Dallas, TX Equipment Hauling, Container Delivery & Oversize Load Transport
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Heavy Haul, Flatbed, Step Deck & Hot Shot Trucking in Dallas, Texas
When transporting heavy equipment, trucks, shipping containers, or oversize freight to or from Dallas, TX, you need a dependable hauling company with experience in Texas oversize transport rules. As a trusted provider of heavy haul trucking in Dallas, American Heavy Haul is known for safely transporting machinery and freight of all sizes, shapes, and weights. Our focus on safety, insurance compliance, quality equipment, and on-time delivery separates us from general freight carriers.
We offer a complete range of equipment hauling and oversize load transport services throughout Dallas and the North Texas region. Our transportation specialists understand flatbed trucking, step deck loads, and hot shot hauling — giving you one reliable point of contact for all your heavy haul needs. Whether your equipment is moving locally across Dallas–Fort Worth or long-distance anywhere in the U.S., American Heavy Haul provides the trailers, trucks, and experienced drivers to deliver it safely.
American Heavy Haul offers full-service equipment, container, and oversize load transport services to and from Dallas, including:
- Oversize Load Transport
- Port-to-Port Container Transport
- Bulk Freight Hauling
- Door-to-Door Equipment Delivery
- Commercial Machinery Transport
- Load Handling Support
- Shipping Container Moving
- Equipment Hauling Services
- Truck & Trailer Transport
- Permit Pulling & Escorts
- Pilot Car Assistance
- And More Equipment Transport
Dallas businesses rely on fast, accurate, and well-coordinated heavy hauling — especially across major interstates, industrial districts, and job-site locations. That’s why we manage the entire process for you, from permitting and routing to pilot cars and project scheduling.
Whether you’re moving construction equipment, oilfield machinery, industrial components, agricultural units, or multiple project loads, our B2C and B2B solutions are tailored around your needs. From single shipments to recurring project freight across North Texas, we make heavy hauling simple. Get expert guidance and competitive pricing for your heavy haul shipment today — call 419-293-5333.
Simplified Oversize Load Transport Throughout Dallas, Texas
American Heavy Haul makes heavy hauling simple, safe, and fully organized. Your dedicated Dallas transport specialist handles every detail — permits, routing, pilot cars, scheduling, communication, and on-site coordination — giving you a smooth, stress-free transport experience from start to finish.
Whether you’re hauling equipment into Dallas or shipping a container from Dallas to another state, our team delivers reliable, transparent, and compliant oversize load solutions. Your Dallas specialist will walk you through Texas oversize regulations, explain the hauling process, and answer any questions you have about flatbed trucking, step deck loads, or hot shot transport.
We move oversize and overweight loads across the entire Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. From construction sites and distribution centers to industrial parks and rural job sites, our team handles equipment of all sizes. Whether your freight is staying local or moving nationwide, American Heavy Haul ensures safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. Get your quote now! 419-293-5333.
Reliable Dallas Shipping Container Transport and Delivery
Dallas is a major logistics hub with constant demand for shipping container transport. Whether you need a single container moved or recurring container delivery services, American Heavy Haul provides dependable container hauling throughout North Texas.
Our drivers understand the challenges of moving containers throughout Dallas — including tight access points, warehouse scheduling, rail yard congestion, and heavy interstate traffic.
American Heavy Haul provides door-to-door, yard-to-yard, ramp-to-door, and business-to-business container hauling throughout Dallas. We also ship containers from Dallas to destinations across the United States. Each move is planned around weight, dimensions, clearances, timelines, and Texas DOT regulations. Ready to get started? Call now for your free Dallas container hauling quote! 419-293-5333.
