Transport Best Practices
• Crane-on / crane-off support
• Intrastate and interstate permitting
• Escort coordination, including flag cars, high-pole vehicles and police or highway patrol support
• Storage and staging
• Specialized rigging and packing solutions
The diversity of freight moved by Mangum’ s reflects the broad range of industries it serves. The company regularly transports cranes and heavy construction equipment, steel structures and bridge components, industrial generators, transformers and data processing units, large tanks and pressure vessels. Additional specialized cargo includes industrial HVAC units, servers, agricultural equipment, large vehicles, aircraft and rail cars.
The Mangum’ s fleet includes equipment from major manufacturers such as Fontaine, Trail King, XL Specialized, Landoll, Faymonville, Goldhofer, Diamond, Nelson, Transmaster and Kalyn Siebert. The company’ s heavy haul inventory includes:
• RGN( Removable Gooseneck) trailers with deck heights as low as 12 inches and well lengths up to 33 feet
• Extendable RGNs with well lengths up to 60 feet
• Stepdecks as low as 32 inches
• Extendable stepdecks
• Flatbeds and extendable flatbeds
• Perimeter extendables
• Lowboys
• Dropside rail trailers
• Railroad equipment trailers
• Rear-steering trailers
• Four-axle and six-axle dollies
The company also operates hydraulic platform trailers, heavyduty cranes and six-axle steerable dollies paired with six-axle beams for specialized hauling applications.
The newest addition to the Mangum’ s fleet is a Goldhofer P12 Plus modular highway trailer with the ability to transport loads weighing up to 281,000 pounds when operating with all 12 axle lines. The steerable unit also features a 42-inch ride height capacity and an extended bottom-deck length of 96 feet.
“ This trailer is designed for extraordinary heavy-haul applications,” Phillips said.“ It raises the bar for what’ s possible in
Key Factors
For Mangum’ s, successful OS / OW transport services depend on addressing several critical items:
Right Equipment— Heavy haul transportation requires far more than simply having trailers available. Equipment must be specifically configured to match the dimensions and weight characteristics of each load. Proper weight distribution is essential not only for compliance but also for safety, maneuverability and infrastructure protection throughout the route.
Phillips also noted that the difference lies in having the right configurations. For example, Mangum’ s fleet includes multi-axle trailers, lowboys and extendable trailers designed to distribute weight properly while meeting regulatory requirements.
Permitting and Escorts— Permitting is one of the most time-consuming aspects of heavy haul transportation. Requirements vary from state to state, and escort vehicles, high-pole cars and law enforcement coordination may be required depending on the load.
Mangum’ s manages permitting and escort coordination in-house, removing those administrative burdens from customers. According to Phillips, this approach helps prevent project slowdowns while ensuring compliance throughout the transport process.
Route Planning— Distance is just one factor when determining the best route for OS / OW loads. Detailed planning over an entire route helps prevent challenges that could otherwise emerge through a move.
Mangum’ s, Phillips noted, evaluates corridor conditions, infrastructure limitations, traffic patterns and seasonal restrictions before selecting a transportation path.
Full Support— If a problem occurs during transit, teams available 24 / 7 to respond provide added support as an operational safety net.
A unique advantage for Mangum’ s is the company’ s ability to support transportation projects with its own towing, road service, maintenance and repair resources.
Consistent and Safe Execution— Heavy haul transportation leaves little room for improvisation. Rather than leaving outcomes to chance, it is important to follow established procedures designed to improve safety and predictability.
Mangum’ s emphasizes disciplined execution through careful attention to load securement, axle distribution and escort coordination.
The newest addition to the Mangum’ s fleet is a Goldhofer P12 Plus modular highway trailer with the ability to transport loads weighing up to 281,000 pounds when operating with all 12 axle lines.