Find Heavy Haul Loads In Connecticut
Heavy Haul Loads In Connecticut
Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Connecticut 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:
48′ trailer.
Note: 53′ semi-trailer is only legal on Interstate and Designated Highways if the distance between the kingpin and the center of the rear axle does not exceed 43′.
Overhang:
A permit is required on trailers 48′ long & cover over 4′ needs flagged for day and lighted for night.
Width:
8′-6″
Height:
13′-6″ ″
Weight:
80,000 Gross
Single – 22,400
Tandem – 36,000
Tridem – 42,500
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
130'
Width:
15′-11″
Height:
14′
Weight:
Single – 22,500
Tandem – 45,000
Tridem – 67,500
Connecticut does not go strictly by axle weights. They will go as high as 25,000 on a single, providing that the manufacturer’s rating is not exceeded and provided that the gross is within the limits stated above for 5, 6 or 7 axles. Over 14′ wide, 14′ high or 120′ long is considered a Super Load. Over 140,000 lbs requires an engineer review.
ESCORTS:
Length:
Divided Highway
over 100′ – one escort
over 120′ – two escorts
Undivided Highway
over 80′ – one escort
over 100′ – two escorts
Overhang: Over 25′ – one escort likely.
Width:
Over 12′ – one escort on divided highways, two escorts on undivided highways; over 13′-6″ – two escorts, 15′ (over 14’-11”) – three escorts.
Height:
Over 14′ – one escort with pole (route survey required before ordering permit). Over 15′-3″ – two or more State Police escorts.
