# Heavy Haulage

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Heavy haulage is the road transport of goods that exceed statutory weight or dimension limits, requiring specialised vehicles, official route permits, and intensive advance planning.

Heavy haulage is the road transport of goods that exceed statutory weight or dimension limits, requiring specialised vehicles, official route permits, and intensive advance planning. Typical loads include industrial turbines, power plant components, wind turbine sections, bridge segments, and mining equipment – cargo that cannot be dismantled or split across standard consignments. Logistics providers assess bridge load ratings, turning radii, and overhead clearances along the entire route, coordinating with highway authorities, utility companies, and police where necessary. Unlike dangerous goods transport, the defining characteristic is purely physical size and mass, not the nature or hazard class of the cargo. Lead times and costs are substantially higher than for conventional full-load or groupage shipments.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversize_load](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversize_load)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Heavy Haulage |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 113 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oversize_load |

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