What is oversized transport?
By definition, bulk transportrefers to the movement of goods exceeding the maximum permissible limits on public roads.
👉 According to the legislation in force, a shipment becomes agabaritic if:
- width exceeds 2.55 m(or 2,6 m for refrigerated vehicles),
- height exceeds 4 m,
- length exceeds 16,5 m (articulated vehicles)or 18,75 m (vehicle assembly),
- total mass exceeds 40 tons(or 44 tons for international shipping).
📌 Examples of agabaritic loads:
- construction machinery (bulldozers, cranes, large excavators),
- industrial components (boilers, presses, generators),
- wind turbines or panels for energy,
- metal or prefabricated structures of large sizes.
When is bulk oversized required?
Aggregate transport occurs in projects where the dimensions or weight of equipment exceed the usual standards.
Frequent situations:
- Civil and industrial construction— transportation of cranes, beams, prefabricated.
- Energy and infrastructure— wind turbines, electrical transformers, generators.
- Heavy industry— machinery for refineries, factories or large construction sites.
Typical beneficiaries: construction companies, equipment manufacturers, government authorities or energy developers.
Regulations and authorisations in oversized transport
Such a transport can not be achieved without special approvals.
🔎 It is necessary:
- Authorisation for agabaritic transportissued by the road authorities,
- Establishing a trailagreed (sometimes with time or area restrictions),
- technical escort or traffic police, if the load exceeds certain limits,
- checking infrastructure (bridges, roads, intersections).
The difference from ordinary transport is huge: instead of being just a race from A to B, agabaritic transport involves planning, coordination and cooperation with authorities.
How much does oversized transport shipping cost?
A frequently searched aspect is”oversized transport price/km“.
📌 Reality: there is no standard tariff, because each transport depends on:
- distance (number of km),
- dimensions and weight of the cargo,
- the type of truck required,
- the number of authorisations,
- mandatory escort,
- possible detours.
For example, an ordinary freight transport can be calculated relatively simply per kilometer, but in the case of the agabaritic we speak of a customized logistics package.
Differences from normal cargo transportation
- Logistical complexity— special routes, permits, detailed planning.
- Special vehicles— Extendable trailers, low platforms, multi-axle trucks.
- Enhanced safety— escort, traffic police, traffic restrictions.
- Higher Costs— not only fuel and km, but also taxes, permits and additional staff.
A normal transport = fast, direct.
A heavy transport = complex logistics project.
The OVI SPEED TRUCK Experience
For more than 25 years, OVI SPEED TRUCK has been carrying out bulky transports in Romania and Europe. The accumulated experience allows us to manage each project with maximum attention:
- we evaluate the route in detail,
- we obtain the necessary permits,
- we use modern fleet of special trucks,
- We provide safety and punctuality.
Our customers come from areas such as construction, energy or heavy industry, and the delivered projects prove that we are a reliable partner for complex transport.
Conclusion
Aggregate transport is not just about moving goods from one point to another, but about Large-scale logistics projects. The difference from a regular transport lies in planning, safety and expertise.
👉 If you need a bulky transport, OVI SPEED TRUCK is your reliable partner with more than 25 years of experience in the field.
“We collaborated with OVI SPEED TRUCK to transport a heavy load and everything went flawlessly. The team took care of clearances, escort and on-time delivery. I recommend with confidence!”