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Common Container Types We Move
We haul all major container types throughout Dallas and North Texas:
- Container Home Movers
- Car Carrier Container Transport
- Conex Container Moversport
- Container Bathroom Shipping Services
- Concession Trailer/Food Cart Transport
- Crated Military Equipment Transport
- High Cube Container Transport
- K-Loader Shipping Services
- Open Side Storage Container Transport
- Oversize Crate Transport
- Refrigerated Container Transport
- Solar Container Home Transport
- Swap Body Container Transport
- Tank Container Movers
- Tunnel Container Transport
Texas Oversize Load Regulations
- Legal Load Limits in Texas (Without a Permit)
- Texas has wide-ranging commercial transport activity, especially around major hubs like Dallas–Fort Worth. Because of this, the state enforces clear legal limits to protect highways, bridges, and rural corridors.
- Maximum legal width: 8 feet 6 inches
Maximum legal height: 14 feet
Maximum legal length:
• Single-unit truck: 45 feet
• Truck-tractor + semi-trailer: 65 feet (general limit)
• Certain combinations may extend depending on trailer type - Standard gross vehicle weight (GVW): 80,000 pounds
- Axle weight limits:
• Single axle: 20,000 lbs
• Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs
• Tridem: Typically 42,000–60,000 lbs depending on spacing - Any load exceeding these limits requires a Texas oversize or overweight permit through TxDMV.
- Because Dallas routes often include interstates, toll roads, industrial corridors, and construction areas, proper permitting and planning are essential.
- Oversize Width Regulations (Texas)
- Any load wider than 8 feet 6 inches requires a Texas oversize permit.
- Loads wider than 10 feet often require escort vehicles depending on the route.
- Loads wider than 12 feet typically require additional escorts and more detailed routing — especially on busy Dallas freeways.
- Loads wider than 14 feet often require a front escort, with additional requirements depending on the route and time of day.
- Loads wider than 16 feet commonly require TxDOT review and possibly police escort.
- All wide-load shipments must display:
• “OVERSIZE LOAD” banners
• 18-inch red/orange warning flags
• Amber or LED flashing lights - These requirements help ensure safety across major corridors such as:
I-35E, I-35W, I-20, I-30, I-45, TX-183, TX-121, and President George Bush Turnpike.
- Safety, Permits & Escort Requirements
- Oversize loads traveling through Dallas must display clear “OVERSIZE LOAD” banners on the front and rear of the hauling vehicle to ensure visibility on busy highways, toll roads, industrial corridors, and urban streets.
- All four corners of the load must display 18-inch red or orange warning flags, especially when moving through tight areas, construction zones, or narrow industrial access points.
- Amber beacon or LED flashing lights are required on both the hauling vehicle and escort vehicles for maximum visibility.
- Drivers must carry a valid Texas oversize permit issued by TxDMV for the entire duration of transport.
- Escort vehicles must meet Texas safety standards, including two-way radios, proper signage, hazard lights, and height poles when required for tall loads.
- Loads must be properly secured using DOT-approved chains, straps, and binders that meet all state and federal guidelines.
- Drivers must follow the exact route printed on the Texas oversize permit. Unauthorized route deviations may lead to fines, delays, or routing violations.
- These safety rules are essential because Dallas includes:
• High-traffic interstate systems
• Rail crossings
• Toll roads
• Industrial districts
• Commercial hubs
• Narrow job-site entrances
• Ongoing construction zones
- Oversize Length Requirements
- A Texas oversize permit is required for loads exceeding 65 feet in total length (with exceptions for certain combinations depending on configuration).
- Loads longer than 110 feet typically require escort vehicles for turning support, lane management, and intersection clearance.
- Loads exceeding 125–135 feet often require TxDOT route analysis and possibly police escort.
- Long loads face unique challenges across Dallas, including:
• Tight turns on frontage roads
• Narrow industrial entrances
• Complex freeway interchanges such as the High Five & Mixmaster
• Limited turning radius on older city streets
• Heavy traffic on major corridors - Industrial yards, construction sites, distribution centers, and energy facilities may require advance scheduling for long-load arrivals.
- Extremely long freight such as structural steel, crane components, refinery vessels, and wind turbine blades requires cautious speed control and specialized routing.
- Key long-haul corridors include:
I-35E, I-35W, I-30, I-20, I-45, TX-183, TX-121, Loop 12, and PGBT.
- Oversize Height Requirements (Texas)
- Any load taller than 14 feet requires a Texas oversize permit.
