Four Essential Tips to Help Save Money and Time When it Comes to Shipping Heavy

Posted by Al Sahra Transport on April 7th, 2017

The shipment of heavy equipment necessitates four fundamentals that will make the process smother and easier. Moving bulldozers, industrial machines, farm equipment, cranes and tractors requires skills and experience

The transporting company will guide you to load your heavy equipment. For instance, a transporter may suggest you to bubble wrap all fragile levers in the tractor’s cabinet.

Verify the Manual

Nevertheless, overweight and over-sized equipment will need special permits before being transported on the road.

Get the Necessary Permits

Authorities usually have their specific guidelines when it comes to transporting and securing heavy equipment. Overweight and oversized loads will usually need special permits before being transported on the road. An oversized equipment may be too high to be transported under bridges and power lines or roads. For that reason, it is necessary to communicate with the transporter before the pickup date in order to ensure all permits are issued. Getting all the permits will prevent legal complications and delays.

Cover Parts that Are More Prone to Risk

The equipment will be hauled right through the open air. It will also be completely exposed to certain elements. Thus, the parts that are vulnerable need to be covered against wind and rain. During the winter months, you need to prepare for any damage to the lines and tanks because of freezing and cold temperature. You also have to protect the equipment from heat.

Be Prepared for the Drop-off and Pickup

An open area is designated to load and unload the equipment at the drop-off and pickup points. In some cases, additional equipment such as cranes, ramos and docks will be required to load/ unload special goods.

In addition, significant information will also be taken into consideration such as like entrance location of a truck/vehicle, hours of operation, unloading/loading policies, contact information, general policies for auction site, removal procedures and delivery procedures, loading capacity/ramp dimensions and loading area.

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