Oversize and wide-load trucking
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Dallas, TX
Oversize Loa Trucking in Dallas, TX - Construction & Data Center Haul Hauling
Heavy Haul Now provides oversize-load transport, heavy-equipment hauling, and superload trucking throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Services include flatbed, RGN, and lowboy configurations, TxDMV permit coordination, pilot-car scheduling, and GPS-tracked delivery for construction, data center, manufacturing, and defense sectors across North Texas and nationwide.
At a glance
Dispatch
24/7 dispatch available
Response
< 15 min
Insurance
$1M cargo
Max load
200,000 lb
Capabilities
Services delivered in Dallas
Superload transport
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Lowboy and RGN service
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Flatbed and step-deck transport
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Multi-axle hauling
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Data center equipment transport
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
TxDMV permit coordination
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Pilot car and escort scheduling
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Emergency dispatch
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
GPS tracking
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Final-mile delivery
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Interstate and cross-border transport
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Heavy Equipment Transport Services Across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Heavy Haul Now handles oversize and overweight moves throughout DFW - from construction machinery within the city to multi-state superloads destined for data centers, plants, and energy facilities nationwide.
The Metroplex's freight demands are driven by construction volume, a booming data center market, defense manufacturing, and the convergence of five interstate corridors. Heavy Haul Now matches each shipment to the right trailer, secures permits, arranges escorts, and provides GPS-tracked delivery.
How the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Fuels Continuous Heavy Equipment Demand
DFW is one of the fastest-growing U.S. regions, with construction, data center expansion, defense manufacturing, and infrastructure investment generating year-round oversize transport demand.
Fort Worth issued 1,261 commercial building permits in 2025 worth $5.72 billion. DFW ranks among the top U.S. markets for hyperscale data center construction, with campuses requiring massive transformers, generators, and cooling systems. Lockheed Martin's F-35 facility in Fort Worth, Bell in Hurst, and Raytheon operations generate defense-sector demand. DFW Airport - the second-busiest in the U.S. - drives terminal and infrastructure construction. Texas Instruments' $30+ billion semiconductor fab expansion in Richardson adds another layer of heavy-haul demand.
Trailer Selection for Heavy Equipment Moves in the DFW Region
DFW's urban density, interchange complexity, and the mix of construction, data center, and industrial cargo determine trailer configuration for each shipment.
Flatbeds carry structural steel to commercial sites. Step decks handle manufacturing equipment. RGN trailers transport tracked excavators to highway projects. Lowboys move cranes to high-rise sites. Double-drop and multi-axle trailers handle data center transformers and superload generators.
Route Planning for Oversize Loads Through the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Five interstate corridors converge in DFW - I-20, I-30, I-35E, I-35W, and I-45 - creating extensive routing options and some of the most congested interchanges in Texas.
I-635 (LBJ Freeway) is the primary east-west bypass with managed lanes and clearance considerations. I-30 connects Dallas and Fort Worth with heavy commercial traffic. I-35E links Dallas to Austin. US-75 serves northern suburbs. The High Five Interchange at I-635/US-75 has height restrictions. Toll roads have specific oversize limitations. Pre-dawn scheduling is preferred for wide loads.
Texas Oversize Permit Coordination for Equipment Transport Through Dallas
All statewide TxDMV rules apply in Dallas. The City of Dallas and surrounding municipalities may add curfews and escort requirements printed on the TxDMV permit.
Legal limits: 8 ft 6 in wide, 14 ft high, 80,000 lbs GVW. Single-trip permits cover loads to 254,300 lbs. Super Heavy permits required above that. Dallas North Tollway and other toll roads have specific oversize restrictions. Heavy Haul Now coordinates all permits through TxPROS.
Interstate Heavy Equipment Transport From Dallas Nationwide
Dallas sits at the geographic center of the southern U.S., with I-35E, I-20, I-30, and I-45 providing direct corridors to every region of the country.
I-35E south to Austin/San Antonio or north to OKC/Kansas City. I-20 east to Shreveport/Atlanta or west to Midland/El Paso. I-45 south to Houston. I-30 east to Texarkana/Little Rock. Multi-state permits, escort transitions, and GPS tracking are standard.
Cross-Border and International Heavy Haul From Dallas
Dallas connects to Mexico via I-35E to Laredo or I-20 to El Paso. Rail-delivered international cargo at DFW intermodal terminals may require oversize ground transport.
Cross-border service through Laredo, El Paso, Eagle Pass, and Brownsville. DFW's BNSF and UP intermodal terminals handle equipment requiring transload to truck. Customs-broker coordination included.
Legal load limits
Max without permit
Width8 ft 6 in
Height14 ft 0 in
Weight80,000 lbs GVW
Length59 ft (semi-trailer combination)
Escorts: Width over 14 ft, height over 17 ft, or length over 110 ft: escorts required. City of Dallas may add rush-hour curfews.