- Loads exceeding 16 feet often require a route survey to confirm clearance under:
• Bridges
• Utility lines
• Traffic signals
• Industrial structures
• Rail crossings
• Older overpasses - Loads taller than 17 feet typically require escort vehicles with height poles.
- Height-sensitive areas in Dallas include:
• Older bridges along I-30 and I-35E
• Rail crossings in industrial districts
• Low-clearance structures in warehouse zones
• Urban interchanges near Downtown Dallas - Tall loads may need alternate routing to avoid hazardous low-clearance points.
- Controlled speeds help minimize sway, especially on elevated ramps and curved interchanges.
- Travel Time & Holiday Restrictions
- Texas generally restricts oversize travel to daylight hours for escort-required or extremely large shipments.
- Night travel may be allowed for certain widths under specific permit rules, but many oversize loads cannot move after sunset.
- Transport may be paused during severe weather, including thunderstorms, high winds, or heavy traffic delays common in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
- Oversize transport is restricted on major holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. - Additional time restrictions apply on congested Dallas freeways such as I-35E, I-30, I-20, PGBT, and TX-183, especially during peak rush hours.
- Violating time-of-day limits may lead to fines or permit issues.
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Dallas, TX Oversize Load Regulations & City-Specific Restrictions
Restricted Areas in Dallas
Downtown Dallas
Oversize loads often face peak-hour restrictions due to heavy traffic, downtown road design, and ongoing construction.
Industrial Corridors
Special routing is often required in areas such as Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton, and Garland.
Railroad Overpasses & Low-Clearance Points
Clearance-sensitive areas include rail lines near I-35E and I-30, industrial routes in West Dallas, and low bridges near older warehouse districts.
Preferred Oversize Load Routes
I-35E & I-35W – Major north–south freight corridors.
I-20 – Key east–west oversize route around Dallas.
I-30 – Central connection through the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
I-45 – Primary southbound route toward Houston.
TX-121 & TX-183 – Essential industrial and commercial hauling corridors.
President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) – Often used for bypassing congested central areas.
City Permits and Police Escort Requirements
Local Permits
Dallas may require additional permits for oversize loads traveling on city-managed streets or through industrial zones.
Police Escort
Dallas Police or Texas Highway Patrol escorts may be required depending on width, height, or route complexity. Escorts assist with lane control, intersection safety, and safe navigation through high-traffic areas.
Safe and On-Time Oversize Load Delivery in Dallas
American Heavy Haul delivers dependable, secure, and fully compliant heavy equipment hauling, container transport, and oversize load services throughout Dallas, TX and the entire DFW region. We move construction machinery, industrial equipment, agricultural units, heavy-duty trucks, refinery components, and loaded or empty containers with precise planning and professional execution.
Every Dallas shipment is carefully routed to account for bridge heights, complex freeway interchanges, toll road rules, industrial traffic, rail crossings, and TxDOT regulations. Businesses across Dallas–Fort Worth depend on timely, reliable freight movement — which is why our team focuses on accurate permitting, strategic route planning, and clear communication from dispatch to delivery. Move your freight with confidence. Call today for your free Dallas heavy haul quote! 419-293-5333.
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Why Choose American Heavy Haul for Equipment, Container & Oversize Load Transport
Choosing American Heavy Haul means partnering with a team that understands the challenges of navigating Dallas’s transportation network — from crowded freeways and industrial parks to older city routes and construction zones. We manage every detail: permits, pilot cars, route surveys, insurance paperwork, staging, and delivery scheduling.
With more than 10 years of experience hauling flatbed, step deck, RGN, multi-axle, and specialized freight, we offer insured carriers, a nationwide trailer network, and real-time shipment visibility. Whether you're shipping one machine or coordinating a full project load, our team delivers safe, cost-effective, and efficient heavy haul services. We proudly support Dallas’s construction, energy, industrial, logistics, agricultural, and commercial sectors.
Transparent Pricing
Competitive, clear pricing with no hidden charges.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured Texas heavy haul carriers.
