Find Heavy Haul Loads In Minnesota
Heavy Haul Loads In Minnesota
Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Minnesota 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:
75′ overall
53′ semi-trailer
43′ kingpin setting measured from kingpin to center of rear axle group
Note: Utility Poles are exempt from permits only if the Bill of Lading lists the load as utility poles. Pipes, beams, etc. not exempt.
Width:
8′-6″
Height:
13′-6″
Weight:
80,000 Gross on designated highways
73,280 non-designated with 5 axles
80,000 non-designated with 6 axles
Steer Axle – 600 pounds per inch of tire width (13,200 pounds with 11″ tires)
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 42,000
Single – 20,000 Designated highways (18,000 other roads)
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
95′ for two-vehicle combination (wheelbase of 75′)
103′ with a single pivot point
Width: 14′-6″, and up to 16′ for certain routes
Height:
14′ to 15′-6″ with route restrictions
Loads over 15′-6″ are highly restricted and a route survey is required
Weight:
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 40,000 (46,000 with bridge check)
Tridem – 60,000
Quad – 72,000
Steer – 600 pounds per inch of tire width (13,200 on 11″ tires)
Pusher Axle – 500 pounds per inch of tire width (11,000 pounds with two 11″ tires)
You must be registered for at least the amount of weight you are permitting for Minnesota. Loads exceeding these dimensions or weights are considered as Super Loads.
ESCORTS:
Length:
Over 95′ – one escort
Over 110′ – two escorts
Width:
Over 14′-6″ – one escort on multi-lane divided highways
two escorts on two-lane highways
Police escort required if load encroaches on opposing lane
Height:
Over 15′-5″ – one escort with high pole suggested, but not required
Over 15′-6″ a height survey is required to get a permit.
Note: A few routes with “deficiencies” may require an extra escort.
