When you go beyond routing oversized and overweight dimensions, you enter the realm of superloads. Superloads are massive items that cannot be split into smaller, manageable loads. Typical superloads include large power-plant transformers, industrial-scale HVAC equipment, heavy construction and mining machinery, power generators, wind turbines, and other substantial pieces of equipment.
Due to their immense size, superloads necessitate meticulous route planning, thorough bridge and tunnel surveys, pilot car services, and extensive permitting. Fortunately, we have years of experience handling these complex requirements.
What Is a Superload?
There is no universally accepted standard for defining a superload. Instead, it is a term commonly used by state and provincial permitting offices for any load that surpasses the dimensions or weight limits covered by their standard oversized or overweight permitting programs.
Generally, an oversized or overweight load is considered a superload when:
- Its weight exceeds 200,000 lbs
- Its width exceeds 16’
- Its height exceeds 16’
Superload Requirements
There’s more to getting a superload permit than just filling out a form. Often, superload permits can require:
- Bridge capacity surveys
- Route height capacity surveys
- Multiple escorts and pilot cars
- Load flagging requirements
