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Expert Guidance on Top Oversize Challenges When Crossing State Lines in the West

John Edwards 05 Sep , 2025
We help fleets move heavy loads with clear rules and calm confidence. Oversized freight often exceeds 8.5 feet wide, 13.5–14 feet high, or 53 feet long, and can push gross vehicle weight past 80,000 pounds. That triggers permits, pilot cars, and special signage to keep everyone safe. We map a consistent route and sequence permits … Read More

Oversize Freight Delays on I-25 Wyoming

Development Team 05 Sep , 2025
This news brief explains how the major Middle Tennessee project will reshape a busy corridor and what that means for carriers and people who move large loads. The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans a $126 million upgrade that widens the stretch, replaces bridges, and changes a key interchange to a diverging diamond. The work will … Read More

Understanding How DOT Construction Calendars Affect Oversize Freight

Erik Flitman 05 Sep , 2025
We set the scope. This guide explains when, where, and why calendars change the rules for moving a large vehicle or load safely and lawfully. Federal baselines — width 8.5 feet, height 13.5 feet, length 53 feet, and gross 80,000 pounds — form the starting point. States vary. That creates interstate complexity. We outline how … Read More

We Simplify Managing Permit Renewals for Long-Term Heavy Haul Projects

freedomadmin 05 Sep , 2025
We centralize permit management so your moves stay on schedule. Oversize and overweight trips often need multiple permits across cities, counties, and provinces. That creates paperwork, inspections, and timing risks. We turn complex rules into a clear page of next steps and handle filings end to end. Our team aligns every permit with the vehicle, … Read More

Why Bridge Height Clearances Are a Top Concern for Shippers

Alec Duncan 05 Sep , 2025
Collisions with low-clearance structures disrupt freight movement and create hazards for other road users. Impacts often trigger secondary crashes that raise risk to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. We see schedules slip and repair bills climb when an avoidable strike occurs. Professional drivers need reliable information before they roll. Combining atlas planning, truck-specific GPS, and validated … Read More

Big Rig Reroutes I- Idaho Lane Rest Lane Restriction

sufianNasir 05 Sep , 2025
This case study guides carriers and permit teams through a vital corridor that shapes freight flow in the region. The route links port gateways, LAX, Long Beach Airport, and John Wayne Airport, so delays ripple across the broader highway and intermodal system. We explain why the corridor matters for heavy loads and where the biggest … Read More

We Share Tips for Avoiding Delays on Oversize Loads Through Appalachia

Alec Duncan 05 Sep , 2025
We lay out a clear plan to move heavy equipment through mountain corridors today. Our focus is route risk, timing, and safety so projects stay on schedule. We explain how steep grades and narrow switchbacks shape drive-time and require conservative speeds. We synchronize permits, escorts, and curfews across state lines. That stops holds at borders … Read More

We Help You Understand Regional Differences in Axle Weight Rules

Development Team 05 Sep , 2025
We set the stage for clear, practical guidance on axle limits and safe transport. Federal regulations set a baseline: 80,000 lbs maximum gross weight on the Interstate System. Single axles are capped at 20,000 lbs when centers are ≤40 inches. Tandem axles can carry 34,000 lbs when spacing is >40 inches and ≤96 inches. The … Read More

Big rig delays around I-20 Dallas-Fort Worth construction zones

Tylor Bennett 05 Sep , 2025
Interstate 20 stitches more than 1,500 miles from Kent, Texas, to Florence, South Carolina. In Texas, it cuts through Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Dallas and Mesquite, linking key corridors and the I-820 loop. This story explains why drivers faced slow travel in North Texas after recent lane work and a deadly June 30 crash … Read More

We Navigate Top Oversize Load Restrictions on I-10 Across the South

freedomadmin 05 Sep , 2025
We plan heavy-haul moves with one goal: safe, on-time delivery. Our team maps clear routes and secures permits before every trip. We verify state rules and timing windows so drivers meet each requirement. We translate DOT information into a practical route that avoids low bridges, weight-limited segments, and tight ramps. Our crews use verified map … Read More