Find Heavy Haul Loads In Kentucky
Heavy Haul Loads In Kentucky
Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Kentucky has never been easier. VeriTread offers the most USA and Canadian shipper direct freight on our load board than anyone else. We have hundreds of open deck loads including flatbed, step deck, lowboy, and RGN.
We work with thousands of shippers every month needing oversize load transport, heavy equipment hauling, farm equipment transport, hot shot trucking, partial load shipping, drive away services, specialized heavy haul transport, and more. VeriTread will bring you thousands of opportunities to build a national or local customer base, encourage repeat business, and increase your overall efficiency
When you use VeriTread’s load board for oversize loads, you get access to the information you need to make the best decisions for your business. Our patented technology gives integrated dimensions, machinery weights, direct communication with shippers, trailer and permit requirements. This creates a more predictable carrier experience by clearly identifying all of the industry secrets and insider knowledge required to efficiently transport large items.
LEGAL DIMENSIONS:
Length:
53′ trailer or load on Interstate and designated highways, 65′ truck and trailer other highways
Overhang:
5′ rear overhang on 48′ trailer (53′ semi-trailer and load)
Width:
8′-6″ Interstate and designated roads, 8′ on non-designated.
Height:
13′-6″
Weight:
80,000 Gross
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 48,000
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
110′ on 4-lane, 75′ on 2-lane
Width:
16′
Height:
15′-6″ *
*Note: Loads over 15′-6″ high are not permitted to travel through Kentucky. Delivery of such a load into Kentucky may be allowed on a one-time basis if the carrier can find safe routes for it. However, they usually will not allow it.
Weight:
Gross Weights
5 axles – 96,000
6 axles – 120,000 (6 axles and 7 axles on 2-lane)
7 axles – 134,000 – 140,000* (On 4-lane with a booster axle rather than a tridem to get over about 134,000)
Axle Weights
Single – 24,000
Tandem – 45,000/5 axles; 48,000/6 or more
Tridem – 60,000
Quad – 80,000
These dimensions and weights may vary depending on routes.
Weight does not put you into superload status until around 300,000 pounds gross.
ESCORTS:
On 4 or more lane divided highways:
Length: over 120′ – three escorts.
Overhang: Over 10′ – one escort (some highways may need two)
Width:
Over 12′ – one escort
Over 14′ – may require two escorts
Over 16′ – three escorts
Height: Over 14′-11″ – one front escort with height pole
On 2-lane highways:
Length:
Over 75′ to 85′ – one escort
Over 85′ – one front and two rear escorts
Overhang: Over 10′ – one escort (some highways may need two escorts)
Width:
Over 10′-6″ to 12′ – one escort
Over 12′ to 14′ – two escorts.
Height: Over 14′-11″ – one front escort with height pole
