Oversize and wide-load trucking
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Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Haul Trucking in Los Angeles, CA - Oversize Loa & Machinery Hauling
Heavy Haul Now provides oversize-load trucking, superload transport, and heavy-equipment hauling throughout Los Angeles County. Services include lowboy and RGN trailer configurations, Caltrans and City of LA permit coordination, CHP escort scheduling, port-to-site delivery from the San Pedro Bay port complex, and GPS-tracked shipments for the construction, aerospace, entertainment infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing sectors across California 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 Los Angeles
Superload transport
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Port-to-site from Port of LA/Long Beach
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 and SPMT hauling
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
Caltrans and City of LA permits
Nationwide dispatch, permits handled, escort coordination end-to-end.
CHP 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.
Oversize Load and Heavy Equipment Transport Services in Los Angeles, California
Heavy Haul Now coordinates the full scope of oversize transport in the LA metro - from port-to-site delivery of breakbulk cargo to multi-state superload shipments destined for project sites across the country.
LA's freight demands are shaped by its port complex, construction activity, manufacturing base, and position at the western terminus of transcontinental corridors. We match trailers, secure Caltrans and City of LA permits, arrange CHP escorts, and provide GPS-tracked delivery.
Why Los Angeles Generates Among the Highest Heavy-Haul Demand in the United States
LA County's economy exceeds $1 trillion. Its port complex, aerospace manufacturing, Olympic construction, and infrastructure investment create year-round demand for oversize transport.
The Port of LA handled approximately 6.7 million loaded TEUs in 2025. Port of Long Beach processed a record 9.9 million TEUs in 2025. Olympic venue construction, Metro D Line extension, the $6.3 billion I-10 Express Lanes project, and LAX modernization drive construction demand. Aerospace (Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, Boeing), petrochemical (El Segundo to Wilmington refineries), and manufacturing add depth.
Trailer Configurations for Heavy Equipment Moves in Los Angeles
LA's urban density, freeway overpasses, and port infrastructure determine which configurations are practical. The Overweight Container Corridor permits GVW up to 95,000 lbs in the harbor area.
Flatbeds carry structural steel to Olympic venues and Metro portals. Step decks handle mid-height machinery along I-10. RGN trailers transport tracked equipment to highway and airport construction at LAX. Lowboys move cranes to DTLA high-rises. Double-drop trailers deliver transformers from the port to LADWP substations. Multi-axle and SPMT configurations handle refinery vessels from San Pedro to Carson and Wilmington.
Route Planning for Oversize Loads Through Greater Los Angeles
Four interstate corridors connect LA to the country: I-5, I-10, I-15, and I-40 (from Barstow). I-710 is the critical freight artery connecting the ports to the national system. Travel restrictions limit loads over 10 ft wide during peak hours.
I-710 is the primary port-to-interstate freight corridor. I-10 Corridor Express Lanes construction adds complexity. Loads over 10 ft wide: no travel 6-9 AM and 3-6 PM weekdays. Loads over 11 ft wide or overheight: CHP escort required. Loads over 12 ft wide: midday window restrictions. The Overweight Container Corridor permits 95,000 lbs GVW in the harbor area with proper equipment. Multiple jurisdictions overlap in the port area.
Caltrans Oversize Load Permits and Compliance for Heavy Haul in California
Caltrans issues state permits. City of LA Bureau of Street Services requires separate Overweight Vehicle Special Permits. City of Long Beach and LA County each have additional requirements. LA County requires amber lights at all protrusions.
California legal limits: 8 ft 6 in wide, 14 ft high, 80,000 lbs GVW. Single-trip permits valid seven days for loads within 15 ft wide, 17 ft high, 135 ft long. Variance permits required beyond those dimensions. Superloads exceed 150 ft length, 16 ft width, 16 ft height, or 250,000 lbs. CHP escort required for loads over 11 ft wide or overheight. Pilot cars for loads over 12 ft wide or 100 ft long. LA County requires amber lights at five-foot intervals.
Interstate Heavy Equipment Transport From Los Angeles Nationwide
LA sits at the western terminus of three transcontinental corridors: I-10, I-15, and I-40 - plus I-5 along the West Coast.
I-10 east to Arizona, Texas, Southeast. I-15 north to Nevada, Utah, Mountain West. I-5 north to Central Valley, Oregon, Washington. I-40 east from Barstow to Oklahoma, East Coast. Multi-state permits, escort transitions, and GPS tracking standard.
Cross-Border and International Heavy Haul From Los Angeles
LA is a primary gateway for international heavy equipment. San Pedro Bay ports connect to trans-Pacific routes. Southern California proximity to the Mexican border supports cross-border transport.
Port imports coordinated from terminal to destination. Exports: site-to-port transport. Cross-border to Mexico via Otay Mesa, Calexico, and Laredo. To Canada via Washington and northern crossings. Customs-broker coordination included.
Legal load limits
Max without permit
Width8 ft 6 in
Height14 ft 0 in
Weight80,000 lbs GVW
Length65 ft (overall, non-STAA)
Escorts: Width over 11 ft or overheight: CHP escort. Width over 12 ft or length over 100 ft: pilot cars. Width over 14 ft: 2 pilot cars.
