Find Heavy Haul Loads In Louisiana
Heavy Haul Loads In Louisiana
Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Louisiana has never been easier. VeriTread offers the most USA and Canadian shipper direct freight on our load board than anyone else. We have hundreds of open deck loads including flatbed, step deck, lowboy, and RGN.
We work with thousands of shippers every month needing oversize load transport, heavy equipment hauling, farm equipment transport, hot shot trucking, partial load shipping, drive away services, specialized heavy haul transport, and more. VeriTread will bring you thousands of opportunities to build a national or local customer base, encourage repeat business, and increase your overall efficiency
When you use VeriTread’s load board for oversize loads, you get access to the information you need to make the best decisions for your business. Our patented technology gives integrated dimensions, machinery weights, direct communication with shippers, trailer and permit requirements. This creates a more predictable carrier experience by clearly identifying all of the industry secrets and insider knowledge required to efficiently transport large items.
LEGAL DIMENSIONS:
Length:
59′-6″ trailer or load on Interstate and designated highways
65′ truck and trailer on other highways
Overhang: 4′ front, 8′ rear (over 59′-6″ length of load on trailer needs permit on all roads.)
Width:
8′-6″ Interstate and designated roads, 8′ on non-designated.
Height:
13′-6″ on non-designated roads
14′ on designated highways
Weight:
80,000 Gross (with a Tridem axle, 83,400 on Interstate & 88,000 non-Interstate if licensed for it)
Interstate highway system:
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 42,000
Quad – 50,000
Non-Interstate highways:
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 37,000
Tridem – 45,000
Quad – 53,000
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
125′
Width:
18′
Height:
16′-6″
Weight:
Gross Weights
5 axles – 108,000
6 axles – 120,000
7 axles – 132,000
8 axles – 152,000
* Vehicles must be registered for 88,000 lbs to run with overweight permits.
Axle Weights
Single – 24,000 if GVW is 120,000 pounds or less, 20,000 if GVW exceeds 120,000 pounds
Tandem – 48,000 if GVW is up to 120,000 pounds; but 45,000 if it exceeds 120,000 pounds
Tridem – 60,000
Vehicles must be registered for 88,000 to run with overweight permit.
Steer axle cannot exceed 13,000 pounds if tandem exceeds 40,000 pounds and gross weight exceeds 120,000 pounds.
Loads exceeding these dimensions or with GVW exceeding 232,000 pounds are considered as Super Loads.
ESCORTS:
Length:
Over 90′ – one escort
Over 125′ – State Police Escort
Width:
Over 12′ – one escort
Over 16′ – State Police Escort on 2-lane or multi-lane highways
Height:
Over 15′-10″ may requires height pole off interstate
Over 16′-6″ may require escort (depends on routes).
City of New Orleans (non-Interstate) – Police Escort needed if not on Interstate and:
Width over 12′
Height over 13′-6″
Length over 90′
