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In the U.S., there’s no maximum lowboy hauling weight at the federal level, but there are minimums and maximums that are determined at the state level. Not having a knowledge of these weights can cause problems when mapping out your heavy haul. States can vary anywhere from 80,000 pounds to 171,000 for their total heavy haul weights.
Depending on which state your heavy haul is traveling through, the legality of two to three trailers working together is highly variable, and your hauler needs to know which states are safe to make the haul. There are a number of combinations that are common, such as the double (two standard trailers up to 23 feet each), the turnpike double (two trailers up to 48 feet each), or the Rocky Mountain double (two trailers of different sizes, the smaller referred to as the “pup” trailer).
While there are no maximum weight considerations in federal guidelines for five-axle to eleven-axle lowboy heavy hauls in Washington and Oregon, there are considerations when it comes to height outside of the interstate system. So, the height of the cargo becomes an issue. To ensure that your haul doesn’t get stuck or redirected at great cost, especially in Oregon or Washington, it’s always smarter to pick the brains of local experts in the field.
Given the sheer complexity of the rules governing state to state heavy haul travel, it’s highly recommended to use the services of NessCampbell, the local experts in Washington and Oregon for heavy hauls across long distances.
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