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Oversized Shipping & Heavy Hauling
Transporting an oversized vehicle, trailer, equipment, RV, Boat or other oversized item is challenging and extremely complex. At We Will Transport It we have a dedicated team that specializes exclusively in oversized and heavy hauling transport providing our customers with one of the largest shipping networks of carriers of oversize loads and heavy hauling throughout the US 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Each of our specialized oversized and heavy hauling team members has over 12 years of experience in the industry and can plan, manage and coordinate every aspect of your oversized transport so that your item is transported efficiently and safely from and to its final destination.
To get started, we just need some basic information:
- Name, year, make, model and an overall description of the item(s) being transported
- Dimensions of the item(s) such as weight, height, length and width.
- Preferred date for pick up
- Pickup and delivery address
Based on the dimensions of the item (s), pickup and destination, our team will determine the most efficient and safest way to transport your item (s) and will present you with all viable options available for transport within your budget whether you need a Trailer, Power only, Removable Gooseneck (RGN), Lowboy, Step Deck, Hot Shot, Flat Bed, Refrigerated Transport or Tank transport. Our team’s vast knowledge and experience with oversize shipping regulations, guidelines and insurance requirements is one of the most crucial elements we provide to our customers since regulations and insurance requirements for oversize shipping, vary from State to State and are constantly changing in the industry.
At We Will Transport It we pride ourselves on our unique “carrier selection process” developed by our oversize shipping team to encompass a wide variety of requirements above and beyond what other oversize shipping companies and the industry requires. Each one of our approved carriers is handpicked and guaranteed to be fully insured, licensed, bonded but most importantly, knowledgeable and experienced with the item being transported and its unique transport needs and safety requirements.
Why should We Will Transport It be your only choice when transporting oversized items?
- We have a dedicated team specializing only in oversized shipping and heavy hauling
- Each of our team members has over 12 years of experience in oversize shipping
- We have a unique “carrier selection process” and handpick each of our carriers using stricter guidelines than any of our competitors and as required per industry standards
- Our price includes everything and will not change
- WWTI has one of the largest shipping networks of carriers of oversize loads and heavy hauling throughout the US
- You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year
Many customers are confused about the difference between oversized shipping vs regular shipping. However, they need not be. We will lay out the differences between regular and oversized shipping for you below.
Regular Shipping
Regular shipping is performed with an open car transporter. An open car transporter is like a mini two-story parking garage on wheels and is about 70 to 80 feet in length. These can hold up to 10 vehicles and, generally, each vehicle is insured for up to $100,000.
In an open car transporter, your vehicle is open to the elements, but your share the overall cost of shipping between 8 or 10 vehicles. Thus, shipping with open car transport is the least expensive shipping method available.
Classic/Antique Vehicles or High-End Sports Cars
If you have a smaller vehicle that is worth more than $100,000, many car transport companies will suggest enclosed transport. In enclosed transport, your vehicle is safely secured in a climate-controlled container and shipped that way. The process is more expensive, but each vehicle traveling via enclosed transport is normally insured for up to 1 million dollars.
Oversized Shipping
Oversized shipping is used for any vehicle that cannot fit on an open car transporter. This includes farm equipment, construction equipment, trucks, buses, and some cargo or passenger vans.
There are many different types of trailers that can be used to ship oversized vehicles. The correct trailer for shipping any oversized vehicle is determined by the dimensions of the vehicle: weight, height, length, and width.
The biggest difference between oversized shipping vs regular shipping is the cost. Oversized shipping is more expensive for many different reasons:
- Less oversized vehicles can fit on a carrier so the cost of shipping per vehicle goes up.
- Auto transport carriers require special insurance and state and/or federal permits. These go up with the size of the vehicle that needs to be transported. This is especially true in the case of extremely heavy vehicles.
An Alternative to Oversized Shipping
If you are transporting one vehicle, it may be better to have the transportation company perform a drive away. A drive away is where one or two of the transportation company’s drivers personally drive your vehicle from the pickup location to the drop-off location. Considering the distance or the route being traveled, a drive away may be an option that you can look into.
Is My Vehicle Oversized?
Many customers with larger standard vehicles are often confused about whether they will need oversized shipping or regular shipping.
Take a look below for a general guide for oversized shipping vs regular shipping for standard vehicles:
Vehicles That Can Be Transported On an Open Car Transport
- Cars
- Small Pick Ups
- Small SUVs
- Standard Minivans
- Small Cargo Vans
Vehicles That May Be Considered Oversized
- Dually Pickup Trucks
- Oversized Vans
- 15+ Passenger/Cargo Vans
Vehicle Grey Area – vehicles that may or may not be considered oversized based on make and model:
- Large Pickup Trucks
- Large SUVs
- Large Cargo Vans
If you are looking into oversized shipping vs regular shipping for your vehicle, it is best to contact a car transport company as We Will Transport It. We have the knowledge and experience to determine the shipping needs for your vehicle.
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