Things To Consider When Moving Heavy Equipment Over The Road

Heavy equipment transportation can be challenging because of the size and weight of the machinery you are moving. Getting a large piece of equipment from one job site to another typically means loading it on a trailer and transporting it. However, this still typically involves oversize load permits that take time to get. 

Heavy Equipment Transportation Services

Hiring heavy equipment transportation services to move your machines from one place to another can be an excellent option and may save time and money in the long run. The transportation service will have the right trucks and trailers to do the job and can typically get the permits for the move quickly.

If the move is just a short distance, they may not need permits, but they still need drivers that can load the equipment, get it to the new location, and unload it on the other end without damaging your machinery. The transportation service should also provide low-boy trailers rated for the weight and size of equipment you need to move. 

Look for heavy equipment transportation services with positive reviews and a fair price. You may also want to consider the time they need to do the job, and if they can't do it right away, look for another option if you have a ridged timeline.

Transportation Planning

When hiring a heavy equipment transportation service to move your equipment, finding one that can plan your route, pull the necessary permits, and complete the task without your input can be helpful. A transport service with a logistics planner is sometimes more costly, but having someone experienced to plan all the details to ensure your equipment gets where it is going, can be worth the added cost.

If you are moving equipment through a town with limitations on where trucks are allowed to go or require police escorts, the route may need to avoid specific roads and areas. The municipality may also require permits to move through the town, and heavy equipment transportation services with experience will know how to check that before the truck and trailer leave your job site. 

Moving Costs

Heavy equipment transportation services often set the price for each job based on many things. The best way to get a cost quote for the job is to explain what you need from the transport service, and they can put together a quote or estimate for you. 

The time frame for your move, the size and weight of the equipment, and the pickup and destination points can all figure into the cost of moving the machinery when you are ready.     

Contact a local heavy equipment transportation service to learn more. 

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