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British Columbia shipping regulations

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British Columbia shipping regulations

British Columbia DOT shipping regulations. Limitations, rules and laws for trucking oversize and over weight loads on the roads and highways in the Province of British Columbia.

British Columbia DOT regulations for oversize shipping.

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Legal load limits.
British Columbia legal load limits:

Length:  14.65 meters (48.06′) from the kingpin to the rear most portion of the trailer. No combinations in length over 23 meters (75.45′) overall without a permit.
Width: No shipment may travel if in excess of 2.6 meters in width (without a permit) unless it is a shipment of hay which is limited to 3.1 meters (122″) or rear view mirrors which are limited to 30 cm (11.8″)on each side additional, auxiliary devices are allowed 30 cm (11.81″) and tires are allowed an additional 10 cm.
Height: No shipment may travel if larger than 4.15 meters (163″) in height without a permit.
Weight: Single axle: 9,100 kg (20,062 lbs) and the same for tandem and tridum axles. A tridem pole trailer: gross weight on any two adjacent axles in a tridum axle group must not exceed 17,000 kg (37,478 lbs). The maximum licensed gross vehicle weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles must not exceed 63,500 kg* (139,994 lbs) without a permit (see; en B.C Regulation 95/2006, s. 3.)* THIS AMOUNT SEEMS EXCESSIVE. THIS IS THE NUMBER OUR RESEARCH PRODUCED. See; reference link below in “notes” under “maximum gross weight”.
Notes: Not matter what a permit states if there is a sign posted on a highway or road that contradicts your permit the sign will take precedence over the permit so you must immediately stop traveling and get clarification. Section reference: Copyright Queens Printer Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Overhang: 1m in front and .061 – which seems a little odd to us as the rear maximum seems short. Please contact the BC DOT to verify.

Routine trucking permits.
Oversize and overweight trucking permits that are routinely issued by the British Columbia DOT routinely:

Length: 27.5 meters (90 feet, 2 and 43/64 fourths on an inch) in the maximum length for a routine permit in B. C.
Width: 4.4 meters (14 feet, 5 and 15/64 fourths of an inch) is the maximum with you will get from BC DOT on a routine permit.
Height: There is no number provided. The British Columbia DOT permit office wants to assess every load that is over height based on intended routing.
Weight: This is the same as height. They will not give you a solid number for routine. We are going to suggest 63,500 kg (134,994 lbs) since we had trouble locating what we feel was a reasonable maximum limit above for “legal loads limits”. we sure welcome your comments below.
Overhang: 6.5 meters (21 feet, 3 and 29/32 seconds of an inch) for routine permits for overhang.

NOTES: If your shipment is oversize AND overweight you will be required to have two separate permits. Oversize loads are required to have safety flags no less than 16″ x 16″ (46.64 cm) square and be red in color.

Superload information- extraordinary loads.
British Columbia superload information:

Superloads in British Columbia or “extraordinary loads” are defined by the DOT any shipment that is in excess of 85,000 kilograms GVW in weight, 4.4 meters (14 feet, 5 and 15/64ths of an inch) in width, 4.88 meters (16 feet and 1/8th inches) in overall height. Depending on your route you may not be classified as a “Superload” as the British Columbia DOT has  pre-approved designated routes. You can find more (limited) information on super or extraordinary loads here.

Permitted travel times & restrictions.
British Columbia DOT travel times and restrictions for oversize and overweight trucking:

The rule of daylight is defined as 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset in B. C. No travel is allowed after 2 PM on Friday until 12:01 AM on Monday for any load in excess of 3.8 meters (12′ 6″) in width. If your shipment is over 3.5 meters (11′ 6″) in width you are only allowed to travel during daylight hours only with the exception of the Peace River region. For holiday travel restrictions you may not travel after 2 PM on the day before the holiday and after 12:01 on the day after the holiday. Holidays are New Years day, Provincial day, Good Friday, Victoria day, Canada day, Family day, Labour day, Thanksgiving day, Remembrance day, Christmas day and Boxing day.

