Heavy Haulage Principles

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Transporting heavy loads across busy Australian roads can be a challenging activity. As such, a lot of planning goes into hauling heavy loads. The article below discusses heavy haulage principles that you should consider when transporting heavy loads. Hopefully, they will ensure you have an easy time planning and executing heavy haulage. 

Work With The Experts

Supposing you intend to move your house, it would be difficult for you to detach the structure from its existing foundation and load it onto a trailer without damaging the various structural components. It is for these reasons that you should consider the services of an experienced haulage company. Most companies will offer a comprehensive range of services to ensure a stress-free move. For instance, in the above case, the company would provide experts to uninstall amenities, detach the house, load and fix it in the new site. 

When hiring a heavy haulage company, conduct due diligence to ensure the company has the resources and expertise required to move your load. For example, you could ask the company to provide you with a portfolio of their recent works. Besides, you could assess the experience of the company staff. 

Planning

Below are a few tips to help you plan heavy haulage: 

• Assess the weight and dimensions of the load to establish the size of the truck required to transport the load.
• Inspect the route you intend to use to confirm if it has risks that could affect haulage. For instance, a low-lying bridge could damage the top of your load. On the other hand, the truck could get stuck on untarmacked roads.
• Check local laws before drawing your itinerary. For example, some territories will prohibit haulage during the day.
• Heavy haulage is a collaborative process. Therefore, ensure all team members are well aware of their responsibilities. 

Collaboration With Local Authorities

Since you will be using the public road network, it is only reasonable that you seek the assistance of the local authorities when transporting your load. Typically, you are required to submit a transport plan when applying for a transport permit. The plan enables the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to track the heavy haulage truck. Besides, the plan ensures that the team complies with the set regulations. You should also contact the local police to marshal traffic as you transport the load. For example, they could divert traffic as the convoy passes through busy towns. 

When hauling heavy loads, work with an experienced haulage company, observe the recommended planning tips and collaborate with local authorities. 

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8 September 2021