Construction Freight: Moving Heavy Equipment and Building Materials

Construction freight — heavy equipment, structural steel, building materials, and prefab components — requires specialized equipment, oversize permitting expertise, and carriers experienced with high-value, damage-sensitive loads.

Equipment Types for Construction Freight

Standard flatbed handles most building materials and smaller equipment. Step deck is needed for tall equipment exceeding height limits on a standard flat. RGN (removable gooseneck / lowboy) handles the heaviest and tallest equipment — excavators, cranes, large generators. Your broker must know which equipment your load requires before quoting.

Oversize and Overweight Permits

Any load exceeding 8'6" wide, 13'6" tall, or 80,000 lbs gross requires permits. Multi-state moves need permits in every state. Permit lead times range from same-day to 2 weeks depending on state and load complexity. Your broker should handle permit coordination as part of the move.

Pilot Cars and Escorts

Loads exceeding certain width or height thresholds require escort vehicles. Your broker must coordinate pilot car arrangements as part of load planning — not as an afterthought at dispatch.

IZY Logistics for Construction Freight

IZY Logistics coordinates flatbed, step deck, and RGN freight for construction and infrastructure projects across all 48 states, including permit coordination and pilot car arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions