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Oversize freight detours for I-64 West Virginia bridge work

Touseef Shaikh 02 Sep , 2025
This update helps drivers and carriers plan around major corridor changes. The $224 million I-64 Widening and Improvement Project added two lanes and a new westbound Kanawha River span. The main span measures a record 562 feet, and the Donald M. Legg Memorial truss was converted to a plate girder for eastbound traffic. Staging kept … Read More

Oregon Highway 30 Closures: Tips for Big Rig Route Planning

Tylor Bennett 02 Sep , 2025
For truckers and logistics professionals, navigating Oregon Highway Closures can be a daunting task. The closure of Highway 30 can significantly impact Big Rig Route Planning, leading to delays and increased costs. Effective route planning is crucial to mitigate these challenges. By understanding the impact of Highway closures and planning alternative routes, commercial vehicles can … Read More

Understanding How California Regulates Heavy Haul on State Highways

freedomadmin 02 Sep , 2025
We guide businesses through permit rules, timing, and safety so critical loads move without delay. Our approach combines clear planning with on-road support. We explain what counts as oversize and overweight and how those definitions shape needed permits, travel windows, and required signs, flags, and lights. Single-trip permits usually last seven days. Annual and repetitive … Read More

Navigating Low Clearance Routes in the Southeast with Ease

Touseef Shaikh 02 Sep , 2025
We set clear expectations for safe heavy hauling across this region. Our team combines years of hands-on work and careful route checks to protect equipment and meet tight delivery windows. Before a single wheel turns, we brief drivers with exact vehicle height in feet and inches and current clearance information. We watch signs and bridges … Read More

How Road Construction in Texas Impacts Oversize Loads – Explained

Erik Flitman 02 Sep , 2025
We set the stage. Moving an oversize load starts with careful planning. A vehicle carrying heavy equipment faces narrower lanes, temporary barriers, and shifting speed limits. These factors change handling and stopping distance. They increase the risk to the truck, the load, and other vehicles. Permits and escorts matter. Weight and size limits force defined … Read More

Big rig rerouting from I- Ohio construction projects

Alec Duncan 02 Sep , 2025
Plan your runs with clearer timing and routes. Recent agency reports note recurring overnight triple lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages between the American Legion Memorial Bridge and the Dulles Corridor Interchange. Nightly ramp closures affect the northbound GWMP to southbound mainline and the eastbound DTR/DAAH to northbound ramps. Daytime flagging on Live Oak Drive … Read More

Oversize Load Route Planning: Why Shortcuts Can Be Costly

Alec Duncan 02 Sep , 2025
We manage heavy haul projects with a single goal: safe, reliable delivery. From the first data point we match dimensions, weight, and center of gravity to legal limits and road realities. Our process locks in shipment specs, matches trailers and axle setups, and sequences permits and surveys before a truck moves. This stops surprises that … Read More

Key Considerations for Heavy Haul in Oil and Gas States: Our Expertise

Tylor Bennett 02 Sep , 2025
We lead with a clear standard for safety and reliability. Our work spans complex corridors across multiple states. We make planning and compliance the first steps of every move. Oversized and overweight shipments demand permits, precise route checks, and securement that meets FMCSA rules. We match equipment to the load and verify travel windows to … Read More

We Explain What Shippers Need to Know About Multi-Trip Permits

Development Team 02 Sep , 2025
We open with a clear view of how multi-trip permits shape predictable heavy haul plans. Permits and a consistent permit approach keep budgets stable and time windows reliable. Freedom Heavy Haul earns trust through personal attention and quick responses. We map how permit rules vary by state and local regulations. Choosing the right provider and … Read More

Managing Oversize logistics during I-71 Kentucky bridge rehabilitation

sufianNasir 02 Sep , 2025
This article sets the stage for carriers operating across the united states as multiple work zones affect long hauls. We explain how overlapping project windows on major corridors can change access, ramp patterns, and nighttime windows that matter for oversized moves. Smart route planning, permits, and pre-trip checks protect safety and keep traffic flowing when … Read More