Boat transport in Louisiana: licensed drivers, any distance.

Boat hauling in Louisiana typically runs between $2.50 and $5.00 per loaded mile, depending on boat size, weight, and whether wide load permits are required. A run from New Orleans to Shreveport on a 24-foot boat might land around $800 to $1,400. Hansons Boat Removal gives you a fixed quote before anything moves, no surprise fees on delivery.

Louisiana requires an oversize permit for any load wider than 8 feet 6 inches on state highways. Most boats on a trailer clear that threshold fast. Permits are issued through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and some routes near Baton Rouge or Lake Charles require pilot cars. Hansons Boat Removal pulls every permit your haul needs before the truck rolls.

Yes. Hansons Boat Removal hauls boats out of Louisiana to any state in the country. Interstate transport means coordinating oversize permits in every state the truck crosses, not just Louisiana. Routes heading north through Mississippi or east through Alabama each have their own rules. Hansons handles all of that paperwork so you're not chasing down permits yourself.

Louisiana allows oversize loads up to 16 feet wide with the right permits and escort vehicles, though anything over 14 feet wide gets complicated fast and may require a Louisiana State Police escort on certain routes. Hansons Boat Removal has moved boats in that range through the New Orleans metro and along I-10, so large hauls aren't a dealbreaker, just need more planning.

For most hauls in Louisiana, booking 7 to 14 days out gives Hansons Boat Removal enough time to secure permits, line up the right trailer, and route around any restrictions near congested corridors like the Greater New Orleans area or the Atchafalaya Basin. Busy seasons like spring and fall fill up faster. If your timeline is tight, call early and Hansons will tell you straight what's possible.