A permit is needed for the movement of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles, including the load, of a size and/or weight that exceeds the maximum legal size and weight limits as established by governing authorities in US states and Canadian provinces. any transport exceeding these limits must obtain a permit prior to moving:
Legal width limitation is 8 feet 6 inches.
Legal height limitation is 13 feet 6 inches.
Legal length limitation of a load is 48' ( trailer).
Legal weight limitation of 80,000 pounds total gross weight, subject to all individual axle weights conforming to the Federal Bridge Formula.
When we exceed all of the above a permit is needed.
What is a SuperLoad:
The pre-defined terms for a Superload Permit are as follows:
Width exceeds 16 feet
Height exceeds 15 feet
Length exceeds 110 feet
Weight exceeds 108,000 pounds.
(example from Indiana)
What is needed to obtain a Superload permit. You must be approved in advance for this type of permit.
To Obtain a Superload permit , You need the following:
A shippers letter confirming the contract to the carrier, pick up and delivery address as well as a confirmation of dimensions and weights.
An application for all juridictions the load will be crossing with the following info and a drawing : Company name, address, and phone number.
Company number
Individual axle weights
Axle spacings
Overall length
Tire sizes
Number of tires per axle
Total gross weight
Whether the "super load" is a Transformer, Press, Tanks, Machinery, Large Masonry Buildings, The logistics are mind-boggling; Only few Specialized Carriers are capable of handling colossal moves like these, and the more complicated and challenging they are, the more these guys like it.
Give us a try: One call does it all ! Toll free: 1-888-243-7222 or email us: msabb@oversizeloads.net
