Abnormal Load
Transport
Abnormal Loads
Let us take the weight.
At RS French, we specialise in abnormal load transport, offering safe, reliable, and fully compliant solutions for heavy, oversized, and high-value loads across the UK. With years of experience in the heavy haulage industry, we are trusted by clients in a wide range of industries, including construction, agriculture, marine, railway and much more. With experienced operators and a strong focus on safety and precision, we deliver tailored lifting solutions that meet your requirements.
A load that exceeds standard legal size or weight limits set by UK road regulations is classed as abnormal. Moving abnormal loads requires more than just muscle; it demands planning, precision, and compliance.
Our Abnormal Load Services Include full route planning and permit acquisition, escort vehicle coordination for road safety if required and compliance with all UK highways and transport regulations.
Whether you’re transporting abnormal loads locally or nationwide, RS French provides a complete solution ensuring your goods arrives safely, on time, and fully compliant.
What makes a load abnormal?
A load is considered abnormal if it meets any of the following criteria:
- Weight: Exceeds 44,000kg (gross vehicle weight)
- Width: Over 2.9 metres (9ft 6in) wide
- Axle Load: Exceeds standard axle weight limits
- Length: Longer than 18.65 metres (61ft)
Why choose us for abnormal load transport?
RS French offers more than just transport, we deliver complete, expert-led solutions:
- Specialist Equipment: Extendable trailers, escort vehicles, and cranes for oversized or complex loads.
- Planning & Permits: Full route surveys, access planning, and permit handling included.
- Experienced Operators: Skilled, qualified operators with years of specialist lifting experience.
- Safety & Insurance: Fully insured with rigorous safety procedures and detailed risk assessments.
We handle the hard parts, so your project runs smoothly, safely, and on time.
Abnormal Load Transport Process
- Load Assessment: We assess the dimensions, weight, and specific requirements of your oversized or heavy machinery to determine the ideal transport solution.
- Comprehensive Route Planning: Our team conducts thorough route surveys to identify the safest paths, avoiding low bridges, tight turns, and weight-restricted roads.
- Permit Acquisition & Authority Notifications: We handle all the red tape, including notifying the Police, Highways England, and local bridge authorities to ensure full legal compliance.
- Escort Vehicle Coordination: If required by UK road regulations, we supply specialist escort vehicles to accompany your load and manage traffic safely.
- Safe Loading, Transport & Delivery: Using our specialist extendable trailers and experienced operators, we secure, transport, and deliver your abnormal load safely and on schedule.
Examples of Abnormal Loads
RS French provides specialist abnormal load transport for a wide range of oversized and heavy items that cannot be moved using standard vehicles. Examples could include large transformers, prefabricated steel, heavy machinery, mobile homes and much more.
By using expert planning, specialist vehicles, and fully compliant handling procedures, we ensure these complex loads are transported safely, efficiently, and on schedule, reducing risk to both people and property.
Your abnormal load transport team
Chris French
Company Director & Specialist Lift Operator
As Company Director, Chris leads RS French with a hands-on approach to complex logistics. With a deep understanding of site requirements and compliance, Chris specialises in the unique challenges of specialists lifts and abnormal loads. From navigating complex routing and police escorts to actively operating the machinery for oversized assets, he ensures the safe, legal, and efficient delivery of your most demanding and heavy cargo.
Jamie Edmed
Operations, Logistics, & Yard Manager
Jamie oversees logistics, and the turnaround and dispatch of the RS French fleet. Bringing over 20 years of Operational Management experience, he is the driving force behind getting the RS French Fleet out on time. Holding advanced qualifications in Managing Health & Safety at Work, Jamie coordinates the safety compliance standards required to move heavy, wide, and oversized loads across the UK safely.
Secure Storage for Your Site
A well-equipped site needs more than just welfare facilities. To keep your tools, materials, and equipment safe from theft and the elements, we highly recommend pairing your welfare unit with our secure containers for sale. Available in a variety of sizes and fitted with heavy-duty lock boxes, they are the perfect add-on to keep your project running smoothly and securely.
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Either fill out our simple form, or call our experts on 01227 752 101.
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