I recently jumped on the opportunity to switch from a side dump to a lowboy equipment hauling position at my job. Mostly hauling excavation equipment; loaders, track hoes, scrapers, etc. I’ve played around with a couple different apps but from what I’ve seen they’re mostly geared towards OTR drivers and focus on truck stops, fuel stations, rest areas and the like whereas I’m more concerned with avoiding catching a low bridge with the top of a scraper. Any suggestions?
Best navigation app for in-town oversized load/lowboy hauling?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Eklectik, Mar 16, 2023.
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There is no 1 stop app or device for OS/OW. Google maps combined with the state bridge information is probably your best bet.
Your profile shows you from Colorado so I'm assuming that's primarily where you will be working.
The website below has multiple interactive maps that should have all the info you need to avoid damaging a bridge for the entire state.
https://freight.colorado.gov/maps
Talk to other drivers at your company as well. They probably know where all the local problems will be.
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If you’re running OS/OW, you’ll typically be running with a permit. For example, I’ve got an annual permit in California, and they give you a packet with all the routes on them that you’re authorized to run. They also give me a weekly notice on new closures, or exceptions as well, in an email. Now, when I run over height, or out of state, I’ll have my permit company provide my permits for my local routing and, each state. Once I get my permits for my run, I check the route planning that they’ve authorized. I then use an app called IN ROUTE that I plug all the coordinates into, freeways, overpass on and off, etc, and build my route plan with that. I’ve got that keyed up, and trucker path at the same time. Trucker path will show my Truckstop’s, scales, etc. It’s never a good idea to deviate from the authorized route that they give you. You can however request a route that you’d prefer, and if it’s authorized, they’ll allow your preferred route. In addition to that, you can alter your route on the fly, by calling the number for each state, on the top of your permit, and requesting a change in route, and if it works, they’ll re route you. I’ve done this a few times, when there’s been a wreck in the freeway, and the road was closed. You’ve got to pull off, and park to do so, and wait for the re route though. As said above, never trust your GPS, or a app. Best play is get authorization from the state, and not worry about it. Hope that helps…
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