Heavy Haul Transport
Nationwide Oversized Load Brokerage — RGN, Step-Deck & Flatbed Available.
Heavy Haul Freight Broker — Oversized & Overweight Load Specialists
Heavy haul transport refers to the movement of freight that exceeds standard legal weight or size limits — typically loads over 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight, wider than 8.5 feet, taller than 13.5 feet, or longer than 53 feet. These loads require specialized trailers, state-by-state oversize permits, route surveys, and often pilot car escorts.
HTS Logistics is a FMCSA-licensed heavy haul freight broker (MC# 1178470) based in East Northport, NY. As a broker — not a carrier — we have access to a national network of vetted, insured carriers equipped with RGN (Removable Gooseneck), step-deck, double-drop, and flatbed trailers. We source loads through multiple load boards and direct carrier relationships, giving you competitive rates and reliable coverage across all 48 contiguous states.
Trusted by dealers and buyers at:
Ritchie Bros, IronPlanet, and Cat Rental
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What's Included With Every Heavy Haul Quote
End-to-end brokerage — from carrier sourcing to permit filing and delivery confirmation.
RGN, Step-Deck & Flatbed Trailers Available
We match your load to the right trailer type. RGN trailers handle tall equipment like excavators and cranes with low deck heights. Step-decks suit medium-height loads. Standard flatbeds handle wide, low-profile equipment and steel.
Permits & Pilot Cars Handled In-House
We manage all state oversize and overweight permits, route surveys, and pilot car coordination. From single-state permits to multi-state superload packages — we handle the paperwork so your load moves legally and on time.
Route Surveys For Oversize Loads
Before your equipment moves, we conduct professional route analysis to identify bridge weight limits, overhead clearances, and road restrictions — ensuring safe, compliant transport from origin to destination.
$100k – $1M Cargo Insurance Options
HTS Logistics carries broker cargo insurance and works only with carriers maintaining minimum $100,000 cargo coverage. High-value equipment loads can be covered up to $1,000,000 upon request.
Nationwide Coverage — All 48 States
We broker heavy haul loads across all 48 contiguous US states. Our carrier network includes regional specialists in every market, giving us reliable coverage whether you're moving equipment from Texas to New York or California to Florida.
Commercial Loads Only — No Household Moves
HTS Logistics is strictly commercial. We work with construction companies, equipment dealers, auction houses, rental companies, and industrial shippers — not personal or household goods.
Equipment We Transport
If it's oversized or overweight, we've moved it. Common loads include:
How Our Heavy Haul Brokerage Works
Submit Your Load Details
Tell us your equipment type, dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and preferred move date using the quote form below.
We Source Qualified Carriers
We search our carrier network and load boards to find vetted, insured carriers with the right trailer for your load.
Permits & Route Planning
We handle all oversize permits, route surveys, and pilot car arrangements required for your specific load and route.
Load Moves — You Get Updates
Your equipment ships on schedule. We stay in contact throughout transit and confirm delivery on the other end.
Heavy Haul Shipping Rates — What To Expect
As a freight broker, we source competitive carrier rates for every load. Heavy haul costs vary based on equipment dimensions, state permit fees, pilot car requirements, and market conditions.
Standard Flatbed / Step-Deck
$3 – $6 per loaded mile
RGN / Oversize Load
$5 – $10 per loaded mile
Superload (multi-state permits)
$8 – $15+ per loaded mile
Factors that affect your rate:
- Equipment dimensions (width, height, length) and gross weight
- Number of states crossed and permit fees per state
- Pilot car requirements (front, rear, or both)
- Route survey requirements for superloads
- Fuel surcharges and seasonal rate fluctuations
- Urgency and transit time requirements
Rates are estimates. Actual quotes depend on current market conditions, carrier availability, and load-specific permit costs. Submit a quote request for an accurate price.
Heavy Haul Transport — Frequently Asked Questions
A load is considered heavy haul if it exceeds standard legal limits: over 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight, wider than 8.5 feet, taller than 13.5 feet, or longer than 53 feet. These loads require oversize/overweight permits and specialized trailers.
An RGN (Removable Gooseneck) trailer has a detachable front section that drops to ground level, allowing heavy equipment to drive or be loaded directly onto the deck. RGNs are used for tall equipment like excavators, cranes, and large construction machinery where standard loading ramps can't accommodate the height.
Single-state permits typically process within 1–3 business days. Multi-state superload permits can take 5–10 business days depending on state agencies. We manage this process in-house and build permit timelines into your move schedule.
Pilot car requirements depend on the load dimensions and the states being crossed. Most loads over 14 feet wide require at least one escort. Loads over 16 feet wide or over certain length thresholds require front and rear escorts. We determine requirements during route planning.
Yes. We have experience coordinating pickups from Ritchie Bros, IronPlanet, and Cat Rental locations nationwide. We handle the documentation, permits, and carrier dispatch so auction purchases ship smoothly.
Fill out the quote form on this page with your equipment type, approximate dimensions and weight, pickup location, delivery destination, and preferred timeline. Our team will respond within one business day.
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