When pilot cars are required.
British Columbia DOT requires a pilot car (escort vehicle) to accompany your shipment if you are in excess of any of the following dimensions or weights:

Length: For shipments in excess of 27.5 meters (90′) in length you will be required to have 1 rear pilot car (escort vehicle) on all roads. For shipments over 27.5 meters (90′) in length 1 front pilot car/escort and 1 rear pilot car/escort is required.
Width: Shipments in excess of 3.5 meters (11′ 6″) wide you will be required to have 1 front pilot car on two lane roads or 1 rear pilot car/escort on multiple lane roads. In some cases a beacon light may be substituted. In many cases night travel is granted at 304.8 cm (10′ wide). If granted night travel you may be required to have 1 pilot car/escort in the front if your shipment is over 3.2 meters (10′ 5 and 63/64 fourths of an inch”) in width. Shipments that are over 3.5 meters (11′ 5 and 51/64 fourths of an inch”) wide up to 4.4 meters (14′ 5 and 15/64 fourths of an inch) require 1 front pilot car/escort vehicle. Shipments that are over 3.5 meters (11′ 5 and 51/64 fourths of an inch”) wide are permitted to travel at night only.
Height: Depending on your route the BC DOT permit office will determine if you are required to have a pilot car/escort vehicle.
Weight: Weight is on a case by case basis. As long as your shipment can maintain the minimum required speed limit you will probably not be required to have a pilot car/escort by the British Columbia DOT permits office.
Overhang: If you are have more than 6.5 meters (21′ 3 and 29/32 seconds of an inch) of overhang you will be required to have 1 rear pilot car/escort.

Pilot car certifications.
Pilot car (escort vehicle) certifications and requirements for operating in British Columbia:

Pilot car/escort vehicle operators at this time are only required to: 1.) have a valid drivers license and 2.) be over 18 years of age.  We are getting reports that a certification program is in the works but at the time of this update (March 2, 2014) these above 3 requirements are all that is needed to operate a “pilot car” or “escort vehicle” within the Province of British Columbia (see comments below for more information). Your vehicle is required to have a lighted sign box that is a minimum of 180 cm x 35 cm x 10 cm (72″ x 14″ x 4″),  have 2 – flashing lights mounted on the top of the sign box on each side with 2 amber strobe or rotating lights a minimum of 203 mm (8″) mounted between the flashing lights on top of the box as well.

The minimum acceptable size for a rotating amber light is 15 cm in diameter and for strobe lights 11 cm in diameter. Either type of lamp must emit light flashes in 360 degrees.

The sign box must light up and be visible from a minimum distance of 200 meters. The sign box must have either a red and white D sign or a yellow with black lettering stating “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD”,  OR “LONG LOAD”. If you have the “D” sign your letter must be no less than 20 cm (8″) in height with a 4 cm (1 5/8″) line thickness. If you have the yellow sign your lettering must be no less than 20 cm (8″) with a 4 cm (1 5/8″) line thickness. The sign box must be mounted on the top of the vehicle and covered when not in operation. You are also expected to have the following items inside of the vehicle: CB radio or high powered 2-way radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher type A, B & C of at least a 2 liters, 3 reflective road triangles, 3 traffic cones, reflective vest (worn while working), slow/stop sign, 3 red or orange safety colored flags no less than 40 x 40 cm (16″ x 16″), nose cone flashlight and a hard hat.

Shipment, truck & trailer markings.
Truck, trailer and shipment required signs, banners and flags:

All trucks that are hauling oversize or overweight loads must have a strobe, flashing or rotating amber light mounted to the roof that is visible from 360 degrees at a minimum distance of 200 meters (656′). All 4 outermost corners of the overall shipment and any obtrusive points must have flags mounted to them that are safety red or orange in color no less than 40 cm x 40 cm (16″ x 16″) and have the flags exchanged for lighting if moving during the night. A sign stating the nature of the load; “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD” or “LONG LOAD” must be mounted to the front and rear of the overall shipment. Signs must be a minimum of 12′ in height and 6′ in width with a yellow background and black letting with lettering thickness no less than 4 cm (1 5/8″) thick.

British Columbia DOT & other information.
British Columbia DOT contact and other useful information:

British Columbia DOT – Central Permit Office
Telephone help line: 800-559-9688 or the have districts so click on area for phone and info.
Hours: 5 AM until 10 PM including all holidays – PACIFIC TIME ZONE.

