Every load secured. Every rule followed.
Heavy haul leaves no room for shortcuts. Our safety process starts before we quote and doesn’t end until your freight is unloaded.
Safety is the job
- Cargo securement to FMCSA standards — the aggregate working load limit of our tie-downs meets or beats federal requirements for the cargo’s weight.
- Permits verified before dispatch — no load rolls until the paperwork matches the truck, the load and the route.
- Clearances checked in advance — bridges, overpasses, power lines and weight limits reviewed for every route.
- Pre-trip and en-route inspections — equipment and securement checked at pickup and re-checked on the road.
- Hours-of-service compliance — rested drivers, legal schedules, no pressure to push.
- Clear communication — you know where your freight is and when it lands.
Verify us yourself
Look up our operating authority and safety record on the federal FMCSA SAFER system.
Open FMCSA SAFER ↗Need a certificate of insurance before pickup? Request a COI
Our safety process, start to finish
Safety isn’t a step — it’s built into every stage of the move.
Verify the load
Confirm dimensions, weight, center of gravity and tie-down points with you before we quote.
Plan the route
Check clearances, bridge postings, restrictions and construction; survey in person for critical loads.
Permit & escort
File every state permit and book escorts so the plan on paper matches the plan on the road.
Load & secure
Position for proper axle weights; chain, bind and protect edges; photograph the secured load.
Inspect en route
Re-check securement within the first 50 miles and at every stop as federal rules require.
Deliver & document
Controlled unload at destination with delivery photos and signed paperwork.
Federal limits every shipper should know
These are the U.S. federal baselines on the Interstate system. States set height limits and add their own rules — that’s why every route gets checked.
| Limit | Federal standard | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 8 ft 6 in (102 in) | Anything wider needs an oversize permit. |
| Gross vehicle weight | 80,000 lbs | Truck + trailer + cargo; heavier needs an overweight permit. |
| Single axle | 20,000 lbs | Why heavy loads need more axles to spread weight. |
| Tandem axle | 34,000 lbs | Load position on the deck matters as much as total weight. |
| Height | Set by each state (commonly 13′6″–14′6″) | Your cargo height plus the deck height is what counts. |
| Length | Semitrailer minimum 48 ft allowed nationally; states vary | Long overhangs need flags, lights and often a permit. |
For general information only. Limits and exceptions vary by state and route — we confirm the rules for your specific move.
Got a big load to move?
Send us the specs — we’ll come back with the right trailer, route, permits and a clear price, usually within one business day.