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Expert insights, guides and industry news on oversize, overmass and heavy machinery transport across Queensland and Australia.

NHVR Permits Explained: A Complete Guide to Oversize Transport in QueenslandPermits & Compliance
8 August 2026·6 min read

NHVR Permits Explained: A Complete Guide to Oversize Transport in Queensland

Everything you need to know about NHVR permits for oversize and overmass loads in Queensland.

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Pilot Vehicles and Police Escorts: When Are They Required in QLD?Permits & Compliance
8 August 2026·5 min read

Pilot Vehicles and Police Escorts: When Are They Required in QLD?

Understanding when pilot vehicles and police escorts become mandatory for oversize transport.

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Choosing the Right Heavy Haulage Trailer for Your EquipmentEquipment & Trailers
8 August 2026·5 min read

Choosing the Right Heavy Haulage Trailer for Your Equipment

A guide to low loaders, extendable trailers, and multi-axle configurations for different load types.

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Transporting Mining Equipment to the Bowen Basin: What You Need to KnowIndustry & Location
31 August 2026·8 min read

Transporting Mining Equipment to the Bowen Basin: What You Need to Know

2026 HVNL changes, route planning, trailer selection, mine site protocols and timing your transport around mining cycles for equipment moves to the Bowen Basin.

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How to Prepare Your Excavator for Transport in QueenslandEquipment & Preparation
24 August 2026·7 min read

How to Prepare Your Excavator for Transport in Queensland

Measuring dimensions, 2026 HVNL changes, securing the boom and attachments, managing fluids, Queensland-specific requirements and choosing the right trailer for excavator transport.

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Wide Load Transport on the Bruce Highway: Rules, Restrictions and Best PracticesPermits & Compliance
31 August 2026·8 min read

Wide Load Transport on the Bruce Highway: Rules, Restrictions and Best Practices

Dimension thresholds, travel time curfews, holiday restrictions, Raglan limits and pilot vehicle requirements for oversize freight on the Bruce Highway in 2026.

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Wide Load Permit Requirements in Queensland: A Step-by-Step GuidePermits & Compliance
12 August 2026·6 min read

Wide Load Permit Requirements in Queensland: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to wide load permit requirements in Queensland — what counts as oversize, permit types, the NHVR application process, pilot vehicle rules and common mistakes to avoid.

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