Freight Shipping Resources
Oversized Loads Guides
A load that exceeds the applicable size limits can require more than a standard truck booking. Oversized freight planning coordinates suitable equipment, route review, permits, and any required escorts or travel restrictions before the shipment moves.
Quick Summary
Start with accurate loaded dimensions
Over-dimensional requirements depend on the full loaded configuration and the route. A lower trailer or a different loading orientation may change the shipment’s overall height or width, but the transport plan still needs to be checked for the locations it will cross.
Provide length, width, height, weight, and any overhang for the freight as it will travel.
Confirm loading equipment, site access, and restrictions at both ends of the shipment.
Allow time to review the proposed route and coordinate applicable permits and travel windows.
Guide updated October 9, 2026.
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