Planning Heavy Haulage & Special Transport: What Matters Before the First Kilometre

When cargo exceeds standard dimensions and involves exceptional weight, there is no room for improvisation. In heavy haulage and special transport, safety, feasibility and cost efficiency depend on thorough planning. Dimensions, weights, axle loads and official requirements must be coordinated precisely before the journey begins.

As a specialist in exceptional logistics, ACL manages the entire process, turning a demanding challenge into a precisely scheduled operation.

The route determines the equipment, not the other way round

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In special transport, this is particularly true when selecting the route. Bridge capacities, roadworks, clearance heights and narrow roads determine which equipment can be used.

Proactive route analysis

We assess more than the route on paper. Critical bottlenecks and access points are evaluated early to confirm that they can genuinely accommodate the transport.

Permits and authority coordination

We obtain the required exceptional permits, for example under StVO and StVZO regulations, and coordinate conditions such as BF-2, BF-3 or BF-4 escort vehicles and police escorts.

Precisely matched vehicle selection

From low-bed trailers and girder bridges to extendable semi-trailers, we select the technically and commercially suitable tractor-and-trailer combination for your cargo.

Everything from a single source, without coordination gaps

Special transport requires coordination between numerous parties, from authorities and escort services to the loading team. At ACL, every element is managed centrally by our specialist transport coordinators.

For you, this means one dedicated contact who manages the complete chain, proactively keeps you informed and can respond immediately to unexpected route changes. Your special transport remains safe, predictable and on schedule.