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Oversize Freight Consulting:
For freight brokers, oversize bids aren’t solely about presenting the lowest number — they’re about determining the right number, especially when dealing with heavy haul or over dimensional freight. At Oversize Consulting, we support brokers by providing accurate, real-world assessments before a bid is submitted. This helps you quote complex oversize freight with confidence and credibility, ensuring that every recommendation is grounded in hands-on experience rather than assumptions or generic calculators.
We break down each move in detail — dimensions, weight, equipment requirements, routing and planning constraints, permits, escorts, and execution risk. This thorough analysis allows you to present a price that truly reflects what it will take to move the load successfully.
Our broker-focused bid support aids you in:
- Submitting defensible, professional quotes to shippers
- Protecting margins by avoiding under-priced or misclassified moves
- Identifying risk early before committing to unrealistic pricing
- Reducing change orders, accessorial disputes, and damage claims
- Competing for larger, more complex oversize opportunities with confidence
The goal isn’t just to win more bids — it’s to win bids you can execute cleanly, profitably, and without surprises. When your bids are built on accurate planning and proven insight, you stop reacting to problems and start controlling the outcome, all while managing your project management effectively.
Routing & Planning
Routing is where heavy haul moves are won or lost.
At Oversize Consulting, we assist brokers in building compliant and executable routing plans that align with the bid price and meet the service expectations of their customers. Our proactive approach to project management identifies constraints, costs, and risks before the load is awarded, ensuring we address potential issues before the first problem arises.
We evaluate every over dimensional freight move based on true dimensions, weight, axle configuration, equipment requirements, permit restrictions, escorts, and state-by-state regulations. The result is a routing plan that performs effectively in real-world conditions and withstands shipper scrutiny.
Our routing and planning support helps brokers:
- Align routing plans with the bid price and execution strategy.
- Anticipate permit, escort, and restriction issues early.
- Reduce re-routes, delays, and last-minute cost escalations.
- Match the right equipment and carrier capabilities to the load.
- Deliver consistent, professional execution on complex oversize freight.
Strong routing isn’t just about compliance; it’s about protecting margins, maintaining credibility, and reducing operational risk. When brokers control the routing plan, they control the outcome. Better routing leads to smoother moves, safer execution, and stronger customer relationships, as emphasized by industry experts like Ronnie Hayward.
Project Management
Oversize freight doesn’t fail on paper — it fails in execution. At Oversize Consulting, our project management support is specifically designed for brokers managing complex heavy haul operations where timing, coordination, and accountability are crucial. We act as an extension of your team, providing experienced oversight to ensure the plan for over dimensional freight is executed exactly as it was sold. From pre-move coordination through final delivery, we stay involved in the details that can make or break an oversize shipment — including equipment readiness, permits in hand, escort coordination, routing and planning adherence, site access, and real-time issue resolution. When challenges arise, they’re addressed immediately, not after the damage is done. Our boots-on-the-ground support helps brokers: ✔ Maintain control over multi-step or multi-state heavy haul moves. ✔ Reduce execution risk on high-value or high-visibility shipments. ✔ Keep carriers, drivers, and third parties aligned to the plan. ✔ Prevent small issues from becoming costly delays or claims. ✔ Deliver a higher level of service without adding internal headcount. Strong project management gives brokers the confidence to pursue larger, more complex over dimensional freight opportunities. With our help, execution won’t be left to chance. When someone experienced, like Ronnie Hayward, is watching the details, brokers protect their reputation, their margins, and their customer relationships. Plan it right. Manage it tight. Deliver with confidence.
Howard "Ronnie" Hayward
Bid Smarter. Win Bigger. Move Safer.
Guiding Brokers, Agents & Drivers Through Complex Moves — Inch by Inch, Load by Load
That’s the standard I’ve lived by encompassing 33 years in specialized trucking, including heavy haul operations. From heavy to “tall-and-wide” moves to full-scale multi-state projects with zero room for error, the only ugly freight is the freight you didn't win. Today, I assist freight brokers, agents, and O.D drivers navigate the complexity of over dimensional freight with the accuracy, insight, and strategy it takes to win more bids and move them safely.
If you’ve ever lost an opportunity because of a bad measurement…
If you’ve ever had a permit issue blow up a timeline.
If you’ve ever second-guessed your routing and planning or pricing.
You already know that over dimensional freight isn’t guesswork — it’s precision.
Who I Work With
• Freight brokers who want to win more over dimensional freight business.
• 1099 freight agents & freight brokers looking to expand into OD freight.
• O.D drivers seeking reliable, knowledgeable support.
• Companies needing project management for oversize projects without hiring full-time staff.
Why It Matters
In over dimensional freight, inches matter, details matter, and the right plan can be the difference between a smooth move and a costly mistake. If you want to improve your bid win rate, reduce risk, and deliver better results for your customers, let’s connect. I’m here to help you take on bigger opportunities with confidence.