You may have just bought a large boat that is categorised as an oversize load. You may be wondering why the quote you were given seems to be a little higher than what you had initially thought it would cost you to transport your oversized boat home. This article discusses some of the factors that affect the cost of oversize transport.

Getting Necessary Permits

Transport companies need permits from the authorities in all the jurisdictions through which the cargo will be transported. Those permits stipulate the specific route and the time at which the oversize transport truck will be expected to travel through a given jurisdiction. The oversize haulage company pays for those permits. The route stipulated in the permit may include a lengthy detour in order to avoid heavy traffic or overhead obstructions (such as bridges). This can increase the fuel cost of moving the oversize cargo to your destination.

Preparing Pilot and Escort Cars

Pilot cars are important to move ahead of the oversize load and warn other motorists of the approaching heavy haulage vehicle. They also alert the oversize load driver about any dangers (such as a narrow section of road) so that the driver prepares to negotiate his or her way around that challenge. Escort cars move behind the oversize load truck. They also keep other motorists at a safe distance from the oversize cargo. They do this by taking up positions that limit how close other vehicles may come to the oversize load. Different jurisdictions have different requirements regarding how many pilot and escort cars should accompany an oversize transport vehicle. Those pilot and escort cars add to the cost of moving oversize cargo.

The Cost of Overnight Stays

Oversize loads are restricted from moving through cities at certain hours of the day. For instance, municipal authorities may restrict such heavy haulage trucks from moving during rush hours (such as in the evening). These restrictions can make the heavy haulage truck to take lengthy stops as they wait for the next window of time when they move. This creates an added cost of parking the truck and feeding the crew. That cost eventually affects the final fee that you have to pay for having your oversize cargo transported to its destination.

As you can see, oversize transport companies face logistical and regulatory challenges that other transporters may not face. Those unique requirements can bump up the cost of transporting the cargo. That is why you may have to pay a little more in order to have your oversize boat delivered where you want it to be delivered.