing, and scheduling — so your project stays on track without delays.

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Your Trusted Partner for Equipment Hauling Across Alabama

When you manage logistics across Alabama, you need precision, not promises. Heavy Equipment Transport delivers safe, on-time moves for heavy machinery, semi trucks, and oversize loads across the state.

We plan, permit, and execute every haul with local expertise and total transparency, so your operations stay predictable, compliant, and stress-free.

Why companies trust Heavy Equipment Transport in Alabama:

  • Local Expertise: Our team knows Alabama’s routes, ports, and permit offices — ensuring efficient, compliant delivery every time.
  • Permit-Ready Precision: We secure all oversize, overweight, and escort permits in advance to prevent costly downtime.
  • End-to-End Control: One point of contact manages your haul from dispatch to delivery, keeping communication clear.
  • Fleet Flexibility: From bulldozers to buses, we match your load with the right trailer and hauling equipment.
  • Proven Reliability: On-time delivery backed by over 15 years of nationwide heavy haul experience.

Heavy Equipment Transport is built to handle every detail — from permits to delivery — with the same level of care you expect from your own team.

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Your Local Alabama Transport Experts

Alabama’s terrain and regulations can slow even the best operations, narrow state highways, weight-restricted bridges, unpredictable weather, and route-specific travel hour restrictions all add layers of complexity.

Alabama’s roads can be tricky. Narrow highways, bridge limits, and strict DOT rules can quickly throw off your delivery schedule if not managed right. That’s why businesses across Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, and Huntsville count on HET.

Our team plans every route carefully, handles all permits ahead of time, and stays in constant contact from pickup to delivery, so your haul arrives safely and right on schedule.

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What You Get With Us

● Local route knowledge and optimized planning
● Full permit management and DOT compliance
● Real-time dispatch communication
● Licensed, insured, and bonded carriers

No delays. No confusion. Just dependable delivery and peace of mind.

Equipment We Move

Heavy Equipment Transport provides equipment hauling for independent contactors, small businesses, and corporations across Alabama.

Industries Served
● Construction
● Mining
● Agriculture
● Energy
● Manufacturing
Common Equipment
● Excavators
● Bulldozers
● Cranes
● Tractors
● Forklifts
● Generators
● Compactors
● Industrial units

Every shipment is matched to the right trailer, route, and permit, ensuring safe and efficient transport every time.

Commonly Shipped Equipment and Machines

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Alabama Semi Truck Transport

Need to move a single tractor trailer, a commercial semi rig, or an entire fleet?

Heavy Equipment Transport provides dependable semi truck hauling and delivery services across Alabama, from major highways to remote industrial sites.

Our team operates daily along Alabama’s main corridors: I-10, I-20, I-59, and I-65 - connecting Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, and every point in between. We understand that every hour a truck sits idle costs money, so we plan each shipment around your timeline, equipment type, and delivery requirements. Whether you’re delivering new units to a dealership, transferring fleet vehicles between yards, or relocating owner-operator trucks, HET has the experience, trailers, and team to get it done right.

Our Process

  1. 1. Secure loading and tie-downs
  2. 2. Route optimization for time and fuel
  3. 3. Full-coverage insurance
  4. 4. Professional drivers and dispatchers

From dealerships to distribution yards, HET moves your trucks safely and on schedule.

Driveaway Services for Trucks and Equipment

When speed and efficiency matter, Heavy Equipment Transport’s Driveaway Division takes the wheel. Instead of loading onto a trailer, our certified CDL drivers operate your truck directly to its destination - the fastest, most cost-effective way to move operable heavy-duty trucks, semis, and vocational units across Alabama.

We handle every detail - inspections, routing, compliance, and delivery, so your vehicles arrive safely, on schedule, and fully DOT-compliant.

Our Driveaway Services Include:

  • Licensed, insured CDL drivers
  • Pre-trip inspections and safety checks
  • Route planning and real-time tracking
  • DOT-compliant documentation and delivery confirmation

From Mobile to Huntsville and beyond, HET ensures every driveaway is handled with precision, reliability, and complete transparency.

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Oversize and Overweight Permits in Alabama

Regulations shouldn’t slow your project down, Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) takes care of every step of Alabama DOT compliance for oversize and overweight loads. From securing permits to coordinating pilot cars, we ensure your haul meets every state and federal requirement before it hits the road.

