Over-Dimensional Freight Services
Permits, routing, and equipment for loads beyond the limits
REQUEST A QUOTELoads beyond the legal limits, planned to move legally
Over-dimensional freight lives and dies on the permit and the route.
When a load is over width, over height, over length, or over weight, it cannot just be tendered to the next available truck. Gateway plans the move before it books: state-by-state permits, a compliant route, and the timing windows each jurisdiction allows.
- State permits secured for every jurisdiction on the route
- Compliant routing around bridge, weight, and height limits
- Travel-time windows and curfews factored in up front
The right trailer and the right escort for loads that need both
An over-dimensional load is only as safe as the equipment and crew moving it.
Over-dimensional freight needs specialized trailers and, often, escorts or pilot cars to move safely and legally. Gateway matches your load with carriers who have the equipment and the experience, and arranges escort coordination where the route requires it.
- Step deck, RGN, lowboy, and multi-axle capacity
- Pilot-car and escort coordination where required
- Securement and tarping confirmed to your specs
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Common questions
My flatbed load needs permits and routing
Your machinery shipment is over dimensional. You need permits for multiple states. You don't know which routes are legal or how long permits take.
Over dimensional freight requires state permits, pilot cars, and approved routes. Start the permit process 3-5 days early. Work with a broker who handles the paperwork and knows which routes avoid low bridges and weight restrictions.
My oversized equipment needs special permits
You have machinery or equipment that's too big for a standard truck. You don't know what permits you need or how to get them. The last time you tried to ship something oversized, it got stuck at a weigh station.
Over dimensional loads need state permits for every state they cross. Gateway Logistics handles the permit applications, routing around restricted bridges, and finds carriers with the right equipment. Don't try to wing it - one missed permit can shut down your shipment for days.
Heavy equipment freight shipping
You need to ship oversized or overweight industrial equipment. Regular carriers can't handle it and you're not sure what permits or special equipment you need.
Heavy haul freight requires specialized trailers, route planning, and often permits for oversized loads. Work with carriers experienced in industrial freight who handle permitting and escort requirements.
How long do over dimensional permits take
Your oversized equipment needs to ship next week. You just found out you need permits. You don't know if there's enough time to get them.
Most state permits take 2-5 business days. Some states offer expedited processing for extra fees. Start the permit process as soon as you know the shipment dimensions and route. Plan for delays during peak construction season.
How long does over dimensional shipping take
You have oversized equipment that needs to move across multiple states. You don't know how long permits take or if there are restrictions on when these loads can move.
Over dimensional permits can take 3-10 business days depending on the states involved. The actual shipping takes longer too - oversized loads often can't travel at night, on weekends, or during rush hour. Plan for 2-3 times longer than regular freight, especially if crossing multiple states.
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