Southeast Texas
Heavy Haul in Beaumont and Port Arthur
Military, project and RoRo cargo out of the Port of Beaumont and the Port of Port Arthur, permitted, routed and escorted by our own team.
- Beaumont
- 12 public docks on 105+ acres
- Port Arthur
- 4,652' of dock and an 80' RoRo dock
- Over 19'H
- Entergy notice 48 hrs ahead
This page is general information only, not legal advice and not a permit. Rules change often and each state's permit and official rules are the final word. Always confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the state permit office before moving a load. Reliable Transport LLC is not responsible for decisions made using this information.
Southeast Texas ports
Two strategic military ports, one heavy haul team
TxDOT calls the Port of Beaumont the largest strategic military port in the United States, and the Port of Port Arthur is a strategic military port as well. Both ship project and RoRo cargo that leaves on oversize permits. Our team plans the permits, the route and the escorts from either dock.
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What the two ports offer heavy cargo
Port facts come from the ports and TxDOT port profiles. The utility rule is listed by TxDMV and confirmed by a second source.
Port of Beaumont
12 public docks on 105+ acres, with highway access via US 69/96, Interstate 10, US 287, US 90, SH 82, SH 87, SH 73 and SH 105.
Main Street Terminal 1
Reopened in May 2024 at 1,250' x 130' with 1,200 PSF capacity and RoRo capability.
Port of Port Arthur
4,652' of dock, an 80' RoRo dock, a 75 ton rail mounted crane and 25 acres, reached by SH 82, SH 87 and SH 73.
Over 19'H in the Beaumont District
The mover must contact Entergy at least 48 hrs before traveling in any Beaumont District county.
Sources: TxDOT Port of Beaumont profile; Port of Beaumont Terminal 1 release; TxDOT Port of Port Arthur profile; TxDMV Beaumont District restrictions; TxDMV known jurisdictions requiring notification.
Gulf Coast moves
Heavy cargo we have moved
19'W to 24'W loads
Five wide loads lifted off a ship at the Port of Houston, chained on our trailers and trucked to Arizona.
110,000 lb switchgear building
A 65'L x 17'W x 15'H building through a town turn on rear steerable dollies, Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA.
Cargo in Beaumont or Port Arthur?
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Beaumont District rules
Restrictions we plan around in Southeast Texas
Each rule is listed by TxDMV and confirmed by a second source.
Beaumont District and statewide
Official sources linked| Where | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Over 19'H, all Beaumont District counties | Contact Entergy at least 48 hrs before travel. (TxDMV Beaumont District restrictions, TxDMV known jurisdictions requiring notification) |
| Rainbow Bridge, SH 87/SH 73 southbound | Oversize loads can't cross from 3:00 pm to 9:00 am, every day. (TxDMV Beaumont District restrictions, TxDMV Time Permit Curfews, effective Sep 30, 2025) |
| Interstate 10 | Permit width tops out at 16'W on Interstate highways. (TxDMV size and weight limits, heavyhaul.net Texas permits) |
Restrictions change often. We checked these on October 1, 2026 against the TxDMV Beaumont District restriction list, last updated September 24, 2026. Our permitting team confirms the current list for every move.
Questions
Beaumont and Port Arthur heavy haul questions
Do tall loads in the Beaumont area need a utility notice?
Yes. Over 19'H, the mover must contact Entergy at least 48 hrs before traveling in any Beaumont District county. We handle that notice.
Is there a curfew on the Rainbow Bridge?
Yes. Oversize loads can't cross the Rainbow Bridge southbound on SH 87/SH 73 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 am, every day.
What can the Port of Port Arthur handle?
The TxDOT port profile lists 4,652' of dock, an 80' RoRo dock, a 75 ton rail mounted crane and 25 acres.
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This page is general information only, not legal advice and not a permit. Rules change often and each state's permit and official rules are the final word. Always confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the state permit office before moving a load. Reliable Transport LLC is not responsible for decisions made using this information.