British Columbia DOT oversize and overweight permit applications online.
British Columbia DOT oversize and overweight permits manuals.
British Columbia Province road conditions and closures.
British Columbia HOS or hours of service rules and regulations -.pdf document.
British Columbia DOT spring thaw and frost laws.

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the British Columbia Province DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

 

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FMCSA Hours of Service – HOS.

On March 17, 2013   /   Hours of Service   /   2 Comments
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FMCSA hours of service HOS rules and regulations.

May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty as per 2013 FMCSA hours of service HOS rules.

Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers using a sleeper berth must take 10 hours off duty, but may split sleeper-berth time into two periods provided neither is less than 2 hours.

CMV drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.

Passenger-carrying carriers/drivers are not subject to the new hours-of-service rules. These operations must continue to comply with the FMCSA hours of service HOS rules limitations specified in 49 CFR 395.

SIMPLY stated the new rule means:

Drivers may drive up to 11 hours in the 14-hour on-duty window after they come on duty following 10 or more consecutive hours off duty.
The 14-hour on-duty window may not be extended with off-duty time for meal and fuel stops, etc.
The prohibition on driving after being on duty 60 hours in 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days, remains the same, but drivers can “restart” the 7/8 day period anytime a driver has 34 consecutive hours off duty.
CMV drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.

Short-Haul Provision:

Drivers of property-carrying CMVs which do not require a Commercial Driver’s License for operation and who operate within a 150 air-mile radius of their normal work reporting location:

May drive a maximum of 11 hours after coming on duty following 10 or more consecutive hours off duty.
Are not required to keep records-of-duty status (RODS).
May not drive after the 14th hour after coming on duty 5 days a week or after the 16th hour after coming on duty 2 days a week.

Employer must:

Maintain and retain accurate time records for a period of 6 months showing the time the duty period began, ended, and total hours on duty each day in place of RODS.
Drivers who use the above-described Short-haul provision are not eligible to use 100 Air-mile provision 395.1(e) or the current 16-hour exception in 395.1 (o).

In developing these hours-of-service regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) systematically and extensively researched both United States and international health and fatigue studies and consulted with Federal safety and health experts. Our roads are better designed, constructed, and maintained in a nationwide network to provide greater mobility, accessibility, and safety for all highway users. Vehicles have been dramatically improved in terms of design, construction, safety, comfort, efficiency, emissions, technology, and ergonomics. These factors, combined with years of driver fatigue and sleep disorder research, led to a revision of the hours-of-service regulations for drivers.

FMCSA will continue working with its partners and stakeholders to assure a smooth transition to the new regulations. Please join us in working together to implement these new regulations for the continuing improvement of motor carrier safety. For more information or additional outreach materials, visit the FMCSA’s Web site at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.

FMCSA hours of service HOS.

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Frost laws introduction and overview.

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Frost laws and thaw law introduction and overview.

Frost/thaw damages to surface.

Frost/thaw damages to surface.

Frost laws.  In States and Providences in the USA and Canada that experience very low temperatures in the winter months frost laws have been enacted.  These frost laws have been created to protect the State of Providences from highway and road damage caused by the surface cracking which is a direct result of too much weight being placed on the pavement which causes stress cracks thus damaging it.  Also, when the freezing temperatures start to thaw out at times the water can not escape quickly which will cause the water to build up which can weaken the base structure of the road or highway which again causes damages the the pavement.  Damages from thawing are just as severe if not even more extreme than frozen damages as they occur to the upper structure of the pavement rather than the base structure.  In some areas during the winter months actual federal weight limits for the trucking industry (80,000 pounds gross) have been reduced with a reduction in driving speeds as well.  This reduction has been observed as high as 35% in weight and even more in maximum speeds.  Some States and Providences close winter and spring travel in certain areas.

It is very important that managers of trucking and transportation companies are aware of the open and closed months, days and times these particular laws are in effect as you can’t make an arrangement with a customer to ship their item if the state will not let you ship it due to frost or thaw laws being in effect.  We are creating  a contact list (EDIT ADD LINK)  of each state that has frost laws enacted for the trucking industry for you to contact for further information.

