Watch this video for a comprehensive introduction to heavy trucking services. There are several categories of heavy trucking vehicles depending on the load carriage. The heavier the truck and the load limit, the more experience is required for the drivers.
Any shipment exceeding the legal dimensions and legal weight is classified as lightweight, heavyweight, or heavy haul.
The tractors for heavy trucks are larger and have three axle drivers instead of two. They have heavier steered tires. Typical heavy-duty trailers on the road are two-axle drives, while heavy haul trailers start from three and go up to twenty axles. The idea is to spread the weight of the load evenly during transportation. The freight loads move from slightly heavy and light loads to bigger freight. Freight can be as heavy as 200,000 pounds and require up to nineteen axles. Such shipments involve unique trailers with seven to twenty axels and require experienced drivers by industry standards. In a nutshell, only veterans can handle them. The size and weight of the load are vital when choosing heavy trucking services. It is what classifies the freight as; either light, heavyweight, or heavy haul. The states will define the axle limits for every weight limit. Ensure you have the information before engaging a freight service provider.
