Wyoming Heavy Equipment Transport

What Are Wyoming's Major Cities And Roadways?

Wyoming is the 10^th biggest state in the country by square miles. Wyoming is about 360 miles long and nearly 280 miles wide. Even so, the state only operates about 60,000 miles of roadway. With only three interstates, the interstate system in Wyoming still covers about 900 miles. I-80 runs the length of the state close to its southern border, going through Cheyenne as it connects Nebraska and Utah. Running north/south, I-25 links Montana with Colorado. In the northeast portion of the state, I-90 runs east/west between I-80 and the border with South Dakota.

Wyoming is the least populous state in the country, with less than 600,000 residents. The two most populous cities in the state, Cheyenne and Casper have around 60,000 people each. Gillette, where the state’s energy boom is centered, was the fastest growing city in Wyoming in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Wyoming are:

1. Cheyenne;
2. Casper;
3. Laramie;
4. Gillette;
5. Rock Springs;
6. Sheridan;
7. Riverton;
8. Cody.

What Are The Height, Weight, & Width Restrictions In Wyoming?

Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Wyoming. The maximum weight for single axels is 20,000 pounds, while the largest weight a tandem axel can carry is 36,000 pounds.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Wyoming include:

Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);

Maximum height: 14 feet;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Wyoming's Length Restrictions?

Overall length restrictions in Wyoming are similar to rules in other southern states. Many states restrict trailer length to 53 feet or less.

Trailer length maximums in Wyoming include:

Total length: 70 feet;

Trailer length: 60 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Wyoming?

Wyoming state permits to ship oversize loads are available from the Department of Transportation. The transport of oversize shipments is permitted from ½-hour before sunrise until ½-hour after sunset on each day of the week. Unlike most states, Wyoming permits oversize loads to travel on major holidays. Oversize permits are valid for only one day.

Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum oversize dimensions that Wyoming allows include:

Maximum Weight: 120.000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 110 feet total;

Maximum Height: 17 feet;

Maximum Width: 18 feet.

What Are Wyoming's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Wyoming. Ritchie Brothers has a location in Gillette.

The most prominent equipment auction houses in Wyoming include:

• Brannian Auctions, Buffalo;
• Biesheuvel Auction, Gillette;
• High Altitude Auction, Cheyenne;
• McNamee Brothers Auctions, Torrington;
• Nash Gary Auctions, Worland;
• Musser Brothers, Cody;
• VRK Auctions, Green River;
• Wild West Auctions, Alpine.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Wyoming?

Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Wyoming. National rental leader United Rentals has more than 5 locations in the state. Sunbelt Rentals, the second largest rental store chain in the country, also operates a store in Wyoming. Wyoming Rents has more than a dozen rental stores in the state.

Other independent equipment rental centers in Wyoming include:

• Bobcat of Casper, Casper;
• Honnen Equipment, Casper;
• Jack’s Truck & Equipment, Gillette;
• Power Equipment, Casper;
• Specialty Took & Attachment, Worland;
• The CAT Rental Store, Jackson;
• Tractor & Equipment, Worland;
• Woodward Tractor, Cody.