It is important for you to check with the DOT, DMV or governing office of that particular area for clarification of the specific rules and regulations.

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Yukon Territory shipping regulations

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These are the Yukon Territory DOT shipping regulations, limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads over the roads and highways in Yukon Territory.

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Yukon Territory trucking regulations for oversize and overweight shipping.

Yukon Territory Rules & Regulations – for trucking and transport companies.
Yukon Territory DOT Trucking Information.
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Physical address:
British Columbia does permits for Yukon Territory.
British Columbia Ministry or Transportation.
Attn: Oversize trucking/transport permits office.
PO Box 9055 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC  V8W 9E2

Email: extraordloads.dc@gov.bc.ca
Help telephone line: 800-559-9688
Fax: 250-784-2280
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Pacific Time Zone

Click here for the Yukon Territories website for oversize and over-weight hauling permits.

Legal Loads:
Length: Trailer length maximum is 53’.  Overall length can be up to 75′ 4″ long.
Width: 8’ 6” wide.
Height: 13’ 7” tall.
Weight: 13,000 steer axle, 20,000 single axle, 36,300 tandem axle, 52,800 tridem axle.
Overhang: no limits, is only restricted by the overall length of load; 75′ 4″

Routine over-weight, oversize, shipping, trucking and transport permits:
Length: Since Yukon Territory has no said length restrictions you overall length approval will depend on your proposed route.
Width: 16′ on four lanes roads and highways and 15′ on two lane roads and highways.
Height: 15′ is about the most you can get away with on routine permits and main routes. Anything taller than that off of the main roads should prepare to have a route survey performed.
Weight: Yukon Territory allows for 29,700 lbs on a single axle, 50, 600 lbs on a tandem axle and 63,800 lbs on a tridem axle.
Overhang:  Route specific as determined in overall length above.

Notes:  Anything over the above is more than likely is a superload.  Here is the latest superload information.  Lights, flags and signs: Lights are required in positions of flags at night.  Flags are to be positioned on all 4 corners of outer most extreme corners.  Signs should read “WIDELOAD” for wide loads and “LONG LOAD” for long loads.  Loads that are both wide and long you should have OVERSIZE LOAD” banners but a “WIDELOAD” banner may be used.

FROST & THAW LAW RESTRICTIONS: Yukon Territory does have spring weight restrictions and the roads and highways are dependent on conditions.  Overall weight reductions may be imposed up to 50% reductions have been noted.  Check with Yukon Territory permit office for clarification.

Travel times and restrictions:
Travel is permitted 24/7 with the following imposed maximums in Yukon Territory;  10′ 6″ in width, 14′ 6″ in height, 82′ in length.  If load exceeds these dimension daylight only travel is permitted.  No travel on Sunday is permitted, and no travel during the summer months (last Friday in June until the second Monday and September) after 2 pm.  On Fridays and Saturdays you may resume travel at 4 am the following morning.  Holiday restrictions vary so refer you your permit or or contact the Yukon Territory permit office for clarification.

Pilot Car and Escort vehicle information:
Length: If load is over 85′ 5″ long you need one rear pilot car (escort), over 101′ 9″ long requires 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort).
Width: If over 10′ 5″ wide 1 rear pilot car (escort) vehicle is required (beacon light may be substituted if not on highway 97).  Over 11′ 5″ requires one rear pilot car (escort), over 12′ 6” requires 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort).
Height: If t all depends on your route.  Height in case by case basis for pilot cars (escort).
Weight: Check with Yukon Territory DOT to see if your weight class will require a pilot car/escort.
Overhang: If over 21′  4″ past the last axle in overhang you are required to have one rear pilot car (escort vehicle).

