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Helping You Choose a Heavy Haulage Transport Company

If you require trucks to haul heavy loads (mining, farming industrial, manufacturing, construction and earthmoving equipment), you might need to hire the services of a heavy haulage transport company. Here are some considerations to make when choosing such a company:

Heavy Haulage Services

Determine the exact services you need. Heavy haulage transport does not just involve placing your load on a truck and transporting it to its destination. Other services might be required; for example, you might want a company that can disassemble and reassemble a particular piece of equipment to make transportation easier or a company that can transport over-dimensional pieces of equipment without dismantling them.

Ensure you identify all possible requirements your load may need to reach you safely and intact and check whether the heavy haulage transport can meet them. This includes permissions you ought to seek from regulatory authorities. Note that some large pieces of equipment might need police escorts because they may necessitate temporary road closure or the utilisation of more than one lane.

Types of Transportation Vehicles Available (Fleet Diversity)

Most heavy haulage transport companies highlight the types of transport vehicles they have available on their website and, therefore, it is easy to tell whether a particular company can transport your load. If you are not sure whether certain vehicles can transport your commodities, you can always call the company for clarification.

A reliable company should have a diversified fleet to cater to the unique needs of different individuals. Check the company website for an indication of a diversified fleet (usually in the form of images). When you see different types of transport trucks, you can consider it a good sign.

The Size of the Fleet

Sometimes, you might come across situations where you contact a heavy haulage transport company and a representative informs you that all the trucks are out working. If you need your load urgently, you might not like the idea of waiting. To avoid such scenarios, try and find a company that has a large fleet so that you increase the chances of finding a free transport vehicle.

Companies that have a large fleet tend to highlight it on their websites. Look for statements indicating that the heavy haulage company has a large fleet to cater for its many clients.

Transport Destination

Always check the various destinations accommodated by the heavy haulage transport company. Some trucks might not be able to access various destinations, especially remote areas accessed through uneven roads.