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7 Tips For Shipping Heavy Haulage

A shipment that carries a large or unusually heavy load is known as a "Heavy Haul" in freight. Manufacturing equipment exceeding the legal dimensions (width/height or length) or weight limits may be required for transportation

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7 Tips For Shipping Heavy Haulage

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  1. DC Merrett & Company Limited. 7 TIPS FOR SHIPPING HEAVY HAULAGE

  2. WHAT IS A HEAVY HAUL? A shipment that carries a large or unusually heavy load is known as a "Heavy Haul" in freight. Manufacturing equipment exceeding the legal dimensions (width/height or length) or weight limits may be required for transportation.

  3. HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE YOUR HEAVY HAUL SHIPMENT STRESS-FREE.

  4. Find the best trucking company for you To help you, hire a reliable, experienced broker, carrier, or online freight company such as DC Merrett. Ask lots of questions and request references. Also, ask for photos and evidence that the Carrier has handled these heavy hauls in the past. You can research them online to verify that there aren't any claims against them, and that they have the correct insurance. You can tell a lot from the way they respond about the quality of the service you will receive.

  5. KNOW THE DIMENSIONS OF YOUR FREIGHT Height, weight, and length. These characteristics will determine the type of permit required to ship over-dimensional loads. Any deviation of a few inches could result in a change in route, permit, or cost. If the dimensions or weight of the carrier are changed after the permit has been requested, the shipper will have to request another permit.

  6. How you will load your truck Do you need to rent a crane? A large forklift Pickup and delivery are available at both ends.

  7. Check for any additional requirements Bracing, flags, tie-down points or tarping are all options. How will you secure the load to the truck if it is fragile?

  8. Make a plan. You should allow yourself plenty of time (weeks, even months) for organization, permits and to give the carrier enough time to make all arrangements.

  9. Check with the trucking company for permits Carriers will often have time-based permits available for shipments that do not fall within the normal oversized cargo shipping rules. If that is not the case the Carrier will request permits and include them into the shipping cost. Check with the Carrier to confirm what is happening for your move.

  10. Prepare for the unexpected Even with all the planning and preparation, unexpected obstacles can occur, such as permits or additional escort service.

  11. LET'S TALK, FOR YOUR HAUL TRANSPORT MAILING ADDRESS The Grain Store, Castle Lane Epney, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL2 7LN PHONE NUMBER +4401452 740782 EMAIL ADDRESS enquiries@dcmerrett.co.uk WEBSITE https://dcmerrett.co.uk/

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