Pilot car and escort vehicle requirements:
All pilot cars/escort vehicles must display a bumper or roof mounted “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. Sign must be at least 5′ long and 12″ in height, yellow in color with black letters no less than 10″ tall and 1 1/2″ in width. Vehicle must have 2 safety flags red or orange in color and be a minimum of 18″ of length and/or height mounted at a 40 to 70 degree angle on all 4 corners of the vehicle. Company identification signs must be placed on both sides of the pilot car (escort vehicle) displaying the name of the company, phone number and be placed on both the left and right hand sides of the vehicle. These signs must be no less that 8″ tall x 12″ wide and identity writing must be plainly legible. Vehicle must be equipped with a horizontally mounted rotating (or strobe) amber colored flashing light which must be visible from a 360 degree angle from a minimum of 500 feet. Vehicles must be equipped with a CB radio or 2-way communication device, 2 – 5 pound fire extinguishers type A, B and C, a sign with the word “STOP” on one side and “SLOW” on the other with dimensions of no less than 18″ in diameter with a minimum of 6″ letters. A red safety colored flag with handle no less than 18″ square, 3 reflective emergency road triangles or 18″ traffic cones, 2 “OVERSIZE LOAD” banners (yellow with black lettering) and a safety colored (red, orange, yellow or lime green) vest, jacket or shirt (used while directing traffic).

 

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Yukon Territory DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

 

 

Yukon Territory road & highway conditions.
Yukon Territory permit office.
Yukon Territory trucking companies.
Yukon Territory pilot car companies.
Federal bridge formula.
Frost and thaw laws.

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Saskatchewan shipping regulations

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Saskatchewan shipping regulations

These are the Province of Saskatchewan DOT shipping regulations, limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads over the roads and highways in the Province of Saskatchewan.

 

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 Saskatchewan trucking regulations for oversize & overweight shipping.

Saskatchewan Province Regulations – Oversize Shipping, Trucking and Transport permits.
Saskatchewan Province DOT Trucking Information.

Physical address:
SGI
Over-dimensional Trucking Permits
2260 – 11th Avenue
Regina, SK  S4P 0J9

Email: CarrierSafetyPrograms@sgi.sk.ca
Help telephone line: 306-775-6969 or 800-665-7575
Fax: 306-775-6909
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Central Time Zone.

Click here for the Saskatchewan DOT Website for oversize and over-weight hauling permits.
The Saskatchewan Truckers’ Guide is for all types of trucking but also includes over-dimensional information issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of transportation.  Very useful and thorough.
Canada Ministry of Highway and Infrastructure Weights and Dimensions Administration Manual.

Legal Loads:
Length: 75′ overall long. Trailer length maximum is 53’.
Width: 8’ 6” wide.
Height: 13’ 6” tall.
Weight: 12,100 lbs on steer axle, 20,200 pounds on single axle, 37,400 lbs on tridem axle.
Overhang: Kingpin settings and trailer wheelbase positions are important.  Call to clarify.

Routine over-weight, oversize shipping, trucking and transport permits:
Length: Since Saskatchewan Province has no said length restrictions your overall length approval will depend on your proposed route.
Width: No set maximums, depends on routing.
Height: No set maximums, depends on routing.
Weight: Saskatchewan is tough.  No single numbers, 48,000 lbs on tandem, 72,000 lbs on tridem, if you are over 60,000 lbs on tridem prepare for a bridge survey.
Overhang: No set limits, depends on routing.

Lights, flags and markers:
If over 102″ wide you will need amber lights for night running and flags for daytime travel.  A WIDELOAD or “D” sign is required for all wideloads over 10′ wide and “OVERSIZE LOAD” banner is NOT allowed.  If you are moving at night your banner must be illuminated with additional amber light in the center of the rear.  If over 10′ 9″ wide the cab of tractor must be mounted with an amber light.  If over 82′ long you MUST have a “D” sign or LONG LOAD banner mounted on the rear.  If not transporting a load you must cover ANY signs.

NOTES:  Lift axles are not permitted.  Flip axles can be used if trailer king pin to center distance is is less than 45′ 5″, the trailer is no longer than 53′ and the load is classified as NON DIVISIBLE.  A tractor wheelbase from the center of the steer axle to the center of the drive axle can not measure over 244″ unless you permit the load with a longer wheelbase AND IF they approve it.  This only applies to oversize permits and overweight will not be eligible.  A tridem drive tractor is NOT recognized by the Province of Saskatchewan except for moves that are large and NON DIVISIBLE, IF a tridem drive tractor IS allowed it MUST have a wheel base of no less than 260″ and no greater than 268″.  A spread axles trailer that has axles spacings of greater than 6′ is considered a single axle for weight calculations and is not allowed to carry more than a combined total weight of 20,000 pounds or 10,000 pounds per axle.  EXCEPT when in the case of when the object being shipped is NOT over 37,500 pounds loaded on the spread.  Please leave Saskatchewan experiences below.  This is a tough Province to get solid numbers out of and our viewers can use your experience to help them.

