In road transport, an oversize load trucking (or overweight load) is a load that exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size and/or weight limits for a truck to convey on a specified portion of road, highway, or other transport infrastructures, such as air freight or water freight. In Europe, it may be referred to as special transport or heavy and oversized transportation, but here is called Oversized Load Trucking. There may be load per axle limits. However, a load that exceeds the per-axle limits, but not the overall weight limits, is considered overweight. Examples of oversize/overweight loads include construction machines (cranes, front loaders, backhoes, etc.), pre-built homes, containers, and construction elements (bridge beams, generators, windmill propellers, rocket stages, industrial equipment).
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A wide load, also known as an oversized load, is any load that exceeds the maximum legal width, height, or length defined by the province or state in which the load is being transported.
Even though maximum legal dimensions vary, any vehicle and load that exceeds one of the legal dimensions will be required to have a permit defining the size, weight, and nature of the load.
Key Considerations for oversized floats
When preparing to move any oversized flatbed transport, it’s important to know the exact dimensions and weight of your shipment in order to plan for the correct type of equipment and make the delivery according to customer expectations.
There are a few important points to consider before transporting an oversized load.
- Know the legal limits for flatbed loads
- Learn the rules for when you need travel escorts
- Understand the factors that will impact your schedule
- Know the meaning and requirements for special transports
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: Flags are required on all four corners and/or any front and rear projections of any oversized vehicle/load (light at night). “Oversize Load” or “D” signs front and rear are also required on all oversized vehicles/loads. Signs must be removed or covered when not required.
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