School’s Out: Portable Season Has Arrived
As students head off to enjoy their summer break, another busy season begins behind the scenes. Across Ontario, schools are taking advantage of the empty classrooms and parking lots to complete renovations, expansions, and install portable classrooms before students return in September. At Scott-Woods Transport, summer marks the start of portable season—a time when precision […]
Why Are Oversized Loads Moved at Night?
In heavy haul transportation, no two projects are exactly alike. Load dimensions, route restrictions, municipal requirements, and public safety considerations all influence how a move is planned and executed. One factor that often surprises people is timing. While some oversized transportation projects take place during regular daylight hours, others are scheduled overnight. Determining when a […]
From Frozen Roads to Lighter Loads – What Spring Thaw Means for Heavy Haul Trucking
While warmer weather is a welcome sign that winter is coming to an end, it also creates temporary road conditions that can significantly impact heavy haul and oversized transportation. As a result, trucking companies across Canada prepare each spring for one of the industry’s most important seasonal changes: spring thaw restrictions. What is Spring Thaw? […]