Oversize & Overmass Transport in Brisbane & Queensland
Permitted, piloted and planned transport for loads that exceed standard dimension and mass limits.
What This Service Covers
When your load exceeds the standard legal dimensions or mass limits, you need a transport partner who understands the regulatory, engineering and logistical demands of oversize and overmass moves. Brisbane Heavy Transport has spent 25+ years perfecting the art of moving the oversized and the overweight — safely, legally and on schedule. From the initial route survey to the final escort, every element is engineered around your specific load.
Equipment We Use
Our oversize and overmass fleet includes multi-axle low loaders (4 to 13 axles), extendable drop-deck trailers, jeep and jinker configurations, and steerable rear-axle trailers. We pair these with 500–680 HP prime movers capable of sustaining torque on long, graded hauls. Every trailer is configured to distribute your load's weight within bridge and pavement limits.
What's Included
- NHVR oversize/overmass permit applications and management
- Detailed route surveys identifying bridge limits, overheads and turn constraints
- Pilot vehicles and police escorts arranged to the required level
- Multi-axle low loader and extendable trailer configuration
- Load engineering and weight distribution calculations
- Out-of-hours and night movement scheduling where required
- Full cargo and public liability insurance coverage
Why Choose Us for Oversize & Overmass Transport
- Single point of accountability — permits, pilots and plant all handled in-house
- Compliance-first approach eliminates the risk of fines or load seizures
- Route engineering that protects both your asset and the road network
- Decades of experience with the most demanding Queensland corridors
Service Areas
We deliver oversize and overmass loads across Brisbane, South East Queensland, the Bowen Basin, Central Queensland, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, Mount Isa and North West Queensland, and interstate to NSW, Victoria, the NT and WA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an oversize load in Queensland?
A load is oversize when it exceeds standard vehicle dimensions — generally over 2.5m wide, 4.3m high, 12.5m long for a rigid truck, or 19m for a combination. Once you exceed these, you need permits, and often pilot vehicles.
How long does it take to get an NHVR permit?
Standard oversize/overmass permits typically take 3–8 business days. Complex or multi-jurisdiction moves can take longer. We lodge complete, accurate applications to minimise delays and can advise on urgent options.
Can you move loads at night?
Yes. Many oversize moves are restricted to night or low-traffic windows. We operate 24/7 and routinely schedule night movements with the appropriate lighting and escort arrangements.
Do you handle interstate oversize moves?
Absolutely. We move oversize loads from Brisbane to NSW, Victoria, the NT and WA, managing cross-border permits and route consistency across state road authorities.
Need to move something heavy?
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