Wondering how you would even go about moving abnormal haulage?
Keep reading as the team at JB Rawcliffe break down their step-by-step guide to moving an abnormal load in the UK.
Step 1: Assess the Load
Assessing the load determines whether or not it’s technically classified as abnormal in the UK, which is usually classed as a load that is one of the following:
- Over 2.9 metres wide.
- Weighing over 44,000kg.
- An axle load of over 10,000kg for a non-driving axle, or 11,500kg for a single driving axle.
Your haulage team should assess your load to ensure correct classification for your transport planning.
Step 2: Plan the Route
Before any abnormal loads are moved throughout the UK, it’s vital that thorough investigations and route planning takes place. This will consider roads, bridges, and overhead clearances prior to the journey so that any complications can be solved and avoided.
This step also takes roadworks, timing restrictions, and local authority requirements into consideration to identify the safest and most efficient journey possible.
Step 3: Obtain any Necessary Permits
When moving an abnormal load, you can often expect to seek out necessary permits from the police and highway authorities as part of the process. When you trust in an abnormal load haulage provider, they will often take care of these steps for you as part of their service.
This step is crucial, you must comply with UK transport regulations or pose penalties and a risk to safety of yourself and others on the roads.
Step 4: Organising Escort Vehicles and Equipment
Some loads will need escort vehicles depending on a case-by-case basis. These vehicles can alert other road users of your presences and to provide an extra pair of eyes and hands.
Additionally, authorities deem abnormal loads as safer when travelling with an escort vehicle, meaning it can be used to seek approval faster.
Step 5: Transport and Delivery
Once all essential preparation has taken place, appropriate transportation can take place. Using skilled drivers and logistics specialists, an expert team can manage the move with ease and precision, from collection through to safe delivery.
Step 6: Aftercare
Once the abnormal load is successfully delivered, a good transport team will provide ongoing support afterwards to ensure every aspect of the move is aligned with your goals and expectations.
Get in touch with the experts
Here at JB Rawcliffe, our commitment to excellence and reliability is evident in every stage of specialist transport.
If you’re in need of abnormal load movement in the UK, you can put your trust in the experts at JB Rawcliffe, reaping the benefits of our commitment to safety and decades of experience.
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