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Logi Transports: Navigating Heavy Equipment Transport Maryland
In the bustling state of Maryland, where infrastructure projects, industrial operations, and construction sites are ever-present, Heavy Equipment Transport Maryland is not just a logistical challenge but an art form. Enter Logi Transports, a company that has carved a niche for itself in the specialized field of heavy equipment transport across Maryland.
The Backbone of Industry Movement
Logi Transports isn’t just another trucking company; it’s a lifeline for industries requiring the transportation of heavy, often oversized, machinery. From construction sites in Baltimore to agricultural fields in the rural expanses, Logi Transports ensures that the equipment arrives on time, safely, and efficiently. Their fleet, ranging from flatbeds to step decks, is designed to handle everything from farm machinery to industrial giants weighing over 100 tons.
Specialization in Heavy Haul
What sets Logi Transports apart is their specialization in handling loads that most would shy away from. Their trailers, like the RGN (Removable Gooseneck) and step decks, are engineered for stability and flexibility, allowing them to transport equipment that’s not only heavy but also awkwardly shaped or oversized. This capability is crucial in Maryland, where the landscape demands robust logistics solutions for moving equipment across varied terrains and through urban bottlenecks.
The Maryland Challenge
Maryland’s geography presents unique challenges for heavy haul transport. With its mix of urban sprawl, like Baltimore, and rural areas, the state requires a deep understanding of route planning, permit acquisition, and the nuances of local traffic laws. Logi Transports navigates these challenges with precision, ensuring that their transports not only comply with regulations but also minimize disruption to local traffic.
Customer-Centric Approach
One of the hallmarks of Logi Transports is their customer-centric approach. They offer free quotes, ensuring that clients understand the cost implications upfront. Their service doesn’t end with delivery; it begins with understanding the client’s needs, whether it’s the urgency of delivery, the specific handling requirements of the equipment, or the logistical planning for complex moves.
Recent Operations and Impact
Recent posts on X (formerly known as Twitter) highlight the critical role of heavy equipment transport in Maryland, especially in light of infrastructure incidents like the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. While not directly related to Logi Transports’ operations, these incidents underscore the importance of reliable transport services in emergency logistics and recovery efforts, where companies like Logi could play a pivotal role in moving heavy machinery for repair and reconstruction.
Conclusion
Logi Transports stands as a testament to what specialized logistics can achieve in Maryland. Their operations not only support the state’s economic backbone by ensuring that industries have the equipment they need but also exemplify how expertise in heavy haul can transform logistical nightmares into streamlined operations. For anyone in Maryland needing to move heavy equipment, Logi Transports isn’t just an option; it’s the preferred choice for those who understand the value of precision, reliability, and expertise in logistics.
Maryland Oversize Permits
MARYLAND OVERSIZE PERMITS 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.
Maryland DOT Ph#: 410-545-0300
PERMITS: Maryland oversize permits are valid for five travel days. Must have permit prior to entering the state.
OPERATING TIME: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, Monday through Friday and Saturday until Noon (see Restricted Travel, below, for some exceptions). Also, beginning April 1, 2013, Maryland started allowing night travel from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am when dimensions do not exceed 12’ wide, 75’ long, 14’-6” high and 120,000 pounds on routes that are not otherwise restricted. Night travel must be requested when applying for the permit. This is listed as a pilot program so it may change.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL: No movements across any toll facilities allowed from noon Friday until 9:00 am Monday. This restriction is also applied to all of I-95 from Baltimore to the Delaware line. Over 12′ wide or over 92,000 pounds can only travel 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (and Saturday until Noon) when on the Capital Beltway I-495/I-95 and Baltimore Beltway I-695. If 14′ wide or more, travel is only allowed from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (and Saturday until Noon on any highway. No travel on six major Holidays and Holiday weekends (check with the Permit Office).
BALTIMORE CITY: Baltimore permits for the predefined route into or out of Dundalk Marine Terminal are now included with the Maryland state permit provided the dimensions are under 120,000 pounds, 12′ wide, 14′-6″ high and 85′ long. Loads with other Baltimore destinations or origins, or loads exceeding these dimensions have to be ordered separately from Baltimore City, which is usually slow with a 24-hour (minimum) turn-around time.
LEGAL DIMENSIONS
Length:
- 53′ semi-trailer on Interstate and designated highways
- 48′ trailer all other roads
- Trailers over 48′ are not to exceed 41′ kingpin to center of rear tandem axles, and not more than 4′ set back from front of trailer to kingpin
Overhang:
- 3′ front
- 6′ rear
Width:
- 8′-6″ Interstate & designated highways
- 8′ all other roads
Height: 13′-6″ (over 13′-6″ not permitted on flat-bed).
Weight: 80,000 Gross
- Single – 20,000
- Tandem – 34,000
- Tridem – 42,500
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS
Length: 120′
Width: 16′
Height: 16’ (overheight cannot be permitted on a flatbed). Over 14′-6″ now requires a route survey.
Weight: 120,000 (non-Interstate) to 150,000 (Interstate)
- Single – 27,000
- Tandem – 52,000
- Tridem – 63,000
Loads exceeding these dimensions are treated as super loads. Over 120,000 pounds gross on any non-Interstate routes is a superload.
ESCORTS
Length:
- Over 85′ – one escort
- 140′ or more – two escorts
Width:
- Over 13′ – one escort
- 14′ or more – two escorts
- 16′ or more – Police escort
Montgomery and Prince George Counties: loads over 12′ wide on two-lane undivided – two escorts
Height: 14′-6″ or more – one escort with height pole (some routes may have other requirements), and a route survey must
accompany application.
Weight:
- Over 120,000 pounds – one civilian escort, and Police escort is required on entire route if any part of the route is on non-Interstate highways
- Over 130,000 pounds – Police escort is required even on Interstate-only routes.
MISCELLANEOUS: Construction equipment can have blade or bucket attached up to 12′ wide. Detached blade and dozer cannot be hauled on same load if it is overweight. The blade has to be hauled separately.
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: “Oversize Load” or “Wide Load” signs are required if the vehicle and load exceeds 9′ in width.