Blog

Navigating Route Disruptions for I-40 Tennessee Oversized Freight Deliveries

Alec Duncan 26 Aug , 2025
Quick context: A major washout in the Pigeon River Gorge closed eastbound lanes and upended a key corridor that moves more than 25,000 vehicles a day. This piece explains what that means now and how teams keep loads moving safely. What drivers need first: expect GPS errors in the mountains, extra enforcement on narrow back … Read More

Does Your Freight Carrier Know the Legal Load Limits? We Do.

John Edwards 25 Aug , 2025
Transporting heavy equipment requires more than just trucks and trailers. It demands precision knowledge of weight regulations that change at every state line. Since 1955, we’ve navigated these rules to protect clients from delays, fines, and safety risks. State-specific axle limits exist to preserve roads and ensure public safety. What’s legal in Texas might violate … Read More

Legal Weight vs. Permitted Weight: What’s the Difference?

John Edwards 25 Aug , 2025
We explain how allowable loads affect safety, costs, and schedules. We walk teams through federal caps, axle limits, and simple checks that prevent fines and delays. Federal interstate rules cap gross vehicle weight at 80,000 pounds. That total includes tractor, trailer, cargo, and fuel. Diesel fuel can add up to about 1,050 pounds with large … Read More

How Height Restrictions Limit Heavy Haul Route Options for Safe Transport

hassan 25 Aug , 2025
We start by explaining why vertical clearances shape every plan for moving outsized freight. Small differences between posted bridge numbers and real field measurements can force a new route or a different trailer choice. Our team measures freight and compares deck heights — flatbed, step-deck, and RGN — to state legal maximums, which range roughly … Read More

I-30 Arkansas lane restrictions and oversize carrier detours

hassan 25 Aug , 2025
This preview explains how upcoming construction will shape travel through downtown little rock and north little. ArDOT’s 30 Crossing plan keeps the river bridge open and aims to hold three lanes each way during peak a.m. and p.m. times. Drivers should expect reduced lane widths, lower speed limits, temporary rolling closures and signed detours as … Read More

Navigating Oversize freight challenges with I-19 Arizona construction zones

Alec Duncan 25 Aug , 2025
Clear routing matters today. Our team sets expectations for shippers moving loads along the 63 miles between South Tucson and the border. Travelers see metric mileposts while speed limits stay in miles per hour, and that mix affects planning and pilot-car timing. We bring local knowledge of the Santa Cruz River Valley, Mission San Xavier … Read More

Best Practices for Cross-Country Oversized Freight: Expert Insights

John Edwards 25 Aug , 2025
Transporting massive equipment across long distances demands precision. Items like military vehicles, construction machinery, and agricultural tools often exceed standard size and weight limits. These challenges require specialized expertise to ensure safe, compliant delivery. We understand the risks of improper planning. Miscalculating dimensions or ignoring route restrictions can lead to costly delays. Regulatory fines and … Read More

Navigating Highway 6 in Utah: Hauling Equipment Safely

sufianNasir 25 Aug , 2025
Transporting heavy equipment on Highway 6 in Utah can be a daunting task due to the route’s unique challenges. Ensuring transportation safety is paramount, and this involves careful planning and preparation. To navigate this critical transportation route successfully, it’s essential to understand the specific requirements and best practices for equipment hauling. This includes obtaining the … Read More

I-22 Mississippi construction delays affecting oversized shipping: Updates & Info

freedomadmin 25 Aug , 2025
Get a clear, friendly overview of how work along the I-22 corridor can change route timing for large loads. This intro gives practical, easy-to-use information so carriers and project managers can plan the right time and access windows. We explain what is driving slowdowns, which highway segments and road work areas matter most to heavy … Read More

Heavy equipment transport delays due to I-71 Ohio construction

freedomadmin 25 Aug , 2025
Breaking news: Overnight crashes in a work zone near mile post 88 in Pleasant Township shut the northbound lanes for more than eight hours, starting about 10:30 p.m. The southbound side opened near midnight, and crews cleared northbound around 6:15 a.m., with traffic moving near the SR-38 exit by 6:50 a.m. Responders faced a hazardous … Read More