What is Specialized Transport

The term “specialized transport” refers to the movement of commodities or things that cannot be moved by a conventional mode of transport. The size of the products requiring special transport exceeds the normal and legal weight restrictions in road transport. Certain items have specific handling and regulatory requirements that require the use of specialized equipment and packaging.

As a consequence, if commodities need special transportation, they are conveyed using specific modes of transit. Special transportation is used to move hazardous materials, large amounts of freight, and chilled items.

A good trucking company is always flexible and ready to help its current and future customers get any kind of transportation they need.

Goods that Require Specialized Transport Services

• Oversize equipment loads.


• Hazardous freight that need special containers and carriers.


• High-value freight that need extra protection, like electronics.


• Light and heavy machinery that is often too big or too heavy.

Initially, there were only two methods of load conveyance available in the trucking industry: flatbed and dry van. However, as time went on, new ideas and new technology led to the creation and manufacturing of specialized trucks and trailers.

The following are the most common types of specialized transportation:

• Flatbed and drop deck trailer transport


• Car Haulers


• Dry bulk


• Hazmat transportation


• Load combination vehicles

Dry bulk trailers provide efficient load transportation because of the materials used in their construction—aluminum and steel. On average, dry bulk trailers can carry weights ranging from 560 to 3100 cubic feet. Not only can dry bulk trailers manage big loads, but they can also handle a variety of commodities, such as:

• Cement, Lime


• Dry chemicals


• Sugar, grains, and flour

Because there are so many loads that must be transported, many trucking companies are using load combination vehicles. Trucking companies often use double or triple-axle trucks.

Using double and triple trailers at the same time may help in saving money and time while also serving consumers more effectively.
One point to note is that driving double and triple trailers requires a special permit. This is due to the fact that these lengthy vehicle combinations might increase the chances of an accident on the road.