Trailer comparison
Trailer Comparison - Los Angeles Heavy Haul Applications
Flatbed
Structural steel to Olympic venues, precast concrete to Metro tunnel portals
Step Deck
Mid-height machinery to I-10 corridor construction
RGN
Tracked excavators to highway projects and LAX airport construction
Lowboy
Crawler cranes to DTLA high-rises and port terminals
Double Drop
Transformers from Port of LA to LADWP substations
Multi-Axle
Refinery vessels from San Pedro to Carson/Wilmington plants
Local intelligence
Los Angeles freight fundamentals
Industries That Rely on Heavy Equipment Transport in Los Angeles
Construction: Olympic venues, Metro subway, I-10 Express Lanes, LAX modernization. Aerospace: Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, Boeing - tooling, fuselage sections, rocket components. Port Operations: Breakbulk, project freight, Overweight Container Corridor. Energy: LADWP grid modernization, renewable energy. Oil & Petrochemical: El Segundo to Wilmington refinery corridor. Manufacturing: Automotive, steel, machinery.
Freight Infrastructure in Los Angeles
San Pedro Bay port complex: busiest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere. Alameda Corridor: 20-mile below-grade freight rail expressway. BNSF Hobart Yard, UP East LA Yard. LAX: 4th busiest U.S. cargo airport. Five on-dock rail yards at Port of LA.
LA-Specific Route Considerations
I-710 port corridor congestion. I-10 Express Lanes construction zone. Overweight Container Corridor in the harbor area (95,000 lbs GVW). Multi-jurisdiction permit overlap (City of LA, City of Long Beach, Caltrans). Peak-hour travel bans for wide loads. Pre-dawn and weekend scheduling preferred.
Santa Ana Winds, Wildfires, and Mountain Passes: LA Transport Challenges
Santa Ana winds (October-March): gusts over 60 mph affect tall loads at Cajon Pass and Grapevine. Wildfires can close major highways. Flash flooding during winter storms affects desert corridors. Mountain passes (I-5 Grapevine, I-15 Cajon Pass) may require chain controls in winter.
Common Heavy-Haul Cargo in Greater Los Angeles
Port imports: industrial boilers, CNC machinery, power-generation equipment. Construction: excavators, cranes, bridge beams, precast concrete. Energy: transformers, generators, switchgear. Aerospace: tooling, test fixtures, fuselage sections. Petrochemical: reactor vessels, heat exchangers, columns.
Equipment we haul
ExcavatorsBulldozersCrawler CranesMobile CranesTransformersGeneratorsReactor VesselsHeat ExchangersBridge BeamsPrecast ConcreteStructural SteelCNC MachineryAerospace ToolingWind Turbine ComponentsData Center CoolingMedical Equipment
Trailer fleet
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
- RGN
- Lowboy
- Double Drop
- Stretch
- Multi-Axle
- SPMT
Case study
Case Study - Refinery Heat Exchanger From Port of Los Angeles to Carson
A petrochemical company required a 145,000-lb heat exchanger transported from Berth 206 at the Port of LA to a refinery in Carson - approximately 12 miles.
Industry
Petrochemical
Origin
Port of Los Angeles, Berth 206, San Pedro, CA
Destination
Refinery facility, Carson, CA
Cargo
Shell-and-tube heat exchanger
Weight
145,000 lbs
Trailer
9-axle double-drop
Timeline
5 days planning + 1 night transport
challenge
At 14 ft 2 in wide and 145,000 lbs, the load required overweight permits from three jurisdictions. The route crossed City of LA, Caltrans, and City of Carson streets. Refinery gate mandated 2:00-5:00 AM arrival.
solution
Filed permits with all three jurisdictions. Confirmed overpass clearance on route. Scheduled CHP escort and two pilot cars. Arranged pre-dawn departure.
result
Delivered within turnaround schedule. No damage or delays.
Why brokers & shippers choose us
Why Los Angeles Businesses Choose Heavy Haul Now
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Contiguous states served
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Cargo insurance
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Live dispatch
Nationwide carrier network. Multi-jurisdiction Caltrans/City of LA/Long Beach permits. Port-to-site expertise with Overweight Container Corridor access. CHP escort coordination. Live GPS tracking. Emergency dispatch.
Coverage network
Heavy Haul Service Area - Los Angeles and Nearby Cities
Questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions - Heavy Haul in Los Angeles, CA
Excavators, cranes, transformers, generators, reactor vessels, aerospace tooling, bridge beams, CNC machinery, and other oversize cargo from construction sites, ports, refineries, factories, and dealerships throughout LA County.
Caltrans issues state permits. City of LA requires separate overweight permits. City of Long Beach and LA County have additional requirements. We coordinate all jurisdictions.
Yes. Terminal access, crane loading, Overweight Container Corridor permits (95,000 lbs GVW), and final-mile delivery coordinated.
I-5, I-10, I-15, I-710, I-405, I-210, SR-60, SR-91. I-710 is the primary port freight corridor. Route depends on dimensions and travel restrictions.
Yes. Over 10 ft wide: no travel 6-9 AM and 3-6 PM weekdays. Over 11 ft wide or overheight: CHP escort. Over 12 ft wide: midday window restrictions. We schedule within all permitted hours.
Yes. Via I-10, I-15, I-5, and I-40 to all 50 states. Multi-state permits, escort transitions, and GPS tracking included.
Yes. To Mexico via Otay Mesa, Calexico, and Laredo. To Canada via Washington crossings. Customs-broker coordination included.
Standard: 3-7 days for Caltrans permits. Superloads: 10-15 days for variance permits. Emergency transport may be available.
Cargo, weight, dimensions, locations, date, loading requirements, and whether port terminal coordination is needed. Photos of cargo and sites are helpful.
Yes. Loads over 11 ft wide or overheight require CHP. Over 12 ft wide: pilot cars. Over 14 ft wide: two pilot cars. Over 16 ft wide: additional CHP and possible utility bucket trucks. All included.
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