Bucket trucks are quite simple. A compartment, or bucket, for workers to stand in is at the end of a large, hydraulic arm. That arm is then mounted on a truck. This vehicle allows teams to reach up to 70 feet, and the truck makes it easy to move the bucket pretty much anywhere.

Many people don't know that one of the most important uses of these trucks is to escort large loads of cargo. During travel, large cargo can encounter numerous obstacles including traffic lights, wires, overpasses, and other hurdles. Bucket truck escorts help to avoid these problems in a few ways.

• The team plans the ideal route and schedule for the cargo transportation.
• Any moveable obstacles will be lifted, moved, or removed by team members on the bucket trucks.
• Operators will work with local highway authorities and utility companies to ensure the safety of everyone.
• Team members will restore anything moved to its original state after the cargo has passed.

Not only are bucket trucks an invaluable tool, but they are also required by law in many cases. Depending on the route, proof of a bucket truck escort may be required to obtain the necessary permits required to transport the cargo. According to Oversize.io, in most states, any load that exceeds 16 feet wide, 16 feet high, or more than 160 feet long is classified as a “superload” and additional planning, permits, and operating requirements apply.

Additionally, an experienced bucket truck escort team is simply better suited to handle the equipment. At certain points in the process, it may be necessary to handle high-voltage lines, and the average person will not have the safety knowledge or equipment to do it themselves.

With the right equipment and a well-trained team, you can expect your cargo to reach its destination quickly and safely. Do you have more questions about bucket truck high load escort services? Reach out to the team at Dixie Electric, Inc. Our experts would be happy to assist you and answer any of your questions.