Boat Transport Iowa

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Logi Transports: Pioneering Boat Transport Iowa

In the heartland of Boat Transport Iowa, where agriculture meets industry, Iowa stands as a testament to the power of logistics in modern farming and construction. Here, Logi Transports has carved a niche for itself. Becoming synonymous with the reliable and efficient movement of vessels across the state.
The Backbone of Iowa’s Industrial Movement
Logi Transports, with its headquarters strategically located to service Iowa’s vast agricultural and industrial needs, specializes in the transportation of boats, from pontoons to yachts. Their service isn’t just about moving metal; it’s about ensuring that the backbone of Iowa’s economy keeps running smoothly.

Services Offered:

Boat Transport Iowa : Whether it’s a harvester boats during harvest season or heavy construction machinery for infrastructure projects, Logi Transports ensures these giants of industry get where they need to go, safely and on time.
Specialized Transport: Recognizing that not all vessels can be moved by standard means, Logi Transports employs a fleet of specialized vehicles, including flatbeds, RGNs (Removable Gooseneck trailers), and lowboys, tailored to the unique dimensions and weights of their cargo.
Permit and Route Planning: Moving oversized loads requires meticulous planning. Logi Transports handles all the necessary permits, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and plans routes to avoid low bridges, narrow roads, and other potential obstacles.
Insurance and Safety: Understanding the value of the vessles they transport, Logi Transports provides comprehensive insurance coverage, ensuring peace of mind for their clients. Their commitment to safety is not just regulatory but also moral, ensuring that both boat and drivers are protected.

The Iowa Connection

Iowa’s landscape, dotted with farms, factories, and construction sites, demands a logistics partner that understands the local terrain, weather, and the urgency of timely vessel delivery. Here’s where Logi Transports shines:

Local Knowledge: With years of operation in Iowa, Logi Transports has an intimate understanding of the state’s infrastructure, from the bustling interstates like I-80, I-35, and I-29, to the rural routes that require careful navigation with oversized loads.
Community Engagement: Beyond business, Logi Transports is part of the Iowa community, often seen sponsoring local events or supporting agricultural fairs, showcasing their commitment to the state’s economic and social fabric.

Why Choose Logi Transports?

Experience: Years of transporting vessels have honed their skills, making them experts in the field.
Custom Solutions: Every boat has unique needs. Logi Transports tailors its services to meet these specific requirements, ensuring no job is too big or too complex.
Customer Focus: Their service doesn’t end with delivery. From the initial quote to post-delivery follow-ups, Logi Transports ensures customer satisfaction at every step.
Environmental and Road Safety: By optimizing routes and using the most efficient transport methods, they not only save time and money but also reduce environmental impact and enhance road safety.

Logi Transports isn’t just moving boats; they’re moving Iowa forward. Their operations reflect a deep understanding of the state’s industrial heartbeat, providing not just a service but a partnership in growth and development. For anyone in Iowa needing to transport vessels, Logi Transports stands as a beacon of reliability, efficiency, and community spirit.

Iowa Oversize Permits
IOWA OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION

Important!
We are not a permit service. We do not arrange permits for carriers. The following is for informational purposes only. We also do not answer permit and escort requirements. Always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.

Iowa DOT Ph#: 256-234-4265

PERMITS: Iowa oversize permits are valid for five days. Must obtain permit before entering state.

OPERATING TIME: Permitted vehicles up to 100′ in length, 11′ width, 14′-6″ height and permitted axle limits may have continuous travel seven days a week (24/7), provided travel is on roadway with a minimum width of 22 feet and minimum lane width of 11 feet, and with safety lighting as specified on Iowa provisions sheet. Larger loads may travel one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturdays and Sundays.

RESTRICTED TRAVEL: Des Moines I-235 travel prohibited from 7:00 am – 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Other highways in Des Moines can be included under the curfew at officer’s discretion if traffic is heavy. Check for any holidays or holiday weekend travel restrictions.

LEGAL DIMENSIONS

Length: 53′ semi-trailer and load. (Overhang which results in over 53′ semitrailer and load length is not legal without permit. Steel pipe, beams and constructions materials aren’t exempt.)

Width: 8′-6″

Height: 13′-6″

Weight: 80,000 Gross

Single – 20,000
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 42,000 (w/ minimum 8′-1″ axle spacing)

ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS

Length: 120′

Width: 18′

Height: 18′

Weight:

Single – 20,000
Tandem – 46,000
Tridem – 60,000
Quad – 80,000

Steer Tire: Permit does not break out the steer axle weight but enforcement goes by the single (steer) tire weight rating (on the side of the tire) times two. You must be licensed for as much as you wish to permit in Iowa.

Loads exceeding these dimensions or weight are considered as super loads.

ESCORTS

On all highways:

Length:

Over 85′ – one escort or amber revolving light
Over 120′ – one escort

Overhang: Front projection over 25′ or rear over 10′ – one escort or amber revolving light or strobe light on rear of load for rear overhang over 10′).

Height: Over 14′-6″ – one escort with high pole.

On 4-lane roadways:

Width:

14′-6″ to 16′-6″ – one rear escort or two amber revolving or strobe lights (one on power unit, one on rear extremity of vehicle or load)
Over 16′-6″ on 4-lane roadways – one escort.

On 2-lane highways:

Width:

- When width exceeds one-half of roadway width up to and including 14′-6″ – one front escort
- Width over 14′-6″ – one escort. An amber or strobe light on the power unit and on the rear extremity of the vehicle or load may be used instead of an escort if the width is up to and including 14′-6″ and exceeds one-half of the roadway and lane width is 12′ or more with sufficient shoulders

MISCELLANEOUS: Blades, buckets, counterweights, etc. do not have to be removed when the load is just over dimension. If the load is overweight, they must be hauled separately.

SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS:

“Oversize Load” signs and flags are required when a vehicle and load exceeds 75′ in length, 8′-6″ width, and/or 14′-4″ in height. Flags are required for rear overhang exceeding 4 feet on all permitted vehicles/ loads. Flags should be mounted at each front corner of the towing unit. At each rear corner of the load, and at any wide points or protrusions of the load. An amber revolving light at least 7″ high and 7″ in diameter is required on the towing unit whenever length exceeds 85′, front overhang exceeds 25′ or rear overhang exceeds 10′ (light should be on the load in the rear) or weight exceeds 80,000 lbs. An escort can be used in lieu of amber light.