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Simplified Kentucky Oversize Load and Equipment Transport

Hauling semi truck, containers, and more for every industry in Kentucky

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Bluegrass and Coal Country Equipment Transport Across Kentucky

Kentucky splits into distinct regions. The Bluegrass around Lexington supports thoroughbred farms and bourbon distilleries. Louisville anchors manufacturing and logistics in the north. Eastern Kentucky climbs into Appalachian mountains where coal and timber operations shape the terrain.

Equipment transport across Kentucky means understanding these differences. A forklift delivered to a Louisville warehouse follows different logistics than an excavator hauled to an eastern mine site.

Heavy Equipment Transport coordinates Kentucky moves with attention to terrain, industry needs, and the reality that mountains change everything about transport planning.

  • Local Expertise: Our team knows Kentucky’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 Kentucky Transport Experts

Kentucky’s mix of mountainous terrain in the east, river corridors, and major freight interstates requires detailed route planning for heavy equipment moves. Between bridge weight limits, narrow rural highways, construction along I-64 and I-75, and urban congestion near Louisville and Lexington, precision matters.

From Louisville and Lexington to Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Northern Kentucky freight corridors, businesses rely on dependable heavy haul coordination. A missed permit, restricted bridge, or escort oversight can quickly disrupt your schedule.

That’s why companies across Kentucky trust Heavy Equipment Transport.

We plan every haul in advance, secure Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) oversize permits before dispatch, coordinate pilot cars when required, and provide consistent updates from pickup through delivery — ensuring your equipment arrives safely, legally, and on time.

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Hauling for Every Kentucky Job Site From Bluegrass to Appalachia

Northern Kentucky and Louisville connect directly to I-71, I-65, and I-64. The Bluegrass region operates on rolling terrain with good road access. Eastern Kentucky presents mountain grades and winding roads.

Our Kentucky team:

  • Coordinates with Louisville-area traffic patterns and industrial receiving hours
  • Plans central Kentucky moves around agricultural operations
  • Handles eastern mountain transport with carriers experienced on steep grades

We build Kentucky routes that match terrain to equipment and delivery requirements.

Equipment We Move

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

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.

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Semi Truck Moves for Kentucky Manufacturing and Fleet Yards

Kentucky manufacturing creates constant trucking demand. Auto suppliers serve plants throughout the state. Regional fleets based in Lexington, Bowling Green, and Paducah operate across the Southeast.

We handle Kentucky semi truck transport for carriers, fleet operators, and dealer groups.

Kentucky semi truck services:

  • Manufacturer and supplier equipment movement
  • Dealer inventory transport to regional markets
  • Fleet repositioning between Kentucky and adjacent states

Running or down, we match your truck with carriers experienced in Kentucky operations.Kentucky Driveaway Services Across the State

Kentucky Driveaway Services

When flatbed scheduling doesn't fit your timeline, driveaway moves trucks faster. Our CDL drivers pick up your vehicle and deliver it directly to the destination.

Our Driveaway Services Include:

  • Licensed, insured CDL drivers
  • Pre-trip inspections and safety checks
  • Route planning and real-time tracking
  • Route planning and real-time tracking

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

We verify vehicle condition, plot the route, and report status from pickup through final delivery.

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Oversize and Overweight Permits in Kentucky

Heavy Equipment Transport manages every step of Kentucky DOT compliance for oversize and overweight loads.

Key Thresholds for Oversize/Overweight Loads:

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

If your equipment exceeds these limits, we:

  • Secure Kentucky oversize/overweight permits
  • Map approved routes
  • Schedule escort vehicles when required
  • Coordinate travel around state restrictions

Our compliance team stays current with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regulations so your shipment moves efficiently and without delay.

Kentucky Oversize Load Permits and Pilot Car Requirements

Legal Limits in Kentucky:

  • Width: 8 ft. 6 in.
  • Height: 13 ft. 6 in.
  • Length: 53 ft. semi-trailer (overall combination varies by configuration)
  • Weight: 80,000 lbs gross (federal bridge formula applies)

Permits are issued through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Motor Carriers.

Permit Notes
  • Loads exceeding 14 ft. wide, 15 ft. high may require route surveys.
  • Travel typically permitted sunrise to sunset.
  • Weekend or holiday travel may be restricted depending on size.
  • Mountainous eastern Kentucky routes may require additional clearance checks.
  • Bridge reviews may be required for overweight loads exceeding 120,000 lbs.
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Pilot Car and Escort Requirements in Kentucky

Escort vehicle requirements depend on load dimensions and route conditions.