ALDOT-Certified Drivers
TxDOT-certified drivers trained to navigate Dallas’s highways, tollways, and industrial corridors.
10+ Years Expertise
10+ years of proven performance moving oversize, overweight, and project freight across Texas.
24/7 Dispatch & Tracking
24/7 dispatch support and real-time tracking for round-the-clock shipment visibility and communication.
Nationwide Fleet Network
Nationwide network of flatbed, step deck, lowboy, extendable RGN, and multi-axle trailers available for every equipment type.
Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Services
American Heavy Haul provides certified pilot cars and escort vehicles for oversize shipments throughout Dallas and the DFW metroplex. Escort teams help with lane management, intersection control, clearance monitoring, and safe navigation on busy roads and industrial routes.
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Common Equipment American Heavy Haul Transports
We move equipment for construction, industrial operations, manufacturing, agriculture, energy production, and logistics companies across Dallas and nationwide. Every load is secured and transported with safety-first planning.
- Caterpillar
- Komatsu
- John Deere
- Hitachi
- Bobcat
- JCB
- Kubota
- Doosan
- Terex
- CASE
- Oshkosh
- Genie
- Allis Chalmers
- Telsmith
- Toro
- Hyundai
- Kobelco
- JLG
- Atlas Copco
- Liebherr
- Roadtec
- Ditch Witch
- Takeuchi
- Husqvarna
Serving Every Corner of Texas
From the oilfields of Midland to the ports of Houston and the deserts of El Paso, we cover every region with full permit support, insured drivers, and freight solutions for heavy haul, flatbed, and hot shot trucking.
Trailer Types Offered by American Heavy Haul
We provide every major trailer type used in the U.S. heavy haul and oversize freight industry. Each trailer is selected based on your load dimensions, weight, route, and safety requirements.
Flatbed Trailers
Open-deck trailers designed for a wide mix of industrial freight including machinery, pallets, steel, pipe, and building materials.
- Standard deck length: 48–53 ft
- Typical capacity: up to ~48,000–50,000 lbs
- No sides or roof for easy crane and side loading
- Supports chains, binders, straps, and full tarping
- Ideal for long, wide, or odd-shaped freight
- Strong nationwide availability for fast dispatch
Best for: palletized loads, lumber, steel, machinery.
Step Deck Trailers
Trailers with a lower main deck behind the step that provide extra height clearance for taller machines and equipment.
- Overall length: 48–53 ft common
- Lower deck height: ~36–42 inches
- Upper deck for pallets and smaller items
- Allows taller freight without special permits in many cases
- Safer for top-heavy or tall equipment than standard flatbeds
- Compatible with ramps and dock loading in many yards
Best for: tractors, loaders, farm and construction gear.
Double Drop Deck
Specialized trailers with a deep center “well” that rides very low to move extremely tall freight within legal or permitted height limits.
- Center well length: often 25–30 ft
- Well deck height: around 18–24 inches
- Front and rear decks raised for axle clearance
- Ideal for freight that cannot be disassembled
- Helps reduce bridge and overhead clearance issues
- Common in heavy industrial and project cargo moves
Best for: tall tanks, press frames, industrial modules.
RGN – Removable Gooseneck
Trailers with a detachable front neck so the deck can drop to the ground and form a ramp for loading heavy, self-driven equipment.
- Front neck detaches for drive-on loading
- Well lengths commonly 20–30 ft or longer
- Available in 2–13 axle configurations
- Handles very heavy, compact equipment
- Low deck height to manage overall load height
- Highly flexible for construction and mining machinery
Best for: dozers, cranes, scrapers, heavy wheeled units.
Lowboy Trailers
Heavy-duty low-deck trailers built to move tall and heavy construction or industrial machinery while managing clearance restrictions.
- Very low deck height compared to flatbeds
- Commonly rated for 40,000–80,000+ lbs, depending on axles
- Multiple axle configurations for heavy freight
- Supports crawlers, tracked units, and large wheeled machines
- Often used with outriggers for wider equipment
- Engineered to handle rough job-site conditions
Best for: excavators, dozers, large job-site equipment.
