Superloads
Superload freight & route surveys handled.
Over-height, over-weight, and long loads need tight planning. We coordinate route surveys, utilities, escorts, and permits so your superload moves safely and on schedule.
Heavy haul, RGN, and step deck heavy equipment capacity with escort/police coordination. Need permits or port work? See permits, heavy haul, routing & escorts, ports & TWIC, or start a quote.
Definition
What is a superload?
Each state defines superloads differently, often triggered by height, gross weight, axle spacings, or bridge reviews. Superloads typically need route surveys, escorts, and utility coordination—plan early to keep schedules intact.
Route survey triggers
When a route survey is required
- Over-height moves approaching wire/bridge clearances.
- Heavy axle groups needing bridge engineering review.
- Extra-long combinations needing turn and intersection checks.
- Bridge or structure concerns along the planned path.
Route survey checklist
What we verify before permits issue
What we need
Quote inputs to move fast
- Origin and destination, plus ready date
- Overall length, width, height, and gross weight
- Axle count and axle spacings (if available)
- Load photos or diagrams (helpful but optional)
- Site access: gate width, turning room, gravel/soft ground
Process
How the move runs
- Pre-plan: review dims, routes, bridge notes, utilities
- Permits: state-by-state timing, escorts, police, utilities
- Route survey: clearances, turns, bridges, construction
- Launch escorts and utility teams as required
- Dispatch: driver briefed with permits, survey notes, contacts
FAQ
Superload & route survey FAQ
What is a superload versus oversize?
Definitions vary by state, but superloads usually exceed standard oversize thresholds for weight, height, or axle spacings and trigger route surveys, police/utility coordination, and longer permit lead times.
How long do superload permits take?
Some states can turn in 1–3 days, others can take a week or more depending on dimensions, bridges, and reviews. Route surveys and utility coordination add time; we’ll give you a timeline after we see your specs.
What does a route survey cost?
It depends on route length, required escorts, utilities, and complexity. We’ll scope it once we have dims, axle spacings, and the proposed path.
Escorts vs police escorts?
Private escorts are common; police escorts are triggered for certain weights, dimensions, or critical infrastructure. We determine the level based on the state’s rules and your route.
Do we need utility lifts or line drops?
If your height is near or above local wire clearance, we plan for utility presence. The route survey calls this out before permits are issued so there are no surprises on the day of move.
What delays superloads?
Missing axle spacings, unclear origin/destination access, holiday/curfew windows, construction detours, and late utility coordination. We front-load those tasks to avoid day-of delays.
Superloads & surveys
Ready to plan your superload?
We coordinate route surveys, utilities, escorts, and permits—then launch with the right heavy-haul equipment.