Do you have a project involving oversized or overweight loads in Michigan? Wide Load Shipping offers customized transport solutions and pilot car services with nationwide coverage. Our pilot cars are licensed, insured, and piloted by experienced drivers. Our customer service is always available and will answer your queries regarding oversized loads in Michigan. A permit must be obtained from the state Department of Transportation for oversized loads to move on public roads legally. Other requirements include insurance and proper signage and lighting on the load. After a decade of offering pilot cars in the state, we have mastered these regulations and guarantee your load will avoid fines and delays. Pilot cars lead or chase over-dimensional loads on public roads for the safety of drivers and the general public. They can be civilian or law enforcement escorts from the state police department. The flexibility of our services allows us to handle even the most unique loads. We serve all of Michigan’s major industries, including defense, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction. We will handle it for you, whether it is steel beams, industrial ovens, mining equipment, or aircraft parts. Book now!
Permits stipulate the number of pilot cars needed. In Michigan, permits are approved in one to ten days. Unless otherwise stated on the permit, the distance between a lead or chase pilot car should be 500 feet.
Heavy-haul or oversized loads may require to be accompanied by an escort vehicle or pilot car if:
Pilot car or escort vehicle mandatory operator certifications and vehicle requirements in Michigan:
Transport with the Right Trailer
With our dedicated agents, you can trust that you’ll have the right trailer every time, ensuring your shipment arrives on time and intact.
Double Drop Deck Trailer
Max dimensions:
29FT Length | 8.5FT Width |11.5FT Height
Max Weight:
45,000LBS
Step Deck Trailer
Max Dimensions:
53FT Length | ° 8.5FT Width | 11.5FT Height
Max Weight:
48,000LBS
Removable Gooseneck Trailer
Max Dimensions:
29FT Length | 8.5FT Width |11.5FT Height
Max Weight:
45,000LBS
