Call our Abnormal Transport Specialist on 010 200 9946

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Transportation of cargo that is oversized or very heavy is usually called Abnormal cargo and generally this type of cargo is transported with specialised vehicles and trailers. The transport of abnormal loads can be dangerous because of it being either heavy equipment or oversized by nature. To protect yourself and others, it’s important to know how to transport these items safely.

Jacobs Transport is very well versed in abnormal transport and the associated permits and escorts required.

Preparations such as blocking and chaining down the load is done before transport, following careful analysis, with our Customers, to identify centre of gravity and areas of strength. Items such as yellow metal, engineering structures, or agricultural machinery are the most commonly known types of abnormal cargo.

Stepdecks with ramps, lowbeds and rollbacks is the best way to move abnormal cargo. Jacobs Transport can assist with lowbeds to transport weights up to 300 tons, and lengths of 18 meters can easily be moved on our large fleet of extendable trailers. These specialized vehicles and trailers are further complimented by our skilled and trained personnel and range of crane trucks to facilitate both loading and off-loading of stationary items. Apart from specialized vehicles required to facilitate abnormal loads there are also statutory requirements that need to be adhered to. Provincial abnormal permits as well as escort vehicles are compulsory, and as an extension of our services we add further value by acquiring these abnormal permits on your behalf as well as providing our own registered escort vehicles to facilitate the move.

Thus, if you need help moving your abnormal equipment, be sure to choose a reputable carrier for all of your transportation needs. 

CALL OUR ABNORMAL TRANSPORT SPECIALIST ON 010 200 9946