Open-deck transport for machinery, construction equipment, and cargo too large or heavy for an enclosed trailer. No sides, no roof — loaded from the top or side rather than the back, and secured rather than boxed in.
Where the Legal Limit Actually Sits
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Roads sets standard truck limits at 45 tonnes, 23 metres in length, 3.20 metres in width, and 5 metres in height — anything beyond that is classified as a non-divisible load and needs an exceptional cargo permit before it moves, checked against GIS-mapped routes and weighing stations along the way. On the UAE side, Dubai’s RTA imposes specific permitted road-usage timings for oversized and extended loads rather than a blanket restriction, which means the same load might be perfectly legal at 2am and not at 2pm. We check both ends of your route against your cargo’s actual dimensions before booking, not after the trailer is loaded and waiting.
Flatbed vs. Lowbed
A flatbed sits at standard trailer height and suits most machinery and palletized oversized cargo. A lowbed rides closer to the ground, buying you extra height clearance for taller loads while staying under the same limits — the right choice depends on your cargo’s actual height and weight, not a default preference.
Where This Work Concentrates
Project cargo — equipment headed to a construction or industrial site rather than a warehouse — is a steady share of what we haul into Saudi Arabia specifically, tracking the pace of infrastructure work there. Machinery bound for a job site doesn’t book the same way palletized retail stock does, and we treat it as its own category rather than an afterthought on a standard schedule.
Pickup Across Dubai
Machinery and project cargo typically load from Jebel Ali and Ras Al Khor, close to where most of Dubai’s industrial equipment and construction yards operate. Loading an open-deck trailer takes more coordination than a standard pickup — give us your equipment’s dimensions and yard access details in advance so loading itself doesn’t become the delay.
Cargo Insurance
Machinery and equipment are usually the highest-value cargo we move, so insurance is worth taking seriously here specifically. Ask about coverage for oversized and heavy loads when you book — we’ll confirm terms before the trailer is loaded, not after.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an oversized load in the GCC?
It depends on the country, but Saudi Arabia’s threshold is 45 tonnes, 23m length, 3.20m width, or 5m height — exceed any one of those and you need an exceptional cargo permit, not just a bigger truck.
Can oversized loads travel at any time of day?
Not necessarily. Dubai’s RTA sets specific timing windows for extended and oversized loads on certain roads — we confirm this against your route before booking rather than assuming your cargo can move whenever the truck is ready.
Do I need to arrange the permit myself?
No — we handle exceptional cargo permits and route approval as part of the booking once we know your load’s dimensions and weight, so it isn’t a separate scramble discovered at the yard.
Give us your equipment’s dimensions and weight and we’ll confirm what permits apply — start here, or see the full list of what we move.