Heavy haul or over-dimensional shipping refers to the transportation of cargo that exceeds the standard legal size or weight limits for a specific road or highway. Such cargo is usually too tall, too wide, too heavy, or a combination of these to fit within the regulations. This type of transportation often requires specialized routing, equipment, and permits due to its complexity.
Information Needed to Offer a Specific Quote for Heavy Haul or over-dimensional Shipping:
Cargo Details: (Must Have):
- Dimensions: Exact length, width, height, and weight of the cargo.
- Type of Cargo: What is being shipped? Machinery, construction equipment, wind turbine blades, etc.
- Packing Details: Is the cargo created, loose, or require special handling?
Origin and Destination Details:
- Pick-up Location: Exact address and any specific site constraints (e.g., low bridges, tight turns, loading dock availability).
- Delivery Location: Exact address and any specific site constraints (e.g., low bridges, tight turns, loading dock availability).
Route Preferences:
- Preferred Route: If the client has a preferred route, details of it.
- Restrictions or Challenges: Are there any known construction zones, bridge clearances, road restrictions, etc.?
Equipment Needs:
- Special Equipment: Depending on the cargo, specialized trailers or equipment may be needed such as extendable trailers, multi-axle configurations, etc.
- Loading/Unloading Equipment: Cranes, forklifts, etc., if required.
Permit Requirements:
- Existing Permits: Does the client have any existing permits or will these need to be obtained?
- Escort Vehicles: Some routes or sizes might require pilot or escort vehicles for safe transit.
Timeline:
- Pick-up Date: When should the cargo be collected?
- Delivery Date: By when should the cargo reach its destination?
Insurance and Liability:
- Value of the Cargo: To determine insurance costs.
- Special Requirements: Any additional insurance or liability protection the client requests.
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