Key Thresholds for Oversize/Overweight Loads:

  • Width: Over 8’6”
  • Height: Over 13’6”
  • Weight: Over 80,000 lbs GVW

When your equipment exceeds these limits, HET manages the entire process: obtaining special permits, mapping approved routes, scheduling escort vehicles when required, and timing travel around state restrictions.

Our in-house compliance team stays up to date with Alabama DOT rules, so your transport stays legal, efficient, and stress-free. With HET, you get a fully managed, worry-free experience, from paperwork to delivery.

Alabama Oversize Load Permits and Pilot Car Requirements

Oversize and Overweight Permits in Alabama

Oversize and Overweight Permits in Alabama Any load that exceeds Alabama’s legal size or weight limits must have a state-issued oversize/overweight permit before transport begins.

Legal Limits in Alabama:

  • Width: 8 ft. 6 in.
  • Height: 13 ft. 6 in.
  • Length: 53 ft. (semi-trailer, no overall limit if combination meets length laws)
  • Weight: 80,000 lbs. (gross), or per federal axle formula

Permits are issued by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Oversize Permit Office, typically valid for five consecutive days. Weekend travel may be restricted for some routes or load types.

Permit Notes

  • Loads over 150,000 lbs., 16 ft. wide, or 15 ft. high often require route surveys or engineering reviews.
  • Travel times: Generally allowed ½ hour after sunrise to ½ hour before sunset, Monday through Saturday (no Sunday or major holiday movement).
  • Night travel may be approved for loads under 12 ft. wide, depending on the route and conditions.
Pilot Car and Escort Requirements

Escort vehicle requirements in Alabama depend on load dimensions and route conditions. ALDOT enforces the following general guidelines:

Dimension Escort Requirement
Width over 12 ft. up to 14 ft. 1 front escort (two-lane highways)
Width over 14 ft. up to 16 ft. 1 front and 1 rear escort (two-lane highways)
Width over 16 ft. Escorts required on all highways; may require police escort
Height over 15 ft. 6 in. Height pole escort required
Length over 85 ft. 1 rear escort
Length over 105 ft. 1 front and 1 rear escort
Overweight Loads (≥150,000 lbs.) Route survey, bridge clearance check, may require ALDOT engineer review
Escort Vehicle Requirements:
  • Must display “Oversize Load” signs visible front and rear.
  • Two amber or yellow rotating/flashing lights (visible 360°).
  • Equipped with CB or two-way communication linked to the truck driver.
  • Minimum of 100 ft. to 300 ft. spacing between escort and load (depending on terrain).
Alabama Oversize Load Routing Notes
  • Interstate Restrictions: Loads wider than 16 ft. often limited to daylight travel with police escort.
  • City Travel: Municipal restrictions apply in Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, and Mobile—special routing or local permits may be required.
  • Weather Restrictions: No movement allowed during severe weather, visibility under 500 ft., or wet/icy conditions.
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How Heavy Equipment Transport Ships Equipment Throughout Alabama

We’ve streamlined every step so you can focus on your job while we handle the logistics.

  1. 1. Request a Quote – Send your equipment details and pickup/drop locations.
  2. 2. Expert Planning – We determine the best route, permits, and equipment needed.
  3. 3. Load & Dispatch – Your dedicated specialist oversees loading and live tracking.
  4. 4. On-Time Delivery – We confirm arrival, unload, and provide delivery confirmation instantly.

Every stage is backed by proactive communication - no waiting, no guessing, no surprises.

Our Commitment to Alabama Businesses

We’re more than a transport provider, we’re a partner in Alabama’s growth. For over 15 years, HET has helped construction crews meet deadlines, farmers move machinery between fields, and manufacturers deliver critical equipment across the state.

Our team understands that downtime costs money. That’s why we invest in local dispatchers, experienced drivers, and advanced tracking systems to keep Alabama businesses running efficiently - from Birmingham’s industrial core to Mobile’s ports.

Safety and Reliability Guarantee

Every haul we take on represents someone’s investment, timeline, and reputation - and we treat it that way.

Our Safety Promise

  • • Every load is inspected before pickup and after delivery
  • • Secure tie-downs, route checks, and equipment protection
  • • GPS tracking and communication at every milestone
  • • Full insurance coverage for total peace of mind

We go beyond compliance; we deliver accountability. Because in logistics, reliability isn’t earned once - it’s proven on every mile.

