A useful oversize load quote starts with accurate information. Send these details so our team can match the move to a carrier, trailer, permits, and escort plan.
Quote checklist
• Loaded length, width, and height (L × W × H), including attachments and blocking.
• Total weight and the machine or cargo description.
• Loading method: drive-on, crane, forklift, or dock, plus site access limits.
Pickup and delivery locations, contact details, and ready date.
Photos, diagrams, axle information, and notes about low bridges or restricted access can prevent surprises. Dimensions and permit rules must be confirmed for the actual route; a quote is subject to carrier availability and authority approval.
To request an oversize load quote, start with the facts that affect equipment, permits, and routing. Share the pickup and delivery addresses, requested dates, cargo description, and whether the load is ready now or still being prepared. Include the loaded length, width, height, and weight, plus any detachable parts that will travel with the shipment. If measurements are estimates, say so and provide drawings or recent scale information when available.
Photos help the quote team understand lifting points, tie-down locations, unusual shapes, and the way the cargo can be loaded. Explain whether a crane, forklift, dock, or loading crew is available at either end. Note narrow gates, soft ground, low wires, steep grades, bridge restrictions, or a lack of room for a truck to turn. These access details can change the trailer choice and may require a route survey before a firm plan is recommended.
A quote should account for the likely trailer, axle weights, permits, pilot cars, police escorts, route surveys, fuel, and travel limits. A flatbed may work for steel beams or machinery that can be loaded from the side. A step-deck or RGN can provide extra clearance for tall equipment. The safest option depends on the actual cargo and route, not just the name of the shipment. State rules vary, so approval, escort timing, and permitted travel hours should be confirmed.
When you send complete information, the coordinator can compare carrier capacity and explain what is included in the estimate. Keep a contact available for questions and update the team if the weight, dimensions, schedule, or access changes. Weather, road construction, and permit conditions can affect timing even after a quote is prepared. Use the quote request link above, or contact the team for help organizing the details before the move is scheduled.Before accepting an estimate, confirm who will obtain permits and coordinate escorts for the route. Ask whether the price covers loading assistance, securement, tolls, fuel, and waiting time, and ask which items remain subject to final approval. A clear written quote helps the shipper compare options without assuming that every carrier includes the same service. If the move crosses state lines, provide the planned travel date early so permit offices and escort providers have time to respond.
It is also useful to identify the best loading sequence. Tell the dispatcher if the cargo must remain upright, cannot be lifted from a certain side, or needs blocking and chains prepared in advance. Describe the receiver’s hours, delivery contact, and any appointment or staging rules. When the information is complete, an oversize load quote can be revised quickly if route conditions change. Keep the final measurements and instructions with the driver and receiving team so everyone works from the same plan. Good records also make follow-up easier when a shipper needs to revise a date or destination. Save the estimate, permit notes, and contact names together before dispatch.
Request your oversize load quote at https://www.logitransports.com/quote-request/ or call our team for help preparing the detail