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Logi Transports: Navigating Heavy Equipment Transport Michigan
In the heart of Michigan, where industry thrives and infrastructure demands robust solutions, Logi Transports has carved out a niche as a premier provider of heavy equipment transport services. Here’s an in-depth look at how Logi Transports is revolutionizing the logistics of Heavy Equipment Transport Michigan across the state:
The Challenge of Heavy Haul
Michigan’s diverse landscape, from the bustling urban centers like Detroit to the expansive rural areas, presents unique challenges for transporting heavy equipment. The state’s infrastructure, while robust, requires meticulous planning due to weight restrictions, bridge capacities, and seasonal road conditions, particularly during the spring thaw when weight limits are significantly reduced.
Logi Transports’ Expertise
Safety and Security: The transport of heavy equipment isn’t just about moving from point A to B; it’s about doing so safely. Logi Transports’ drivers are trained not only in driving but in securing loads, understanding weather impacts, and emergency response, ensuring the equipment and public safety.
Specialized Equipment: Logi Transports employs a fleet of specialized trailers, including RGN (Removable Gooseneck), Step Deck, and Gooseneck trailers, designed to handle everything from construction machinery to oversized agricultural equipment. These trailers are engineered to distribute weight evenly, ensuring compliance with Michigan’s stringent transportation laws.
Permits and Compliance: Understanding the regulatory environment is crucial. Logi Transports navigates the complex world of transport permits, ensuring that every move is legally compliant, which is vital for oversized loads that require special permissions and often police escorts.
Route Planning: With Michigan’s varied terrain, route planning isn’t just about the shortest path but also about the safest and most efficient one. Logi Transports uses advanced logistics software to plan routes that minimize road wear, avoid low clearance areas, and respect local traffic patterns.
Real-World Applications
- Construction Sites: From Detroit’s urban renewal projects to rural infrastructure development, Logi Transports moves cranes, excavators, and other heavy machinery, ensuring construction sites are equipped without delay.
- Agricultural Transports: Michigan’s agricultural sector benefits from Logi’s ability to transport large farming equipment like combines and tractors, often during critical planting or harvesting seasons.
- Event Logistics: For events like the Detroit Auto Show or the Michigan State Fair, Logi Transports has been pivotal in delivering and setting up heavy displays and equipment.
Community Impact
The operations of Logi Transports have a broader impact:
- Economic Growth: By facilitating the movement of heavy equipment, Logi Transports supports Michigan’s economic growth, enabling businesses to expand, projects to complete on time, and new ventures to start.
- Environmental Considerations: Efficient transport reduces unnecessary trips, which in turn minimizes carbon footprints, aligning with Michigan’s environmental goals.
Looking Forward
As Michigan continues to evolve, with new projects like electric vehicle manufacturing plants and renewable energy installations, Logi Transports stands ready to adapt. Their commitment to innovation, safety, and efficiency in heavy equipment transport ensures they remain a cornerstone of Michigan’s logistics infrastructure.
Michigan Oversize Permits
MICHIGAN Oversize Load 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.
Michigan DOT Ph#: 517-241-8999
PERMITS: Michigan oversize permits are valid for five travel days. Must have permit prior to entering the state.
OPERATING TIME: Sunrise to sunset. Weekend travel is now being permitted on a trial basis for loads not exceeding 10′ wide, 14′ high, and 90′ long. Saturday and Sunday daylight to 3:00 pm. If overweight only with all dimensions legal and not exceeding 70′ overall length can have continuous travel.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL: Loads over 12′ wide or 90′ long are not to move from 7:00 am – 9:00 am and from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the following counties: Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, Westenau, Wayne. No travel on major holidays and holiday weekends.
Note on Bridge Crossings: Contact Mackinaw Bridge Authority (phone 906-643-7600) 24 hours prior to planned bridge arrival/crossing. Escort will be provided (no charge) for loads exceeding legal weight or 10′ wide. Crossing is not allowed when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. Ambassador Bridge (between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario) is now charging $50.00 or more for O/D shipments and may require a one-day notice. They have restricted crossing hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Ambassador Bridge phone is 313-496-1111.
LEGAL DIMENSIONS
Length:
- 53′ semi-trailer on Interstate and designated highways
- 53′ trailer must have kingpin setting of 41′
- 50′ maximum on non-designated highways
Width:
- 8′-6″ designated highways
- 8′ all other roads
Height: 13′-6″
Weight: 80,000 Gross
- Steer Axle – 700 pounds per inch of tire width (15,400 pounds with 11″ tires)
- Tandem – 34,000 (32,000 on non-designated roads, and 26,000 on second tandem)
- Tridem – 42,000 (39,000 on non-designated) Single – 20,000 designated highways (18,000 other roads)
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS
Length: 150′
Width: 16′ (or 14′ during spring thaw restrictions)
Height: 15′ Shipper/driver are responsible for finding safe routes when the height exceeds 13’6″
Weight: “Handled on a case-by-case basis.” Air or lift axles should be on the ground. You must be registered for at least the amount of weight you are permitting for Michigan.
Loads exceeding these dimensions must be applied for as superloads, and may take up to ten days to issue once shipper letter, route surveys, etc. are received.
ESCORTS
Length:
- Over 90′ – one escort
- Over 100′ – two escorts
Overhang: Over 15′ – one escort.
Width:
- Over 12′ – one escort
- Over 14′ – two escorts
Height:
- Over 14′-5″ – one escort with high pole
- Over 15′ – two escorts and a route survey must be submitted and approved.
LIFT AXLES: According to Michigan provision sheet, “Vehicles must have air or lift axles on ground.” According to the permit office, when under a load, all axles including flip axles must be on the ground if you are overweight.
SEASONAL LOAD RESTRICTIONS: Usually February to April, maximum weights per axle and specific routing may vary. No overweight permits will be issued during the spring weight restriction period. Maximum axle weights may be reduced up to 35%. A tandem group may be allowed only 26,000 pounds (13,000 pounds per axle), or with two tandem groups they may allow 26,000 pounds for one group and 32,000 for the other tandem group. Frost Phone: 800-787-8960
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: “Oversize Load” signs required on front of vehicle and on rear of load for any overdimensional load. An overwidth or overlength vehicle/load requires flags at each corner of the load, with an additional flag at the widest point on each side of the load if it extends beyond the corner flags. When rear overhang is 4′ or more, the extreme rear of the load must have a flag for daytime running, and a red light or lantern at night.