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Andy F

Moving Oversized Loads - Potential Problems to Be Aware Of

Posted Friday, January 8th, 2010 by Andy F
Filed under: Heavy Haul Specialized, Oversized Loads

Moving oversized loads out of job sites can be very challenging. Some of the factors that can cause problems are:

* Site readiness – often times, a site can be muddy, or have a narrow or unsuitable entrance. A lot …

Andy F

Frost Restrictions for Transporting Heavy Loads

Posted Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 by Andy F
Filed under: Heavy Haul Specialized

It’s almost Spring and that means Frost Restrictions in the Heavy Haul world. During the months of March through May of each year, many northern states and Canadian provinces restrict the axle weights allowable on public roads. Legal limits usually …

Andy F

Heavy Haul Factoid

Posted Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 by Andy F
Filed under: Access America Transport, Heavy Haul Specialized

You cannot obtain a permit for a load that uses multiple pieces to make it over dimensional. For instance, you cannot put two 6’ wide generators together side-by-side to make a 12’ wide load. You cannot stack lumber …

Andy F

Basics of Shipping Legal Flatbed Loads

Posted Thursday, March 13th, 2008 by Andy F
Filed under: Flatbed Shipping

Imagine your business gets an order for an item you have been producing for years, but this time it’s 3 inches wider than usual. You charge a little bit more to produce the item, call the trucking company you …