Freedom Heavy Haul has experience with Oklahoma to South Dakota heavy equipment hauling. If you are unsure what information you need when shipping your equipment from Oklahoma to South Dakota, we can provide everything you need. Our knowledgeable heavy-haul agents have years of experience arranging and shepherding heavy-equipment transport to successful conclusions. Let our team of logistics professionals provide you with a hassle-free experience.
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Oklahoma is the 20th largest state by square miles. The state is 460 miles long and more than 200 miles wide. Oklahoma has nearly 30,000 total miles of roadway, but less than 1,000 miles of interstate highway. Three major interstates operate in Oklahoma. All of them travel through Oklahoma City. Running east/west, I-40 connects Texas with Arkansas. I-39 travels north/south through the state, linking Kansas with Texas.
By population, Oklahoma is the 28th biggest state in the nation. With more than 6000,000 people, Oklahoma City is the most populous city in the state. Tulsa is second with nearly 400,000 residents. Jenks, a Tulsa suburb, was the fastest growing city in Oklahoma in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Oklahoma are:
Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Oklahoma. Single axles are limited to 20,000 pounds, while double axles can carry 34,000 pounds each. The weight limit for triple axels is 42,000 pounds.
The dimensional restrictions in the state of Oklahoma include:
Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);
Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;
Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Overall length restrictions in Oklahoma are similar to rules in other southern states. Trailer length limits in the state are about average with the rest of the country. On certain designated highways, trailers can be as long as 59-feet 6-inches. Trailers for passenger vehicles are limited to 40 feet.
Trailer length maximums in Oklahoma include:
Total length: 65 feet;
Trailer length: 53 feet;
Motor home length: 45 feet.
Oversize load permits are available from the Oklahoma state Department of Transportation. The transport of permitted oversize loads is allowed from ½-hour before sunrise until ½-hour after sunrise an every day of the week. One escort vehicle is required if your load is longer than 80 feet. If your load exceeds 100-feet in length, you’ll need escort vehicles in front and in back. Loads taller than 15-feet 9-inches require escort vehicles with poles to lift wires.
Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum oversize dimensions that Oklahoma allows include:
Maximum Weight: 150,000 pounds;
Maximum Length: 120 feet total;
Maximum Height: 21 feet;
Maximum Width: 16 feet.
Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Oklahoma. Ritchie Brothers, the national auction house, operates a location in Broken Arrow.
The most prominent equipment auction houses in Oklahoma include:
Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Oklahoma. United Rentals has nearly 10 locations in the state. Sunbelt Rentals also operates five outlets in Oklahoma. Herc Rentals also runs a location in Oklahoma City.
O.T.C. Equipment runs stores in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Kirby Smith Machinery also rents heavy equipment in those two cities. Other independent equipment rental centers in Oklahoma include:
South Dakota is the 17th largest state in the nation. It’s 380 miles long and more than 200 miles wide. South Dakota maintains more than 83,000 miles of public roadways. Almost 700 miles of road in the state represents interstate highways. Two major interstates operate in South Dakota, both of which run through Sioux Falls. Traveling north/south, I-20 connects North Dakota with Nebraska. Running east/west, I-80 links Minnesota with Iowa.
Only three states – Wyoming, Vermont and Alaska – have a lower level of population than South Dakota. Sioux Falls has the most residents of any city in South Dakota. With more than 350,000 people, Sioux Falls is more than twice the size of Rapid City. Sioux Falls also was the fastest growing city in South Dakota in 2017. The 10 largest cities in South Dakota are:
Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in South Dakota. The weight limit for single axels is 20,000 pounds, while double axels can weight as much as 34,000 pounds.
The dimensional restrictions in the state of South Dakota include:
Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);
Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;
Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Overall length restrictions in South Dakota are similar to rules in other southern states. The state allows a maximum overhang in the front of three feet and a maximum overhang in the rear of six feet.
Trailer length maximums in South Dakota include:
Total length: 75 feet;
Trailer length: 53 feet;
Motor home length: 45 feet.
Permits to ship oversize loads in South Dakota are available from the state Department of Public Safety. Oversize transport permits are valid for three days in South Dakota. The movement of oversize loads on South Dakota highways is permitted between ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset on each day of the week. Transporting oversize loads on major holidays is prohibited. If your load is travelling only on interstate highways in South Dakota, it can be as wide as 20 feet.
Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum oversize dimensions that South Dakota allows include:
Maximum Weight:Â Â 120,000 pounds;
Maximum Length:Â 100 feet total;
Maximum Height:Â 15 feet;
Maximum Width:Â 16 feet.
Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in South Dakota.
The most prominent equipment auction houses in South Dakota include:
Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in South Dakota. United Rentals, the largest rental center chain in the country, has two locations in the state. National competitor Sunbelt Rentals also operates a store in South Dakota. Titan Machinery maintains stores in Rapid City and Sioux Falls.
Ditch Witch of South Dakota also runs stores in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Other independent equipment rental centers in South Dakota include:
Trust Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your construction equipment, farm equipment and heavy machinery safely to its next workstation. We can help you choose the right trailer for your needs Whether it’s a flatbed trailer, a step-deck trailer, or an RGN trailer you need, we have the expert knowledge to guide you.
Regardless of the type of equipment that you need shipped, our heavy-haul carriers can handle it. From oversize transport to disaster recovery, Freedom Heavy Haul offers complete turnkey transport services for heavy-haul customers. Let our logistics professionals plan and execute the transport of your valuable heavy equipment.
Dump truck? Excavator? Bulldozer? We got you covered. We have extensive experience shipping heavy construction equipment too. Our carriers also ship smaller equipment as well. No matter what type of equipment you need transported, let Freedom Heavy Haul provide you with a free assessment and free quote. Call us today. What do you have to lose?
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