How To Professionally Haul An Oversize Push Barge

Expert Push Barge Transport By David

David expertly transported a push barge in the last month of 2023. The client rents barges and other materials for a multitude of reasons. In this case, he needed it hauled to Florida, for a customer who needed it urgently for a dredging job. Usually, the client worked with another shipping company, but after so many errors, he reached out on the recommendation of a colleague.

An expert barge shipping specialist, David knew exactly how to transport the push barge.

Push Barge Dimensions:

• L: 25.30'
• W: 14.60'
• H: 12.20'
• Weight: 45,500 lbs

David chose a lowboy trailer, one of the most common and versatile options for oversize loads. The massive barge required loading assistance from a Marine Travelift. Once the loader hoisted up the barge, the driver reversed the trailer beneath it.

The team took extra precautions to ensure the barge lowered safely on the trailer. Then, David oversaw securing to ensure the barge was safely tied down to the lowboy trailer.

Shipping The Push Barge With Pilot Cars

This oversize push barge required pilot cars by law. Pilot cars are necessary to keep the driving team, the cargo team, and other motorists on the road safe. David’s top priority with any transport is safety.

David contacted his top pilot car company in Louisiana and got two drivers. This allowed for one pilot car in the front and one in the back for optimal safety.

Once the team was in place, David gave the okay and dispatched the team on the 772-mile journey from Louisiana to Florida.

David maintained contact with the team, checking in periodically to ensure no delays or incidents during transport. He also relayed information to the client to keep him up to date.