About Overdimensional Services

Most companies face challenges when organizing a larger than normal project or shipment. In the case you require permitting we can assemble the proper permit package required to legally transport your freight. Whether your load is too tall, wide, over dimensional or heavy our staff are experts at matching the right flatbed trailer for your load.   We have the experience, equipment and capacity to meet all your heavy haul needs and prevent obstacles before they occur.

Our job at Iron Peak Solutions is not only to find the absolute best freight rate on the market for your shipment, but also closely monitor the shipment until it is received safe and sound with the consignee. Our professional carriers provide tracking details to ensure full visibility this way our customers know where their shipment is always located. Our transportation specialists will provide frequent updates while your shipment is in-transit.

Also known as “heavy haul” or “wide load,” these shipments have some pretty intense legal requirements and call for specialized equipment.

With each state the truck and product enters, permits must be obtained. Each state has different procedures on how to get them as well a different rules! Iron Peak has experienced reps who know exactly how to do so.

What is Over Dimensional Freight?

Over dimensional freight is any item that exceeds one or more of the standard legal size criteria for each state and province. While these can vary depending on the jurisdiction, a general guideline for legal parameters is: 53’ long, 8’ 6” wide and 13’ 6” tall (on the trailer). The height limit will vary, generally speaking the western states and provinces, except for British Columbia, the height limit is 14’. As a general rule, any state east of the Mississippi River will limit the height of cargo to 13’ 6”.

Cargo that exceeds any these parameters and is non-reducible in size, is considered oversized or over dimensional and requires a permit before being shipped. Cargo that is taller than 16’ enters a new category called “super status.” This requires a different type of permit and often a pole car will need to dry run the route before the shipment commences. Super status shipments are complicated and require an experienced driving team. The super status can vary depending on the state as well, for example Florida considers anything over 15’ in height to be super status load due to the low infrastructure in that particular state.

Shipping over dimensional freight requires concentration and experience, drivers must be looking farther ahead down the road than the average vehicle and assessing potential obstacles at all times. It also requires a team of professionals on the road and in the office to successfully deliver the cargo to its destination.

Freight Capabilities

The carriers in our network are qualified professionals and maintain the highest DOT safety ratings, substantial liability and cargo insurance, giving us the superior ability to ensure that your refrigerated freight ships and arrives in the same condition.  Through our carriers, our clients have access to 48’ and 53’ flatbed and stepdeck trailers as well RGN, Double Drops, and multi Axle to handle your overdimensional/overweight needs. Moreover, our dedicated team of logistics specialists is available 24/7 to assist with all your shipping concerns.

Complete logistic
management of your
shipment from start to
finish

Premium service at
competitive rates

Comprehensive
insurance for high-value
loads (Loads over 100K in value)

GPS tracking & real-time location updates

Door-to-door delivery and cross-border logistics for shipping throughout North America (U.S., Mexico, and Canada)

Team Service for expedited transport of time-critical equipment