Trailer comparison
Trailer Comparison - DFW Heavy Haul Applications
Flatbed
Structural steel to Uptown high-rises and highway bridge projects
Step Deck
Manufacturing equipment to I-20 and SH-161 industrial parks
RGN
Tracked excavators to US-75 highway construction in Collin County
Lowboy
Crawler cranes to downtown Fort Worth construction
Double Drop
Data center transformers from rail terminals to Garland campuses
Multi-Axle
Superload generators for data center power systems
Local intelligence
Dallas freight fundamentals
Industries That Rely on Heavy Equipment Transport in Dallas-Fort Worth
Construction: The largest driver - highway expansion, commercial towers, and residential growth. Data Centers: DFW is a top U.S. hyperscale market - transformers, generators, and cooling systems. Defense & Aerospace: Lockheed Martin F-35 production, Bell Helicopter, Raytheon - tooling, test equipment, and manufacturing machinery. Semiconductor Manufacturing: Texas Instruments' Richardson fabs require clean-room equipment and process systems. Distribution & Logistics: The AllianceTexas inland port complex generates industrial equipment moves.
Freight Infrastructure Serving DFW
DFW International Airport is the second-busiest U.S. airport. AllianceTexas in north Fort Worth integrates BNSF intermodal rail, air cargo, and highway access. BNSF and UP operate major intermodal terminals. Three Class I railroads serve the region.
DFW-Specific Route Considerations
The High Five Interchange (I-635/US-75) has height restrictions on certain ramp levels. The Mixmaster (I-30/I-35E) downtown requires careful routing. DART light rail crossings affect surface routing. Toll roads have oversize restrictions. Pre-dawn movements preferred for wide loads.
Severe Storms, Ice Events, and Summer Heat: Transport Challenges in DFW
DFW sits in Tornado Alley - severe storms and tornado risk peak March through June. Winter ice storms can shut highways for days, as during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Summer heat exceeds 105°F. Heavy Haul Now monitors NWS alerts and TxDOT closures.
Common Heavy-Haul Cargo in the DFW Metroplex
Construction: excavators, cranes, bridge beams, structural steel. Data centers: transformers, generators, chillers. Defense: aerospace tooling, test fixtures. Manufacturing: CNC machinery, production equipment. Semiconductor: clean-room systems, process equipment.
Equipment we haul
ExcavatorsBulldozersWheel LoadersCranesBridge BeamsStructural SteelPrecast ConcreteTransformersGeneratorsData Center CoolingCNC MachineryAerospace ToolingDrilling EquipmentModular Buildings
Trailer fleet
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
- RGN
- Lowboy
- Double Drop
- Stretch
- Multi-Axle
Case study
Case Study - Cat 390F Excavator Transport to McKinney Highway Project
A contractor required a Cat 390F hydraulic excavator moved from Grand Prairie to a US-75 highway project in McKinney.
Industry
Construction
Origin
Cat dealership, Grand Prairie, TX
Destination
US-75 highway staging area, McKinney, TX
Cargo
Caterpillar 390F hydraulic excavator
Weight
92,000 lbs
Trailer
3-axle RGN
Timeline
2 days planning + 1 day transport
challenge
Excavator at 11 ft 8 in wide exceeded legal limits. Route through northern suburbs required avoiding I-635 peak-hour curfews. McKinney staging area had single-direction access.
solution
Filed TxDMV permit, scheduled early-morning departure, routed via SH-161 and PGBT to bypass I-635 congestion.
result
Delivered on schedule. Contractor began excavation same morning.
Why brokers & shippers choose us
Why DFW Contractors and Data Center Developers Choose Heavy Haul Now
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Contiguous states served
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Cities dispatched daily
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Cargo insurance
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Live dispatch
Metroplex carrier network. TxDMV permit expertise for DFW's multi-jurisdictional environment. Data center transformer and generator transport. I-635/US-75 corridor routing experience. GPS-tracked delivery. Emergency dispatch.
Coverage network
Heavy Haul Service Area - Dallas and Nearby Cities
Questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions - Heavy Haul in Dallas, TX
Excavators, bulldozers, cranes, loaders, bridge beams, structural steel, precast concrete, transformers, generators, data center equipment, CNC machinery, and other oversize cargo throughout the DFW Metroplex.
TxDMV issues permits through TxPROS. City of Dallas and surrounding municipalities may add curfews. Toll roads have specific restrictions. We coordinate all permits.
I-20, I-30, I-35E, I-45, I-635, US-75, SH-183, SH-161, and PGBT. Route selection depends on dimensions, clearances, and curfews.
Yes. We transport transformers, generators, chillers, and cooling towers from rail terminals to hyperscale campuses throughout the region.
Yes. TxDMV permits include city curfews for rush hours. Toll roads have limitations. We schedule within permitted windows.
Yes. Via I-35E, I-20, I-30, and I-45 to all 50 states. Multi-state permits, escorts, and GPS tracking included.
Yes. Via I-35E to Laredo or I-20 to El Paso. Customs-broker coordination included.
Standard: 2-5 business days. Super Heavy: additional weeks. Emergency transport may be available.
Cargo description, weight, dimensions, pickup and delivery locations, date, loading requirements, and site-access details.
Yes. Loads over 14 ft wide, 17 ft tall, or 110 ft long require escorts. DFW municipalities may add police escort requirements. All included.
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