Why Choose Heavy Equipment Transport?

You need results, not excuses.

HET combines Alabama know-how with nationwide resources to deliver every haul safely, quickly, and transparently.

Our Advantages

  • • Dedicated logistics specialist for your project
  • • Clear pricing with no hidden fees
  • • On-time delivery guaranteed
  • • Trusted by 23,000+ carriers nationwide

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Common Equipment Transport Routes in Alabama

1. I-65 (North–South Corridor)

  • • Connects: Mobile → Montgomery → Birmingham → Decatur → Huntsville
  • • Use Case: One of the state’s most important freight arteries, used for hauling construction and agricultural equipment between industrial hubs and job sites.
  • • Common Equipment: Excavators, bulldozers, combines, and loaders.

2. I-20 / I-59 (West–East Connection)

  • • Connects: Tuscaloosa → Birmingham → Gadsden → Georgia border
  • • Use Case: Popular for regional transport between Alabama and Georgia. Commonly used for shipping mining and roadwork machinery.
  • • Common Equipment: Cranes, rollers, graders, and paving machines

3. I-10 (Gulf Coast Route)

  • • Connects: Mobile → Mississippi → Florida Panhandle
  • • Use Case: Ideal for port-related and cross-state shipments. Frequently used for hauling oversize freight arriving through the Port of Mobile.
  • • Common Equipment: Shipping containers, port cranes, generators, and industrial modules.

4. I-85 (Southeast Corridor)

  • • Connects: Montgomery → Auburn → Columbus, GA
  • • Use Case: Often used for regional deliveries into Georgia’s manufacturing belt or eastbound construction projects.
  • • Common Equipment: Forklifts, scissor lifts, and compact excavators.

5. U.S. Highway 231 / U.S. Highway 431 (Central–North Corridor)

  • • Connects: Dothan → Troy → Montgomery → Huntsville → Tennessee border
  • • Use Case: Provides an alternative to I-65 for north–south heavy hauls. Frequently used for agricultural and industrial transport due to proximity to smaller towns and farms.
  • • Common Equipment: Tractors, harvesters, and farm implements.

6. U.S. Highway 82 / U.S. Highway 80 (East–West Corridor)

  • • Connects: Columbus, MS → Tuscaloosa → Montgomery → Phenix City
  • • Use Case: Used for moving heavy machinery across the central part of the state, particularly between job sites in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery.
  • • Common Equipment: Excavators, dozers, and road construction machinery.

7. I-22 (Memphis–Birmingham Corridor)

  • • Connects: Memphis, TN → Tupelo, MS → Birmingham, AL
  • • Use Case: Key route for cross-state transport between Tennessee and central Alabama distribution centers.
  • • Common Equipment: Construction equipment, logging trucks, and manufacturing machinery.

FAQ

What permits are needed for oversize loads?

Anything over legal width, height, or weight requires an Alabama DOT permit. We handle it all.

How long does a typical transport take?

Most in-state moves are completed within 1–3 business days.

Which areas do you cover?

Every major city - Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and more.

Do you arrange pilot cars?

Yes. We coordinate pilot and escort vehicles as required.

Do you handle port or interstate hauls?

Absolutely - including Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee routes.

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Where Is Your Heavy Equipment Headed?



Choose Your Region in Alabama and Get an Equipment Shipping Quote!


Coastal Plain

  • Montgomery
  • Tuscaloosa
  • Mobile
  • Dothan
  • Alabaster
  • Prichard
  • Daphne
  • Enterprise
  • Prattville
  • Troy
  • Selma

Piedmont

  • Auburn
  • Cusseta
  • Graham
  • LaFayette
  • Fairhope
  • Opelika
  • Phenix City

Interior Plateau

  • Athens
  • Blountsville
  • Decatur
  • Florence
  • Huntsville
  • Madison

Ridge and Valley

  • Anniston
  • Etowah
  • Mountain Brook
  • Pelham
  • Oxford
  • Bibb
  • Jefferson
  • Birmingham
  • Hoover
  • Gadsden
  • Talladega
  • Trussville

Appalachian Plateau

  • Jasper
  • Cullman
  • Albertville
  • Vestavia Hills
  • Rainsville