Fast, reliable & cost effective Equipment Transport

We help fleets move large equipment safely and on time. INDOT data and national studies show most fatalities in work areas are motorists. Commercial rigs account for about a quarter of fatal crashes in those scenes. These facts shape how we plan.

We rely on real-time feeds and DOT websites like INDOT TrafficWise to align dispatch, escorts, and drivers. That shared information keeps lane layouts and closures consistent across teams.

Our operations translate safety guidance into clear actions. We set corridors, time departures, and match vehicle size to available lane widths. That reduces surprises when signage compresses choices.

Key takeaways: We prioritize travel path clarity and measurable safety targets. We brief drivers on message boards and websites they will use en route.

By combining planning, permits, and staged vehicle spacing, we cut exposure during higher-risk windows and keep freight moving with confidence.

Why heavy hauls need a different playbook in work zones

Highway work changes risk quickly. Most people killed in work zones are motorists. INDOT reports four of five fatalities are drivers or passengers. We plan with that reality first.

Fatal crashes rise on roads posted above 50 mph and peak in summer and fall. In 2023 INDOT recorded 33 deaths and over 1,750 injuries in these areas. NJLTAP and FARS data show about a quarter of fatal work zone crashes involve commercial vehicles. On rural interstates in daytime, that share can exceed half.

Crash patterns and vehicle factors

Rear-end crashes dominate upstream of closures. Multi-lane controlled-access segments see sideswipes. Two-lane corridors show more nighttime head-on collisions. Heavy trucks are overrepresented in these collisions.

1. Longer stopping distances and higher centers of gravity multiply small errors into major collisions.
2. Blind spots and reduced ability to read retroreflective signs at night raise risk.
3. Merges, tapers, and entry points create the most conflict points.

We turn this evidence into brief, repeatable instructions for drivers and dispatch. For route planning and permit guidance, see our planning guide and our regulatory overview.

Tips for Routing Heavy Loads Through Interstate Work Zones

We begin with authoritative sources. Live DOT message boards, the INDOT TrafficWise website, and real‑time traffic systems give current closure and lane information. That lets us pick corridors that match vehicle size and permit windows.

Design-aware routing

We favor segments that preserve wider lanes and buffers. An 11‑foot lane plus a 1‑foot buffer or a kept 12‑foot truck lane reduces steering corrections and sideswipe risk.

Queue anticipation and ITS

We layer queue intelligence from work zone ITS and queue warning systems. Portable rumble strips and upstream warning boards tell us where backups will form so we can space and slow early.

Detours, geometry, and access

• Consider truck‑only lanes or alternate roadways to cut lane changes and merges.
• Minimize sharp speed drops at tapers and merges to lower rear‑end risk.
• Avoid staging near truck rest areas used for construction and ramps with short acceleration lengths.

On each move, we issue route cards that call out lane counts, lane widths, and critical control points. After the trip, we record where queues formed and which lanes ran cleanest to improve the next plan.

On-the-road best practices for drivers, escorts, and dispatch

We make on-route behavior the last line of defense. Our crew follows clear actions that keep motorists and workers safer and moves freight without surprises.

Speed discipline and space

Slow early and hold gaps. We ask drivers to reduce speeds before the taper and extend following distance. That lowers rear-end risk and improves reaction time.

Signals, signs, and sight

Turn on headlights when posted and read every signs package. Treat flagger directions as the controlling authority and maintain full attention to approaching traffic.

Lane management

Merge early into the identified open lane. Clear blind spots deliberately and remain in that lane to avoid last-second moves that trigger sideswipes with trucks and cars.

Visibility and communication

Use four-way flashers when stopped or moving slowly in a queue. Escorts call out changing speeds and lane blockages so drivers can adjust smoothly.

Know the penalties

We brief drivers on enforcement and law consequences: many states double fines in active areas and automated speed cameras can issue penalties without a stop. In brief, a single bad decision can cost a heavy fine or a license action.

• Our checklist: obey the posted speed limit, headlights on when required, read signs, keep distance, and report any enforcement activity.

For federal guidance on operations and lane control, see FHWA guidance.

Putting it all together for safer, faster trips ahead

Our final step is a concise checklist that turns planning into consistent on-road performance.

We combine routing intelligence, design-aware lane selection, and disciplined driving to cut crashes and delays in work zones. We plan seasonally, avoiding high-risk windows in summer and fall when possible.

We verify DOT website information in-cab before committing to a lane and use ITS and queue warnings to stage speeds early and keep rear-end risk low. We favor the most forgiving geometry and keep lane changes to a minimum.

We align training, escorts, and compliance with enforcement realities and track incidents by roadway and lane to refine the program. For technical guidance on ITS and proven countermeasures, see ITS work zone guidance. For state compliance examples and automated enforcement context, see state compliance handling.

Result: Fewer stops. Fewer deviations. Safer trips that keep equipment and people protected while meeting schedule commitments.