What Is Oversize Transport?
Oversize transport refers to loads that exceed standard legal dimensions but remain within typical weight limits.
Common Oversize Thresholds (may vary by province)
- Width: Over 2.6 m (8’6”)
- Height: Over 4.15 m (13’6”)
- Length: Over 23 m (75’)
- Weight: Still within standard axle weight limits
Oversize loads often require:
- Special permits
- Designated travel times
- Signage and lighting
- Pilot or escort vehicles (depending on size)
Typical Oversize Loads:
- Structural steel
- Large tanks or vessels
- Pre-fabricated components
- Agricultural and industrial equipment
- Oversize transport focuses primarily on dimensions, not weight.
What Is Heavy Haul Transport?
Heavy haul transport applies when a load exceeds legal weight limits, often regardless of its physical size.
These loads require specialized trailers, complex engineering, and extensive coordination with transportation authorities.
Common Heavy Haul Characteristics:
- Extremely high gross weight
- Multi-axle or platform trailers
- Custom load configurations
- Detailed route and bridge analysis
- Engineering approvals
Typical Heavy Haul Loads:
- Transformers
- Mining equipment
- Oil & gas modules
- Power generation components
- Large construction machinery
Heavy haul transport focuses on weight distribution, axle loading, and infrastructure protection.
Choosing the Right Transport Partner
Oversize and heavy haul shipments demand different expertise, equipment, and planning approaches.
An experienced provider will:
- Evaluate dimensions and weight
- Design the correct transport configuration
- Manage permits and escorts
- Coordinate timing and routing
- Ensure safety from origin to destination
Trusted Oversize and Heavy Haul Transport Across Western Canada
With decades of experience moving complex industrial loads, B&R Eckel’s Transport Ltd. provides reliable oversize and heavy haul solutions across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and beyond.
From oil & gas and mining to infrastructure and power generation, our team understands the planning, precision, and compliance required to move critical equipment safely and efficiently.