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RGN (removable gooseneck)
Drive-on / drive-off loading for tall, heavy machinery that cannot be craned.
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Heavy Haul Trucking and Oversized Transport
Oversized · Over-dimensional · Superload
The freight that needs permits, escorts, and a plan — handled end to end.
Ship Smart Solutions manages heavy haul trucking for oversized and over-dimensional freight that exceeds standard legal limits — machinery, industrial equipment, and outsized loads that need RGN or lowboy trailers, permits, and route planning. We coordinate the equipment, permitting, and escorts required to move it safely and legally across all 48 states, with one team accountable from survey to delivery.
RGN, lowboy, multi-axle
Equipment spec’d to height, length, and weight — not to what is free.
Permits in every state
Jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction permitting handled along the whole route.
Surveys & escorts
Route clearances mapped in advance, pilot cars arranged where required.
One accountable team
Survey to delivery coordinated in one place, not across vendors.
Specialized equipment
Heavy Haul & Specialized Equipment
The right trailer is the difference between a legal move and a stuck one. We spec the configuration to the load before anything is committed.
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Lowboy
Low deck height for the tallest and heaviest equipment on the route.
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Extendable and multi-axle
Length and weight distribution for outsized and superload freight.
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Step deck for the lighter end
For oversized loads that do not require a full lowboy.
Standard open deck
What we move
Oversized & Over-Dimensional Freight We Handle
Describe your dimensions and weight in the quote form and we will spec the move.
- 01Industrial machineryPresses, generators, and production equipment. See Manufacturing .
- 02Construction equipmentDozers, excavators, cranes, and heavy machinery. See Construction .
- 03Steel and structural componentsOutsized beams, tanks, and fabricated structures.
- 04Agricultural and energy equipmentLarge-format equipment for field and site installation.
- 05SuperloadsFreight requiring special permits, engineering, and escorts. See also Project Logistics .
Compliance & coordination
Permitting and Route Planning Done Right
Oversized freight is a compliance exercise as much as a transport one. We manage the parts that keep the load legal and on schedule.
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State permits
Obtained for each jurisdiction on the route, so the load never waits at a state line.
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Route surveys and planning
Clearances for bridges, overpasses, and restrictions mapped in advance rather than discovered en route.
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Pilot cars and escorts
Arranged wherever the load dimensions require them, coordinated to the schedule.
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Securement and engineering
Load-specific securement, and engineered plans for the heaviest moves.
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Travel-time compliance
Moves timed to legal daylight and curfew windows in each jurisdiction.
Accountability
Why Heavy Haul Needs a Single Point of Accountability
Heavy haul has more moving parts than any other mode — permits, escorts, routing, specialized equipment. Splitting those across disconnected vendors is how loads get delayed or stopped.
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One team owns the move
Survey, permits, equipment, and delivery coordinated in one place.
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Vetted specialized carriers
Every heavy-haul carrier is vetted for permits, insurance, and safety before it touches your freight.
How we vet carriers03
Compliance handled for you
Permitting and routing managed so you are not chasing jurisdictions.
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Clear communication
Status from survey to delivery, tracked and reported.
See how accountable capacity compares to broker-only sourcing: asset-based carrier vs freight broker .
Nationwide oversized transport
48-State Oversized Transport
From our Naperville, Illinois hub, we coordinate heavy haul and oversized moves across all 48 states — including multi-state routes that require permits in every jurisdiction along the way. Our central position helps plan efficient routing for outsized freight in any direction.
Survey to deliverySurvey to deliveryHow a Heavy Haul
How a Heavy Haul
Move Works
Send the load specs once. We survey the route, spec the equipment, pull the permits, and move it — with status the whole way.
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Send dimensions and weight
Share the load specs, origin, and destination so the move can be scoped properly.
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We survey and plan
Equipment spec, route survey, permits, and escort needs determined up front.
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We coordinate the move
Permits pulled, escorts arranged, securement engineered to the load.
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We deliver and track
The load moves on compliant equipment, tracked to delivery with real-time tracking.
- Heavy Haul Trucking
- Oversized Loads
- RGN & Lowboy
- Multi-Axle Transport
- State Permits
- Pilot Cars & Escorts
- Superload Coordination
- 48-State Coverage
- Heavy Haul Trucking
- Oversized Loads
- RGN & Lowboy
- Multi-Axle Transport
- State Permits
- Pilot Cars & Escorts
- Superload Coordination
- 48-State Coverage
Heavy Haul FAQs
What is heavy haul trucking?
Heavy haul trucking moves oversized or over-dimensional freight that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits — using specialized trailers like RGNs and lowboys, plus permits, route planning, and escorts to move it legally.
What’s the difference between flatbed and heavy haul?
Flatbed and open-deck handle freight that fits within legal dimensions on a standard deck. Heavy haul is for loads that exceed those limits and require special equipment, permits, and often escorts. For standard open-deck freight, see Flatbed.
What equipment do you use for oversized loads?
RGN (removable gooseneck), lowboy, extendable, and multi-axle trailers, matched to the load’s height, length, and weight.
Do you handle permits and escorts?
Yes. We manage state permits, route surveys, pilot cars and escorts, and travel-time compliance as part of the move.
What is a superload?
A superload is an extremely large or heavy shipment that exceeds normal oversized thresholds and requires special engineering, permits, and often route-specific approvals. We coordinate these moves end to end.
What kinds of freight do you move on heavy haul?
Industrial machinery, construction equipment, steel and structural components, agricultural and energy equipment, and superloads.
Does Ship Smart Solutions handle heavy haul nationwide?
Yes. We coordinate oversized moves across all 48 states, including multi-state permitted routes, from our Naperville, Illinois hub. See nationwide coverage.
How do I get a heavy haul quote?
Send your load dimensions, weight, origin, and destination in the quote form and we’ll spec the equipment and permitting for a rate.