OOG & Hazmat
Transportation Specialists
Expert handling of oversized cargo and hazardous materials with safety and compliance at the forefront.
Our OOG & Hazmat Services
Specialized solutions for your most challenging transportation needs, combining expertise, equipment, and strict compliance protocols.
Understanding Out of Gauge (OOG) Cargo
Out of Gauge cargo requires specialized equipment, permits, and expertise to transport safely and legally. Learn about the different types of OOG cargo and their specific requirements.
Cargo that exceeds the standard width dimensions of a container or trailer, typically wider than 8'6" (2.6m).
Special Requirements:
- Special permits for loads exceeding legal width limits
- Escort vehicles for extra-wide loads
- Route planning to avoid narrow roads and bridges
- Warning flags and lights
- Possible travel time restrictions
Cargo that exceeds the standard height limitations, typically taller than 8'6" (2.6m) for standard containers or 9'6" (2.9m) for high-cube containers.
Special Requirements:
- Height surveys to identify overhead obstacles
- Special routing to avoid low bridges and tunnels
- Permits for loads exceeding legal height limits
- Possible utility coordination for wire lifting
- Height measuring equipment
Cargo that extends beyond the standard length of a container or trailer, typically longer than 40' or 45' (12.2m or 13.7m).
Special Requirements:
- Extended trailers or specialized equipment
- Rear overhang marking and lighting
- Permits for loads exceeding legal length limits
- Route planning for tight turns and intersections
- Possible escort vehicles
Cargo that exceeds standard weight limitations, typically heavier than 44,000 lbs (20 metric tons) for a 40' container.
Special Requirements:
- Specialized heavy-haul trailers
- Permits for loads exceeding legal weight limits
- Bridge and road weight analysis
- Possible axle spacing requirements
- Route planning to avoid weight-restricted roads
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials require specialized handling and transportation to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Learn about the different hazmat classes we transport.
Important Safety Notice
Class 2: Gases
Compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases that can be flammable, non-flammable, or toxic.
Gases that ignite when mixed with air and a source of ignition is present.
Propane, butane, acetylene
Gases that are neither flammable nor poisonous but may be oxidizing or asphyxiating.
Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, compressed air
Gases that are known to be toxic or corrosive to humans and pose a health hazard.
Chlorine, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide
Hazmat Transportation Compliance
All hazardous materials transportation is strictly regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal and state agencies. Our team ensures full compliance with:
- 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Hazardous Materials Regulations
- Proper training and certification for all drivers and handlers
- Appropriate vehicle placarding and marking
- Complete and accurate shipping documentation
- Emergency response information and procedures
- Regular safety inspections and maintenance
Specialized Equipment
We maintain a diverse fleet of specialized equipment to safely transport OOG cargo and hazardous materials. Each piece of equipment is selected based on the specific requirements of your shipment.
Standard flatbeds for cargo that exceeds container dimensions but still fits within legal width and height limits.
Lower deck height for taller cargo while maintaining stability and safety.
Ultra-low deck height for extremely tall cargo, with multiple axle configurations for heavy loads.
Adjustable length for extra-long cargo that exceeds standard trailer dimensions.
Additional axles to distribute weight for extremely heavy loads, complying with road weight restrictions.
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Important Information for OOG & Hazmat Shipments
- •Please have cargo dimensions, weight, and hazard class information ready when requesting a quote.
- •For hazardous materials, we'll need the UN number, proper shipping name, and hazard class.
- •Remember that we cannot transport Class 1 (Explosives) or Class 7 (Radioactive Materials).
- •For OOG cargo, please provide exact dimensions (length, width, height) and weight.
- •Early planning is essential - contact us at least 2-4 weeks before your desired shipping date.