Find Heavy Haul Loads In Ohio
Heavy Haul Loads In Ohio
Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Ohio 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′ semi-trailer and load
Overhang: 53’ semi-trailer and load including rear overhang (overhang off front of trailer does not count)
Width:
8’6″
Height:
13’6
Weight:
80,000 Gross
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 48,000
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
No set maximum
Width:
14′
Height:
14’6″
Ohio won’t permit over 14’6″ overall height on a step deck when it could on a lower trailer
Any move over 14’10” high shall be required to coordinate the move with the owners of all overhead signs, signals, utilities, etc., which may obstruct safe, clear movement
Moves over 15’6″ are not permitted in Ohio
Weight:
Single – 29,000 (distance of 16′ or more from an adjacent axle)
Tandem – 46,000 (4’0″ to 4’5″ spacing) to 47,000 (4’6″ to 5’5″ spacing)
Tridem – 60,000 (axle spacing at least 4’1″)
Quad – 80,000 with at least 4’1” spacings
Note: All axles must be down on overweight loads. Lift axles must carry within 2,000 pounds of amount of weight of adjacent fixed axles. Ohio has eliminated the requirement that lift axle controls must be outside the truck cab.
Loads exceeding these dimensions are considered superloads.
ESCORTS:
Length:
Over 90′ – 1 escort
Width:
Over 13′ – 1 escort
Over 14’6″ – 2 escorts
Over 16′ – police escort
Over 13′ and over 120,000 pounds GVW – police escort
Height:
Over 14’6″ – 1 escort
Over 14’10” – 2 escorts
Police escort for height depends on routes
Two escorts required if more than one of these conditions exist (for example, over 90′ long and over 13′ wide)
