TruckSpot Logistics Blog

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May 26, 2022

Heavy Equipment Shipping: Costs, Trailer Types, Permits & Prep Guide [2026]

Heavy equipment shipping is the process of transporting oversized or overweight machinery – including excavators, bulldozers, cranes, agricultural equipment, and industrial machinery – via specialized trailers on public roads. Shipments exceeding 8.5 feet wide, 13.5 feet tall, or 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight require oversize load permits, which vary by state and can cost $15–$150 […]

3 MIN

May 26, 2022

Auto Transport Documents: Complete Checklist for Car Shipping in 2026

Auto transport requires five documents for a standard domestic shipment: a government-issued ID, vehicle registration or title, current proof of insurance, the transport agreement signed at booking, and the Bill of Lading signed at pickup and delivery. The Bill of Lading is the most critical – it is the legal record of vehicle condition at […]

9 MIN

Sep 15, 2021

Towing an Electric Car: Flatbed Rules, EV Model Requirements & Transport Costs [2026]

Towing an electric car with wheels on the ground risks permanent damage to the electric motor, battery management system, and regenerative braking components – because spinning wheels generate back-EMF current that flows into an unpowered battery circuit. All major EV manufacturers – Tesla, Rivian, GM, Ford, Hyundai, Nissan – require flatbed transport with all four […]