On a normal day, transportation services typically require permits to legally haul any oversize and overweight loads. They must also stick to specified routes. During the holiday season, these restrictions are amplified in most states. In many instances, drivers with heavy hauling loads will have to stop driving completely for several days. 

What Is Considered an Oversize Load?

Any vehicle or load in the United States that exceeds a width of 8 feet, 6 inches is categorized as oversize. The height and length descriptions, however, can vary from one state to the next, but 13 feet, 6 inches is common in most. In most instances, heavy hauling must also be nondivisible—an object that cannot be broken down into smaller pieces, such as construction machines, pre-built homes, and construction materials.

When Do Heavy Hauling Drivers Have to Stop for the Holidays?

Holiday travel restrictions on oversize loads can change from year to year, but in most states, no travel is permitted from the day before Thanksgiving through the day after. The restrictions tend to start around noon on the Wednesday before and end on early Friday morning. However, drivers should check with each individual state beforehand, as restrictions can change without notice. Also, most Department of Transportation offices will be closed on the holiday and, in some cases, on the days before and after, so you’ll need to check with them in the weeks leading up to these dates. 

When you require transportation of oversize or overweight loads, contact the heavy hauling experts at Harvey Trucking Services, Inc in Indianapolis, IN. Since 1993, this family-owned and -operated trucking company has ensured safe and timely shipment deliveries. They have one of the most advanced heavy haul fleets in the region and can transport single and multiple pieces across the continental U.S. and Canada. Call them today at (317) 429-1647 to receive a quote, and visit their website to learn more about their services.