Heavy equipment freight shipping oversized loads?

You have industrial equipment that's too big, too heavy, or too wide for regular freight carriers. Standard trucking companies turn you down because they don't have the right trailers or permits. Florida's bridges, weight limits, and routing restrictions make it even more complicated.

Heavy equipment freight requires specialized lowboy trailers, multi-axle configurations, and often pilot cars for oversized dimensions. Regular carriers can't handle loads over 80,000 pounds or equipment wider than 8.5 feet. Florida's infrastructure has specific weight limits on older bridges and height restrictions under overpasses that require careful route planning.

Costs depend on equipment size, weight, distance, and permit requirements. Oversized loads typically run 2-4 times standard freight rates. Permits can add $200-800 per state. Multi-piece equipment often ships more economically than trying to move assembled units. Weekend and holiday restrictions can extend transit time by several days.

Call Gateway Logistics for a freight assessment this week. Provide exact dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery addresses, and any special handling requirements. We match your shipment with carriers who have the right equipment and handle all permitting. Don't attempt to book this through standard freight brokers who lack heavy haul experience.

Once properly coordinated, your equipment arrives safely and on schedule. You avoid delays, damage claims, and regulatory issues that come from using the wrong carrier or missing required permits.

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