What is an RGN trailer and when is it used?

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.

How long does it take to get oversize permits?

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.

Do I need a pilot car for my load?

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.

Can HTS Logistics pick up from Ritchie Bros or IronPlanet auctions?

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.

How much does heavy haul transport cost?

Heavy haul transport typically runs $3–$6 per loaded mile for standard flatbed or step-deck loads, $5–$10 for RGN and oversize loads, and $8–$15+ for superloads that need multi-state permits. Your exact rate depends on equipment dimensions, weight, permit fees, pilot car requirements, and current carrier availability. Fill out the quote form on this page and our team will respond with an accurate price within one business day.

Heavy Haul Transport

Nationwide oversized load brokerage: RGN, step-deck & flatbed carriers ready to move your equipment.

Heavy Haul Transport Broker: Oversized & Overweight Load Specialists

Heavy haul transport moves 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 transport broker (MC# 1178470) based in East Northport, NY, with 14+ years connecting shippers to reliable heavy haul trucking companies. As a broker, not a carrier, we source from a national network of vetted, insured carriers running RGN (Removable Gooseneck), step-deck, double-drop, and flatbed trailers. That means competitive rates and dependable 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:

Excavators & Mini Excavators

Cranes (Mobile, Tower, Crawler)

Bulldozers & Motor Graders

Wheel Loaders & Skid Steers

Compactors & Rollers

Agricultural Tractors & Combines

Industrial Generators

Drilling Rigs & Mining Equipment

Steel Beams & Structural Steel

Transformers & Utility Equipment

Modular Buildings & Housing Modules

Custom Fabricated Machinery

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 Transport 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.