Machinery and Dimensional Products
Resources for Shipping Dimensional Machinery
- Step-by-Step Guide for shipping dimensional loads.
- Frequently Asked Questions on shipping dimensional loads.
Clearance Process
To begin the clearance process for shipments that exceed normal dimensions, simply submit your clearance request online through 
Liability
Read our Liability Policy (PDF File) [22K PDF] to understand coverage that applies to the handling your high-value product.
Prices and Other Charges
Freight Charges
See our Price & Transit Time Inquiry to obtain prices. Call 1-800-877-0513 for shipments weighing more than 550,000 pounds.
Special Train Charges
Special Train charges apply to any excessive dimensional shipment. Customers will pay special train charges of $120/rail mile, with a minimum charge of 200 miles, or $24,000, in addition to regular freight charges.
Purchase of Special Train services is required when a load meets any one of the following:
- Single loads 13' 3" or greater in actual width; 13' 0" on the Northern Region
- Bolster loads over 135' in length
- Bolster and Overhang loads which have an effective width of 13' 3" or greater on a 1 deg curve
- Loads with speed restrictions due to weight (greater than 67,000 lbs. per axle) as determined by UP's Engineering department
- Loads with a center of gravity 110.1" or greater ATR
- All loaded Schnabel cars
- Loads requiring movement in corridors against the flow of traffic in directional-running territory in order to clear the route
- Loads which measure less than 4 1/2" ATR (UP will not handle loads less than 2 3/4" ATR)
- Any load or equipment with speed restriction less than 40 mph
See UP 6004 (Sections 5 and 6) on our Terms and Conditions page for additional details.
Rider Charges
Rider charges (use of an accompanying attendant on a movement) are $40 per 100 miles. See UP 6004 (Section 5) on our Terms and Conditions page for additional details.
Heavy Duty Flat Car, Heavy Duty Detention and Demurrage Charges
Shipping heavy duty cars carries additional terms and charges related to equipment use. These charges are in addition to applicable demurrage charges. See our Terms and Conditions page for details on demurrage.