Heavy haulers are in high demand, especially during the summer, and deliveries are often scheduled months in advance. Heavy transport is a very complex process.
If you know you have construction equipment, farm machinery or any other type of cargo that requires heavy transport, you should schedule it as far in advance as possible to ensure safety, timely delivery, trailers and other equipment available, and to manage costs.
security
The safety of each load is paramount. It requires the proper tractor-trailer combination and following proper safety precautions. It also requires an eye for detail and planning the best travel route, as the entire infrastructure cannot support heavy transport loads.
Delivery on time
Heavy haulage companies use sophisticated logistics software to plan the most effective and time-efficient routes. Each route is designed to minimize a variety of hazards and obstacles that can affect delivery times, many of which are more common at certain times of the year. These items are especially important when transporting cargo to foreign countries. There must also be someone available to take charge of the load when it arrives.
Special accommodations
Highly specialized trailers are used for heavy hauling and the right trailer for your load will not be available if you wait until the last minute to schedule.
Other considerations also come into play. Depending on the load, its destination and the states through which it must pass. Specialized documentation may be required and may take several weeks to obtain. Special accommodations may also be required. These may include signage, lighting and 1 or more escort vehicles. Some states place restrictions on the days and times of day when certain heavy loads can be transported.
costs
The transport of heavy loads reaches its peak during the summer months and the costs are higher; it all depends on supply and demand. Scheduling your hauling during the off season can save you a significant amount of money and ensure that the right trailer is available.
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