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carrier has to balance that with how many hours they have on their log books and plan their fuel stops, inspections and mandatory breaks. They have to look at much more than just how much daylight they have to run." And finally, to prevent excess rental charges, the arrival of the super load must be timed to coin- cide with a crane or any specialized equipment that's needed to remove and place the load. "All this has to be built into the precheck to make sure that we have access to the origin and the destination and to make sure it's safe, clear and legal," says Watson. Who to use Unless your company hauls super loads on a regular basis, you're probably looking at hiring out the expertise. You could sub this out to a carrier who owns the truck and trailer or go with a broker, which would hire the carrier for you and handle all the logistics and paperwork. The benefits of a broker are that they can choose from a network of carriers and bring substantial logistics experience to the table, says Hall. They can also help you with insurance issues and identify ways to make your move more cost efficient. If you plan to execute more than one super move, Hall recommends you create a process of benchmark- ing how your company handles super load transportation so you do not have to reinvent the wheel every time you need to move a similar load. Develop a method for securing carriers, following regula- tions and building shipping sched- ules. This approach can improve transportation performance and cut wasteful spending, he says. EquipmentWorld.com | June 2016 81 heavy trucks | continued Untitled-6 1 9/15/14 1:54 PM Nine axles were needed to distribute the weight of this Caterpillar 777 mining truck.