Find Heavy Haul Loads In Massachusetts
Heavy Haul Loads In Massachusetts
Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Massachusetts 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:
53′ semi-trailer on Interstate and designated highways.
Width:
8′-6″
Height:
13′-6″
Weight:
80,000 Gross
Single – 24,000 designated highways (22,400 other roads)
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 36,000
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
115′
Width:
14′-11″
Height:
14′-11″ (Over 13′-8″ requires a height survey)
Weight:
130,000 pounds gross (see note below). Single, Tandem, Tridem – Depends on axle spacings
Loads exceeding these dimensions are treated as super loads. Over 130,000 pounds gross requires engineering company survey of structures. This can cost several thousand dollars, depending on the route and number of structures!
Note: the maximum superload width in Massachusetts is 16 feet.
ESCORTS:
Length:
Over 80′ – one escort
Over 95′ – two escorts
115′ or more – two State Police escorts
134′ or more – state police plus two escorts
Width:
Over 12′ – one escort
Over 13′-6″ – two escorts
Over 14′-11″ – two escorts plus state police
Height:
Over 13′-8″ – route/height survey plus one front escort
Over 13′-11″ – (depending on route) – two escorts
Over 14′-11″ – 2 front escorts plus state police escort
