| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2020 Caterpillar 735 Articulated Dump Truck |
| Trailer | Step Deck / RGN |
| Route | Bremond, TX → Lucas, OH |
| Distance | ~1,200 miles |
| Completed | April 2026 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 65,610 lbs |
| Length | 35 ft 9 in |
| Width | 10 ft 10 in |
| Height | 12 ft 1 in |
The Cat 735 articulated frame made securing it for long-haul transport a more involved process than a conventional machine — the front and rear sections needed to be pinned and braced to prevent any flex or shifting in transit. Width at 10 ft 10 in required oversize permits across Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Ohio. An unexpected severe weather system tracked across Missouri mid-route, requiring our driver to hold overnight at a compliant staging location while the weather cleared, rather than risk operating under gusting wind conditions with an oversize load.
Our team monitored weather in real time, made the call to hold safely, communicated proactively with the client, and resumed transit as soon as conditions allowed. The Cat 735 arrived in Lucas, Ohio one day after original ETA — and in perfect condition. The client appreciated the transparency and the safe call over a rushed delivery.
Articulated dump trucks like the Cat 735 have a pivot joint between the front and rear sections that must be locked and braced before transport. The frame needs to be pinned to prevent articulation during transit, and the body should be secured to the chassis. This process differs from transporting a conventional rigid-frame truck.
Most states prohibit or strongly advise against operating oversize loads in high wind conditions, as wide loads become significantly harder to control and present a safety risk to other vehicles. A responsible carrier will hold the load at a compliant staging location rather than risk transit through dangerous weather.
A Cat 735 at 10 ft 10 in wide requires oversize permits in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Ohio. The articulated frame must be pinned and braced before loading on a step deck or RGN trailer. Transit time from central Texas to northeast Ohio typically runs 2-4 days depending on weather and travel windows.
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