Boat transport in Mississippi: licensed drivers, any distance

Most boat hauling jobs in Mississippi run between $2.50 and $5.00 per loaded mile, depending on boat size, weight, and whether wide load permits are required. A short haul from Jackson to Biloxi will cost less than a run up to Memphis. Permit fees, fuel surcharges, and insurance coverage affect the final number, so get a firm quote before you book.

Mississippi requires an oversize permit any time a load exceeds 8.5 feet wide or 13.5 feet tall on state highways. Most boats over 22 feet trigger at least a single-trip permit. Hansons Boat Removal pulls all required Mississippi Department of Transportation permits before the truck rolls, so you're not scrambling for paperwork on move day.

Yes. Hansons Boat Removal handles long-distance boat transport from Mississippi to any state in the country. Interstate hauls require coordinating permits for each state the route crosses, which adds cost and planning time. Routes out of Gulfport or Hattiesburg heading north or east typically cross two to four permit jurisdictions. Budget one to two weeks of lead time for multi-state moves.

Mississippi allows oversize loads up to 16 feet wide with the right permits and an escort vehicle requirement that kicks in at 14 feet. Boats wider than 16 feet need a special movement permit from MDOT and are often restricted to nighttime travel on certain routes. Hansons Boat Removal has moved vessels well over 50 feet long through Mississippi and can tell you upfront what your specific boat requires.

For a straightforward in-state haul, two weeks of lead time is usually enough. Long-distance boat transport out of Mississippi, or anything requiring wide load escorts and multi-state permits, needs three to four weeks minimum. Peak season around spring and early summer fills up fast, especially for boats coming out of storage near Pickwick Lake or heading down to the Gulf Coast marinas.