What is the difference between an abnormal load and a bulky item?

The difference shows up in the calendar rather than the invoice. A bulky item can be booked in the morning and collected the same week, because nothing needs approving — it needs the right vehicle and the right handling. An abnormal load cannot move until an authority has assessed and approved the route, which places the timing outside the carrier's control entirely.

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