OD Consignment Transport Checklist
Moving an OD consignment is not just booking a trailer. It is permits, route survey, blocking, chain lashing, and escort.Market vehicles start the truck first, then think about permits. We do the opposite. This checklist is what we follow before every OD move — so your high-value component reaches your assembly bay without a scratch.
12-Point OD Compliance & Safety Checklist
Use your last month’s data:
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Before Loading
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Loading & Lashing
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On Road & Delivery
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☐ Exact dimensions & weight with center of gravity
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☐ Wooden blocking to distribute weight, no direct metal-to-metal
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☐ Escort vehicle with beacon + cones as per state rule
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☐ Route survey — bridge height, toll turning, overhead cable
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☐ Chain lashing (not rope) — 4+ points, inspected D-shackles
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☐ Speed limit briefing + no hard braking
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☐ State-wise OD permit with valid dates
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☐ Photo proof of lashing from 4 sides
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☐ Safe night halt yard, no roadside parking
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☐ Trailer — low-bed / semi low-bed, axle as per weight, wooden sleepers ready
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☐ Weight slip + permit copy in driver file
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☐ Live location via integrated GPS provider + POD photo on delivery
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Note: Print this and give to your logistics team before every OD move.
Why Owned Fleet?
Why This Matters for Heavy Machinery
– A damaged gearbox costs more than a year’s transport saving. With owned fleet for normal + OD, you get:
– Trained OD drivers, not market drivers
– Standard lashing kit, not jugaad
– One contact for permit, escort, and delivery — not 3 follow-ups
– Normal spares + OD main structure in one project
Download Free OD Checklist + Get Lashing Plan
What You Get in This Report
-1-page printable PDF checklist (same as above)
- Sample lashing sketch for gearbox / heavy housing
- List of common OD permit documents state-wise
- Our SOP for escort & night halt
FAQ - Quick Questions
What is OD limit?
Above 2.6m width or 4m height or 12m length generally needs OD permit. We confirm as per your state.
Do you handle both normal and OD together?
Yes. Normal trucks for small kits + OD trailer for main heavy load in one project.
Is escort mandatory?
Yes for most states if width >3.5m. We arrange as per rule.
One checklist can save one damaged load. Use it before you hand over your next heavy component.
