{"id":3192,"date":"2018-04-11T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=3192"},"modified":"2018-04-10T15:36:16","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T19:36:16","slug":"heavy-lifting-5-tips-for-hauling-oversized-loads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/heavy-lifting-5-tips-for-hauling-oversized-loads\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy Lifting! 5 Tips for Hauling Oversized Loads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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In the world of flatbed trucking, drivers can haul all sorts of unique types of shipments. Whereas dry van drivers don\u2019t have to worry (as much) about the size and contents of their trailers, this isn\u2019t the case for truckers hauling oversized loads. When a shipment can\u2019t be feasibly broken down between multiple loads, it\u2019s time to slap on that \u201cOversized Load\u201d banner and scramble the pilot vehicles! Whether you\u2019ve been a flatbed hauler your entire career or are new to the game, we\u2019ll discuss some tips for hauling oversized loads that you need to know for your next job: tips for hauling oversized loads<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Before we go any further, it\u2019s important to explain what qualifies shipments as wide or oversized loads. In the United States, these loads are those that exceed a height and width of 8\u20196\u201d (2.59 m). Additionally, the legal length of a trailer is typically 48 to 53 feet, with a maximum weight of 46,000 pounds, although certain trucks may be able to scale heavier. Often times, oversize loads are shipments of whole construction vehicles, pre-fabricated homes or structures, or other large objects like silos or septic tanks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 Tips for Hauling Oversized Loads<\/h2>\n
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Once hired for an oversized load haul, you\u2019ll need to prepare every aspect of your rig and route to ensure success! This leads us to the first of our tips for hauling oversized loads:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

1. Choose the Right Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n

When preparing for hauling an oversized load, utilizing the proper trailer is incredibly important. Some of the most common trailer types you find include:<\/span><\/p>\n