Things to Consider when Transporting Heavy Haulage Haulage is a huge industry which requires many safety and
logistical factors. A large number of industries require a heavy haulage
service to get oversized products to their end destination. Heavy loads are
frequently transported across the country and can be a challenge.
This month’s blog at Harkers Transport looks at some
of the things to consider when transporting heavy haulage. Call us in
Sunderland on 0191 516 7990 .
Getting Permission If you have an abnormal load or one that is wider than 2.9m
or longer than 18.65m, you will need special permission to haul it. Two days
before, the police will need to be notified. However, if the load is very
large, you will also require permission from Highways England’s Abnormal Loads
Team.
Furthermore, if you are planning to haul your load to
another country, you will also have to check with their authorities.
Plan Thoroughly Before your journey you will need to thoroughly plan every
aspect of it. Planning your journey is crucial to the success of your trip.
Additionally, an integral part of your project planning is understanding
specific dimensions and weight of what is being transported.
With this information, you can carry out risk assessment,
budgeting and scheduling to ensure a safe and successful delivery.
Adhere to Restrictions Any restrictions you encounter throughout the heavy haulage
process are there for a reason. However, some drivers may think that height or
weight restrictions are precautionary.
This is a surprisingly frequent issue and can be a huge
frustration for haulage companies. If you want to be safe during your journey, it
is important you never ignore these restrictions.
Take Frequent Breaks For heavy haulage drivers, it may be tempting to get the job
done as quickly as possible and ignore scheduled rest stops. However, all
haulage drivers must adhere to the legal driving hours.
Skipping these can put both you and other road users in
danger.
Do You Need an Attendant? If the overall width is between 3.5m and 4.3m, you will need
marker boards and an attendant. This is a pilot car that will drive ahead,
ensuring the road is clear enough to pass through with the wide load.
Although it is slower, it prevents potential accidents. The
attendant doesn’t have the authority to stop or impact other vehicles on the
road, but it does warn them to be cautious of the wide load.
Contact Us For more information about what you should consider when
transporting heavy haulage, contact Harkers Transport. Call us in Sunderland on
0191 516 7990 or 07810
557 432 . Alternatively, fill out our online contact form .
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