Freedom Heavy Haul is a full-service oversize load trucking company operating across all 48 contiguous states. We handle every aspect of oversized freight transport — from dimensional analysis and state permit acquisition to route planning, pilot car coordination, and final delivery. If your load is too wide, too tall, too long, or too heavy for standard freight, we have the expertise and equipment to move it safely and legally.
Our dedicated permit team, experienced oversize drivers, and 24/7 dispatch infrastructure make us one of the most dependable oversize load carriers in the country. We’ve moved thousands of loads successfully, from single-state regional moves to multi-state cross-country hauls involving utility relocations and bridge analyses.
An oversize load (also called an overdimensional or OD load) is any freight that exceeds one or more legal transport dimensions set by state or federal regulations. In most states, the standard legal limits are:
Loads exceeding any of these dimensions require oversize permits, and loads exceeding certain thresholds also require pilot car escorts, travel time restrictions (dawn-to-dusk, no weekend travel, etc.), and in some cases utility company coordination to raise power lines.
Loads wider than 8.5 feet require oversize permits in every state and typically require one or two pilot cars. Common over-width loads include prefab building modules, wide excavator attachments, and bridge beams. We regularly transport loads 12–16 feet wide and have the permitting experience for loads up to 20+ feet with proper approval.
Loads taller than 13.5 feet require routing around low bridges and may require utility coordination. Our route planning team checks every bridge and overhead obstruction along the planned path before dispatch. See our oversized equipment shipping page for more on height-restricted transport.
Loads exceeding 53 feet require special permits and often pilot cars. Extendable trailers, beam dollies, and pole trailers allow us to transport loads well over 100 feet in length. Common over-length cargo includes wind turbine blades, bridge girders, and precast concrete spans.
Loads exceeding 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight require overweight permits and specialized axle configurations to distribute weight within state bridge formula limits. True super loads — typically above 150,000 lbs — require engineering analysis and route surveys. Our super load hauling page covers our full superload capabilities.
We’ve successfully completed thousands of oversize load moves. Here are a few recent examples:
We provide oversize load trucking in all 48 contiguous states. High-demand corridors include Texas, the Southeast, the Midwest industrial corridor, and Mountain West mining regions.
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Every state along the route requires its own oversize/overweight permit. Permits specify approved routing, travel hours, and escort requirements. Some states also require additional permits for specific roads, bridges, or municipalities. Our permit team handles all of this — you simply provide load dimensions and route endpoints.
Pilot car requirements vary by state and load dimensions. As a general rule: loads over 12 feet wide require one pilot car in most states; loads over 14 feet wide require two; loads over a certain length may also trigger escort requirements. We determine the exact escort configuration required for your specific load and route.
Many states restrict oversize load movement to daylight hours only and prohibit travel on Sundays, holidays, or during heavy traffic periods. Our dispatch team plans your transit window around all applicable restrictions to avoid permit violations and keep your load on schedule.
Oversize load quotes are based on load dimensions (width, height, length, weight), origin and destination, number of states crossed, permit costs, escort vehicle requirements, and any specialized equipment or route survey needs. We provide firm, itemized quotes within 2–4 hours of receiving your load details.
We regularly transport loads 14–16 feet wide and have experience with loads exceeding 20 feet wide where state permits allow. Very wide loads (over 16 feet) require multiple pilot cars and in some cases law enforcement escorts, utility coordination, and night movement restrictions. Contact us to discuss your specific wide load requirements.
Contact Freedom Heavy Haul today for a fast, free quote on your oversize load transport. We respond to most requests within 2–4 hours. Call us at 888-509-1102 or submit your load details online.