Heavy Haul Transportation
Heavy Haul Transportation
Upgrade your heavy haul transportation business with DAT.
Heavy haul transportation can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. Carrying oversized loads requires special rigs, permits, and more. DAT delivers the tools you need to get started so you can focus more on building your trucking business and worry less about logistics.
- Get your trucking authority quickly and easily with the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program.
- Use trucking’s largest load board to find the right freight.
- Boost your bottom line by optimizing operations with quality tools.
Get your trucking authority quickly and easily with the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program.
The DAT Copilot™ Authority Program helps you hit the ground running by simplifying the setup process.
Before you can start working with heavy haul freight, there’s some paperwork you’re going to have to deal with first. That can be a pain, but luckily there’s an easier way.
The DAT Copilot™ Authority Program can help you avoid delays and headaches by handling the logistics of getting authorized on your behalf. We’ll help you obtain the necessary permits and certifications — such as your DOT registration, MC number, and federal or state permits — so you can feel confident knowing you’ve got everything you need to start hauling heavy freight.
Use trucking’s largest load board to find the right freight.
Maximize the loads you carry by finding oversized freight that matches your equipment.
Finding the best oversized freight is easy when you use the DAT One Load Board. Nearly 644,500 loads are posted to the DAT One Load Board daily, meaning there are plenty of options available no matter where you’re going or what rig you’re using. Stay ahead of the competition by picking up well-priced loads and forming partnerships with brokers you can trust.
Boost your bottom line by optimizing operations with quality tools.
DAT One offers a wide range of services to help you manage every aspect of your haul.
The DAT One Mobile app offers a wide range of services and tools to help optimize your operations. With 15 apps combined into one, DAT One lets you access trucking’s largest on-demand network, view average rates on specific lanes, cover business expenses, and much more—all with just a few clicks.
"Some say it's simple to get your authority, and that you should save your money and do it yourself. Other people, including myself, are not sure where to even begin. I used a service provided by DAT to get my authority. It was important to me that it was done right the first time, by people who have done this before."
- Chad Boblett - Boblett Brothers Trucking
"They took me by the hand an led me through all of the difficult and confusing steps to ensure that I started off on the right foot. I cannot say it any clearer than these folks know what it's all about."
- Gregg Knight, LTL Trucking
Heavy haul trucking involves carrying overweight and oversized loads, which require special equipment, permits, and safety measures. These regulations make the logistics of heavy hauling more complex but also much more rewarding.
Heavy haul truckers have the opportunity to transport an assortment of interesting freight and operate a variety of different equipment, including flatbeds, removable goosenecks (RGN), double drops, and step decks.
Truckers may be expected to carry many types of heavy and oversized freight. These can include industrial equipment, pre-built homes, cranes, construction equipment, boats or planes, farm equipment, and much more. Depending on the size of the freight and where it’s being transported, certain accommodations may even be made to help get the freight to its destination, including removing power lines and taking alternate routes.
One of the most important aspects of trucking is ensuring you’re getting paid appropriately. DAT offers special analytic tools that allow you to price any lane and see if your earnings match industry standards.
With DAT RateView Analytics, you can even review seasonal trends that might be affecting the market, compare contract rates, and more so you can bid confidently.
At DAT, we understand that managing deliveries is hard enough as it is, which is why we want to make it easier for you to get paid for the work you’re doing. While we don’t offer factoring ourselves, we do offer easy factoring through our trusted partner OTR Solutions, a leader in freight factoring services. With OTR, you can eliminate gaps in your cash flow and get paid within 24 hours of successfully submitting your invoice.
Absolutely! One of the challenges of heavy haul trucking is finding the right loads for the equipment you have access to. An advantage to using DAT’s extensive load board is that you can specifically search for and sort through loads that require a specific type of equipment. So whether you’re working with an RGN or a double drop, you can list your rig to find the best load for your equipment type and filter out the rest.
DAT is proud to be a trusted resource for carriers, brokers, and shippers looking to grow their business. Whether you need cargo insurance for peace of mind on trips or want to explore our extensive line of products and services, including our industry-leading load board, DAT is here to support your operations.
Grow Your Heavy Haul Trucking Business with DAT
Heavy haul transport companies and carriers turn to DAT to take the guesswork out of heavy haul transportation. We make it easier for people in the trucking industry to run their operations smoothly, boost their bottom line, and form trusted partnerships to carry them to new heights. With the DAT Copilot™ Authority Program, you can get your authority and registration sorted quickly, so you can focus on growing your business. Get started today!
DAT Copilot™
Authority Bundle
- Federal MC Authority ($300)
- BOC-3 MC Authority ($30)
- 50% off DAT One for 6 months (from $150)
- The DAT One Fuel Card with a $60 rebate and $100 preloaded
- Discounted factoring rate from OTR Solutions
- Free commercial trucking insurance quote from Marquee Insurance Group