General Pilot Car and Escort Guidelines
Dimension Escort Requirement
Width over 12 ft. up to 14 ft. 1 escort vehicle required (position varies by roadway type)
Width over 14 ft. up to 16 ft. 1 front and 1 rear escort required
Width over 16 ft. Multiple escorts required; may require law enforcement escort
Height over 14 ft. 6 in. Height pole escort required
Length over 100 ft. 1 rear escort required
Length over 120 ft. 1 front and 1 rear escort required
Overweight Loads (120,000+ lbs.) Route and bridge analysis required prior to approval

Kentucky Routing Notes

  • I-64, I-65, I-71, and I-75 are major heavy haul corridors.
  • Eastern Kentucky terrain may limit certain oversize routing options.
  • Urban congestion near Louisville and Northern Kentucky may include time-of-day restrictions.
  • Travel prohibited during severe weather or hazardous road conditions.
  • Construction zones may require alternate routing or travel limitations.

Heavy Equipment Transport coordinates permits, escorts, and route surveys in advance — delivering professional heavy haul and equipment shipping solutions throughout Kentucky.

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Oversize Moves in Kentucky: Permits, Grades, and Clearances

Oversize equipment in Kentucky requires permits from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Eastern mountain routes add complexity because certain roads prohibit wide loads, and steep grades affect what weights can safely move.

We handle Kentucky oversize transport by reviewing equipment specs and determining permit needs, submitting applications with accurate dimensions and approved routes, coordinating pilot cars when required by regulation or terrain, and scheduling moves during allowed travel times.

Louisville-area oversize loads face urban routing restrictions, while eastern Kentucky loads require mountain-specific planning and carrier selection.

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Why Kentucky Shippers Rely on Our Team

Kentucky splits our planning into three zones. Louisville demands precision timing around plant shifts. Central Bluegrass needs coordination with bourbon operations. Eastern mountains require carriers experienced with steep grades and narrow roads.

Our team understands how Kentucky terrain affects every aspect of transport logistics.

Kentucky operations trust us for:

  • Three-zone planning that matches carriers to terrain requirements
  • Direct relationships with carriers experienced in mountain transport
  • Scheduling that accounts for Louisville traffic and eastern grade restrictions
  • Upfront discussion of what terrain means for timing
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Kentucky Equipment and Semi Truck Transport – FAQs

1. What types of equipment are commonly transported to and from Kentucky?

Manufacturing machinery, construction equipment, agricultural implements, mining equipment, and semi trucks for dealers and fleets.

2. Are oversize permits required for hauling equipment on Kentucky roadways?

Yes, loads exceeding legal dimensions or weight limits need Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permits.

3. How does terrain affect heavy equipment transport in eastern Kentucky?

Mountain grades and winding roads require experienced carriers and route planning that accounts for elevation.

4. Can equipment be hauled to manufacturing sites and rural areas throughout Kentucky?

Absolutely, we coordinate with Louisville plants, central Kentucky operations, and eastern mountain deliveries.

5. What trailers are typically used for heavy equipment transport in Kentucky?

RGN for tall equipment and challenging grades, step decks for machinery within height limits, and lowboys for heavy industrial equipment.

OUR RECENT EQUIPMENT SHIPMENTS

Nakia Jenkins helped transport this beautiful 27.6 10.6 12.7 and 97000lbs 2013 Tadano GR-750 XL crane from Lexington, KY to Phoenix, AZ. She acquired transport paperwork and decided an rgn trailer would be suitable to haul it. The equipment was delivered to the new jobsite safely and on time. To transport a 2013 Tadano GR-750, call us today!

2013 TADANO GR-750 XL CRANE ON AN RGN TRAILER

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2013 Tadano GR-750 XL Crane Transport

Origin: Lexington, KY

Destination: Phoenix, AZ

Specialist: Nakia Jenkins

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Other Equipment Manufacturer Types Commonly Shipped to All 50 States

  • Allis Chalmers
  • Atlas Copco
  • Ditch Witch
  • CASE
  • Bobcat
  • Caterpillar
  • Doosan
  • Freightliner
  • Genie
  • Gradall
  • Hitachi
  • Volvo
  • Huskvarna
  • Hyundai
  • International
  • Isuzu
  • JCB
  • Kubota
  • JLG
  • John Deere
  • Kenworth
  • Kobelco
  • Kobelco
  • Komatsu
  • Liebherr
  • Mack Truck
  • Navistar
  • New Holland
  • Oshkosh
  • Peterbilt
  • Roadtec
  • Takeuchi
  • Telsmith
  • Terex
  • Toro
  • Volvo
  • Western Star
  • Moffet

    • Where Is Your Heavy Equipment Headed?



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



    Bluegrass Region

    • Fort Thomas
    • Danville
    • Paris
    • Berea
    • Louisville
    • Stanford
    • Lancaster
    • Carlisle
    • Cynthiana
    • Erlanger
    • Fort Thomas
    • Danville
    • Paris
    • Berea
    • St Matthews
    • Winchester

    Mississippian Plateau

    • Bowling Green
    • Elizabethtown
    • Somerset
    • Hopkinsville
    • Shively
    • Radcliff

    Shawnee Hills

    Jackson Purchase

    • Mayfield
    • Murray
    • Paducah

    Appalachian Plateau

    • Allen
    • Argillite
    • Ashland
    • Auxier
    • Belfry
    • Breaks
    • Catlettsburg
    • David