Frequently Asked Questions About Our Heavy Haul Trucking Company
General Heavy Haul Questions
What is considered a heavy haul load?
A heavy haul load is any shipment that exceeds standard legal weight, height, width, or length limits, typically requiring special permits, routing, and sometimes pilot car escorts.
What is the difference between heavy haul and regular freight?
Regular freight fits within standard legal dimensions and weight limits. Heavy haul freight exceeds those limits and requires permits, specialized trailers, and often escort vehicles.
Do I need a permit to ship an oversized load?
Yes. Oversize and overweight loads require permits in every state and province, with requirements varying based on dimensions, weight, and route.
How far in advance should I book a heavy haul shipment?
We recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance for standard heavy haul shipments, and longer for oversized loads requiring multi-state permitting.
Is Black Diamond Freight licensed and insured?
Yes. We operate as a fully DOT compliant, licensed, and insured heavy haul trucking company across all states and provinces we serve.
Pricing and Quote Questions
How much does it cost to move a mobile home?
Cost depends on distance, home size (single, double, or triple wide), permit requirements, and whether setup/teardown services are needed.
How much does it cost to ship heavy equipment?
Pricing varies based on equipment dimensions, weight, distance, and trailer type required (flatbed, lowboy, or RGN).
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes, all quotes from Black Diamond Freight are free and come with no obligation to book.
Are there hidden fees in your pricing?
No. We provide transparent, itemized quotes covering permits, escorts (if needed), insurance, and delivery; no surprise charges.
What factors affect oversize load shipping costs?
Distance, load dimensions, number of permits required, and whether pilot car escorts are needed all affect final pricing.
Mobile and Modular Home Moving Questions
Can you move a double wide mobile home?
Yes, we specialize in double wide and triple wide mobile home transport, including disconnect, hauling, and resetup.
Do you handle mobile home setup and teardown?
Yes. Our team manages full disconnect at pickup and reinstallation; including blocking, leveling, and utility reconnection at delivery.
Can mobile homes be moved across state lines?
Yes, we provide interstate mobile home transport across the U.S. and into Canada, managing all required permits along the route.
Do you provide crane setup for modular homes?
Yes, for multi-section modular homes requiring precision placement, we coordinate crane setup as part of the delivery process.
Is mobile home transport insured?
Yes, every mobile home shipment is covered under our cargo insurance policy for added protection during transit.
Heavy Equipment and Industrial Transport Questions
What types of heavy equipment can you transport?
We transport excavators, bulldozers, cranes, loaders, forklifts, agricultural machinery, and other industrial equipment of nearly any size.
Do you provide pilot car escorts for oversized loads?
Yes, we coordinate pilot car escort services as needed based on load dimensions and state/provincial requirements.
Can you handle cross-border shipments between the US and Canada?
Yes, we manage cross-border heavy haul and freight transport, including customs documentation and bonded carriage.
Do you offer nationwide coverage?
Yes, Black Diamond Freight provides nationwide heavy haul coverage across all 50 U.S. states and major Canadian provinces.
How do I get started with a shipment?
Simply request a free quote with your shipment details, and our team will respond with pricing and next steps.