Glossary

Heavy Haul

Quick answer

Freight that exceeds standard weight or dimension limits, requiring permits, route surveys, and often escorts.

Heavy haul pays the highest per-mile rates in trucking — typically $4–$8/mi — but requires specialized equipment (RGN, lowboy) and operational expertise.

Learn more: The Complete Truck Equipment Guide · Heavy Haul Dispatch

Related terms

Conestoga TrailerA flatbed trailer with a retractable tarp on rolling rails that protects freight while allowing side and overhead loading.
Dry VanThe most common enclosed trailer in U.S. freight, typically 53 feet long, used for general non-temperature-controlled freight.
Flatbed TrailerAn open trailer with no walls or roof, used for steel, lumber, building materials, and oversize freight.
Hot ShotSmaller-scale expedited freight hauled by a Class 3–5 truck (typically a dually pickup with a gooseneck trailer).
Lowboy TrailerA drop-deck trailer with a very low deck height used for oversize and heavy machinery.