Landoll Trailers
Hydraulic sliding-axle trailers that tilt the deck to the ground for fast loading when docks, ramps, or forklifts are limited.
- Deck can tilt and slide to ground level
- Ideal for roll-on/roll-off loading
- Often 48–53 ft in length
- Handles mixed fleets, trucks, and equipment
- Reduces need for separate ramps or loading docks
- Great for recovery, relocation, and remarketing loads
Best for: trucks, buses, mixed small equipment fleets.
Extendable Flatbed
Telescoping flatbed trailers that stretch beyond standard length to legally move very long loads while controlling overhang.
- Closed length often 48–53 ft
- Extended length can exceed 70+ ft
- Adjustable to match exact freight length
- Helps comply with bridge and overhang rules
- Designed for long, uniform freight pieces
- Still offers open-deck loading flexibility
Best for: long beams, blades, pipes, structural steel.
Conestoga Curtain-Side
Flatbed-style trailers equipped with a rolling curtain system to protect freight from weather while keeping side-loading access.
- Sliding curtain acts like a moving “van” wall
- Deck size similar to standard flatbeds
- Full weather protection without losing side access
- Excellent for finished or painted products
- Helps reduce risk of tarp damage and delays
- Supports both forklift and crane loading
Best for: finished machinery, painted parts, sensitive freight.
Extendable RGN
Removable gooseneck trailers with stretchable wells that combine low deck height with extended length for unique industrial freight.
- Closed well similar to standard RGN lengths
- Extended well for long plant or process components
- Maintains drive-on loading through detachable neck
- Ideal for tall and long equipment combined
- Helps reduce need for multiple separate shipments
- Requires careful planning and experienced operators
Best for: long presses, plant components, specialized machinery.
Multi-Axle Heavy Haul
Engineered multi-axle trailers using jeeps, boosters, and dollies to spread extreme weight across more axles and protect infrastructure.
- Custom 5–13+ axle configurations
- Supports superload weights far above standard limits
- Often requires route surveys and special permits
- Configurable for bridge and road limitations
- Used for large industrial, energy, and infrastructure cargo
- Operated by highly experienced heavy haul carriers
Best for: superloads, extreme weight, and specialized projects.
Dry Van Trailers
Enclosed box trailers that keep freight protected from weather, theft, and road debris during transport.
- Typical length: 48–53 ft
- Fully enclosed with lockable doors
- Ideal for boxed, crated, and palletized products
- Multiple E-track or logistics post options inside
- High cube options for extra volume capacity
- Common in retail, manufacturing, and distribution freight
Best for: packaged goods, pallets, non-hazardous freight.
Hot Shot / Gooseneck
Smaller, pickup-pulled trailers for lighter freight and urgent deliveries that need to move quickly across regional or short-haul lanes.
- Common deck lengths: 30–40+ ft
- Lower GVW than full-size semi-trailers
- Great for partials and less-than-truckload freight
- Can access tighter locations than standard trucks
- Frequently used for last-minute or rush projects
- Flexible option for small machines and equipment
Best for: light machinery, partials, urgent freight.
Power Only Trucking
Tractor and driver services where American Heavy Haul hooks to your pre-loaded or customer-owned trailer and moves it to the next destination.
- Supports dry vans, flatbeds, tankers, and specialty trailers
- Ideal when you own the trailer but need a carrier
- Available for regional or long-haul moves
- Flexible scheduling for live loads or drop-and-hook
- Reduces need to maintain your own driver pool
- Helps reposition empty or loaded trailers efficiently
Best for: customer-owned trailers, mobile offices, specialized units.
Pilot Cars & Escort Vehicles
Lead and chase vehicles that support oversize shipments with traffic control, height checks, and on-the-road safety communication.
- Front and rear escorts for wide or long loads
- Height-pole cars to check bridges and overheads
- Two-way radios for constant contact with drivers
- Required by many states for large oversize moves
- Helps manage lane changes, turns, and merges
- Improves overall safety for the public and the load
Best for: oversize loads requiring route protection and escorts.
