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West Virginia's mountainous terrain and extractive industries create unique heavy equipment transport challenges. From the coal mines that built the state to the emerging natural gas industry, from chemical manufacturing along the Kanawha Valley to steel operations in the Panhandle, HEAT Freight navigates the Mountain State with experienced drivers.
West Virginia's coal and natural gas industries require mining equipment, drilling rigs, and production facilities. Chemical manufacturing in the Kanawha Valley needs process equipment. Steel operations in the Panhandle require mill equipment. The state's growing tourism industry, including resorts, needs construction equipment.
WVDOT issues oversize/overweight permits with attention to mountain terrain. Standard limits are 8.5' width, 13.5' height, and 80,000 lbs. Mountain routes may have reduced weight limits. Some coal haul routes have specific regulations. Winter conditions affect scheduling.
Visit WV DOT Permit Office →Max Height
13.5 ft
Max Width
8.5 ft
Max Weight
80K lbs
What are West Virginia's mountain driving challenges?
West Virginia's terrain includes some of the steepest grades on Interstate highways. Trucks require proper braking systems and experienced drivers. Winter weather adds complexity. We use only qualified mountain drivers for WV routes.
Can you transport coal mining equipment?
Yes, we serve West Virginia's coal industry with transport of mining equipment, continuous miners, and support machinery. We navigate coal country roads and coordinate with mine schedules for delivery timing.
How do you handle natural gas equipment transport?
We transport drilling rigs, frac equipment, and pipeline construction machinery for West Virginia's Marcellus Shale operations. We coordinate with well schedules and navigate the rural roads common to gas operations.
What are the weight restrictions on mountain routes?
Many West Virginia mountain routes have reduced weight limits due to bridge and road bed limitations. We verify current weight restrictions for every route and may use alternative routes for heavy loads.
Coal mining equipment
Natural gas drilling rigs
Chemical processing equipment
Steel mill machinery
Resort construction equipment
Pipeline equipment
Get a free, no-obligation quote for your heavy equipment transport needs. Our team is ready to help you move your machinery safely and efficiently.
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