Order quality transportation of oversized and heavy cargo

When there is a need to transport cargo that exceeds standard dimensions in length, volume, or weight, it is referred to as oversized transportation. In other words, it is the transportation of non-standard objects that require special transport. If you have landed on our site, it means you need the service of transporting oversized cargo. On this freight exchange, hundreds of carriers post their requests for various types of transport, including for the transportation of oversized heavy and bulky cargo.

On the com-STIL website, you will find trailers with ramps of different load capacities, and for various heavy and long cargo. Carriers from different countries will provide you with delivery in international directions, as well as in the delivery of oversized cargo within the country.

What cargo should be transported as oversized

The traffic rules define the parameters of cargo that are considered oversized:

1. The cargo protrudes beyond the boundaries of the vehicle at the front or rear by more than one meter.
2. The object extends beyond the outer edge of the dimensional lantern by 40 cm or more.

If the cargo exceeds the following parameters:

1. length of 22 m;
2. width of 2.6 m;
3. weight of 40 t;
4. height from the road surface of 4 m.

and such objects are transported on special transport in compliance with certain rules, obtaining the necessary permits.

Types of oversized cargo transported on trailers, low-bed platforms:

• large construction equipment (excavators, bulldozers);
• watercraft;
• agricultural machinery (combines, tractors, cultivators, seeders);
• various non-standard reinforced concrete structures, large containers;
• industrial equipment (units, nuclear reactors, transformer stations, turbines, ship engines);
• equipment for logging.

Main requirements for transporting oversized cargo

Oversized items are transported only with the necessary permits (for multiple or single use) according to established rules:

1. The transportation of the cargo occurs during periods of least congestion on the roads by other vehicles.
2. It is mandatory to use flashing beacons and low beam headlights.
3. It is prohibited to create a threat to the life of other road users; it is very important to have reliable fastenings.
4. The structure must not obstruct the driver's view or interfere with the control of the vehicle.
5. The driver must carefully monitor the situation on the road and respond promptly to changes.
6. The vehicle must have special identification signs indicating oversized transportation, which are easily distinguishable at any time of day.
7. The transportation process must not damage the integrity of the road surface or pollute it.

Types of transport for transporting oversized cargo

For transporting oversized cargo, it is best to use a low-bed platform, which significantly reduces the height of the structure along with the vehicle. The most common means of transport that guarantee reliable delivery are as follows:

• water transport – allows for the transportation of very oversized and heavy cargo over long distances, is budget-friendly but time-consuming;
• railways are optimal in terms of reliability, cost, and timeliness, oversized transportation on rail platforms;
• road transportation of oversized and multi-ton cargo: For this, trailers and semi-trailers equipped with reinforced frames of various sizes, lengths, and widths, with numerous wheels are used. They are used over long distances, both internationally and domestically.

Transportation of oversized cargo - quick order on the website com-stil.com

Take a series of actions aimed at finding and ordering oversized transport!

To order the transportation of oversized cargo on the freight transportation website, fill out a request using the option on the main page in the upper left corner “Add Cargo”. In the opened window, fill in all fields in detail, indicating the place of departure, delivery, cargo parameters, preferred transport, and other details.

In the additional conditions, specify whether transport is required for the transportation of a tractor, or combine, or construction grader, bulldozer, scraper, grader, asphalt paver, multi-ton roller. Indicate what your non-standard cargo is called. Do you need ramps for the trailer for the self-loading of the equipment? It will be easy for the carrier to decide how to transport your heavy and oversized cargo.

In the “Transport” section in the transport search form, you will be able to find the necessary trailer or platform specifically for your non-standard cargo.

The more thoroughly you fill out the proposed form, the sooner your expectations will be met and the better the carrier selection will be. Also, you do not need to worry about compliance with the norms and rules for transporting oversized cargo - the freight company will take care of that. Attract more transport companies to your order, choose the best carrier at a reasonable cost for transportation.