The Bigger The Load, The Smaller The Road Is Not Our fault

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The phrase "the bigger the load, the smaller the road" is an aphorism in the oversize load trucking industry that refers to how special heavy haul regulations often force drivers onto narrower, less-traveled, and more challenging routes.

Here is a more detailed breakdown of the meaning:

• "Bigger the load": This refers to loads that are heavier, wider, or taller than standard legal limits. Transporting these "oversized" or "overweight" items, such as construction equipment, industrial machinery, or pre-fabricated buildings, requires special permits and strict adherence to specific rules.
• "Smaller the road": This refers to the restrictions placed on the oversize trucks' routes. In order to avoid heavily trafficked areas, low bridges, tunnels, or roads that cannot handle the weight, drivers must often travel on smaller, more circuitous highways and back roads.
• Implications: The phrase highlights the challenges of oversized freight transport, emphasizing the meticulous route planning required and the stress of maneuvering a massive rig through difficult terrain. It's a reminder that bigger equipment does not lead to an easier path.

We have always said that the bigger the load, the smaller the road. Being routed through some of those small towns, the tight turns, the traffic, guard rails along the sides, and spur of the moment construction all have way more chances of accidents and problems than staying on the big roads even with construction.
People do not always pay attention to strobe lights and pilot cars. With so many regular sized trucks using strobes, it made people get used to them and forget that the oversized loads actually use them for helping with public safety. Too many regular vehicles use them now also as something they think is cool. But, again, it is supposed to be used by oversized vehicles as a warning that they are larger than normal size and they need to use caution when approaching, passing, or rounding curves.

Most oversized vehicles would prefer to stay on the highway and bigger roads. It makes their job a little easier. The states put them on the smaller back roads. This is where they have to maneuver around obstacles like light poles, cars, other trucks, buildings close to the road, low trees overhanging the road, low wires, low lights, and more.

These guys have a hard enough time without adding more headaches. Be nice and give them the space they need to maneuver around things or make their turns. This will keep both you and them safe.