Why Do Oversized Loads Require a Higher Standard of Care?
Every flatbed carrier in Canada has been approached at some point to transport an oversized load . Most are happy to do so, because it’s both a challenge to the expertise of the company and a potentially higher compensation. Ultimately, it has to be done properly, which is why it’s important to consider the track record of all heavy machinery transport companies . What Are the Factors Affecting Heavy Haul Transport? Oversized load trucking companies know that such loads require a significantly higher standard of care given the accommodations that must be made and the heightened safety protocols that must be followed . An oversized load could be an irregular size, with dimensions that result in a portion of the load hanging over the edge of the preferred carrier (in most cases, a flatbed). There are many factors that affect planning when transporting such loads. Oversized loads that are being transported inter-provincially or even across multiple municipalities are governed by the rul