FROST & THAW LAW RESTRICTIONS: Saskatchewan Province does have spring weight restrictions and the roads and highways are dependent on conditions.  These restrictions usually apply to all secondary roads and not main highways.  Overall weight reductions may be imposed in some areas.  Check with Saskatchewan Province permit office for clarification.

Travel times and restrictions:
Holiday restrictions vary, contact SGI permit office to see if you can travel or not.  Daytime travel only for loads over 82′ in length, 12′ 2″ in width and 16′ in height.  No movement is allowed on Friday after 3:00 pm from July 1 until Labor day.  Night time travel is permitted if under the above maximums but must have amber lights on all 4 outer most corners and reflective sign on rear indicating OVERSIZE or LONG LOAD.

Pilot Car and Escort vehicle information:
Length: If load is over 98′ on 2 lanes 1 rear pilot car (escort) is required.  If over 118′ in length 1 front and 2 rear pilot car (escort vehicle) is required.
Width: If a load goes beyond the center line of the road then 1 front escort is required.  If over 16′ 4″ wide you will be required to have 1 front and 1 rear escort.
Height: Up to the permit office depending on route.  If over 17′ 2″ in height you will be required to have a bucket truck travel with you.
Weight: For over weight shipments it looks like an escort vehicle will not be required.
Overhang: Case by case basis.  Contact permit office for clarification.

Pilot car and escort vehicle requirements:
All pilot cars/escort vehicles must display a bumper or roof mounted “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. Sign must be at least 5′ long and 12″ in height, yellow in color with black letters no less than 10″ tall and 1 1/2″ in width. Vehicle must have 2 safety flags red or orange in color and be a minimum of 18″ of length and/or height mounted at a 40 to 70 degree angle on all 4 corners of the vehicle. Company identification signs must be placed on both sides of the pilot car (escort vehicle) displaying the name of the company, phone number and be placed on both the left and right hand sides of the vehicle. These signs must be no less that 8″ tall x 12″ wide and identity writing must be plainly legible. Vehicle must be equipped with a horizontally mounted rotating (or strobe) amber colored flashing light which must be visible from a 360 degree angle from a minimum of 500 feet. Vehicles must be equipped with a CB radio or 2-way communication device, 2 – 5 pound fire extinguishers type A, B and C, a sign with the word “STOP” on one side and “SLOW” on the other with dimensions of no less than 18″ in diameter with a minimum of 6″ letters. A red safety colored flag with handle no less than 18″ square, 3 reflective emergency road triangles or 18″ traffic cones, 2 OVERSIZE LOAD banners (yellow with black lettering) and a safety colored (red, orange, yellow or lime green) vest, jacket or shirt (used while directing traffic).

 

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Saskatchewan Province DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

 

Saskatchewan Province road & highway conditions.
Saskatchewan Province permit offices.
Saskatchewan pilot car companies.
Saskatchewan trucking companies.
Federal bridge formula.
Frost thaw laws.

 

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Manitoba shipping regulations

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Manitoba shipping regulations

These are the Province of Manitoba DOT shipping regulations, limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads over the roads and highways in Manitoba Canada.

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Trucking & pilot car directory.

Locate trucking companies and pilot car companies in Manitoba, Canada:

Manitoba trucking company directory.
Manitoba pilot cars and truck escorts.

Legal limits.

Legal load limits:

Length: The overall maximum length without a permit is 23 meters.
Width: The maximum width allowed without a permit is 2.6 meters.
Height: 4.15 meters is the maximum height allowed by Manitoba DOT without a permit.
Weight: 9,100 kg on steer (seems high to us so NOT a confirmed number –  use reference link below), tandem axles: 17,000 kgs, tridem: 17,000 kgs,  or 3 axel combination with proper spacing of a 23,700, quadem: 31,600 kgs, 5 axle: 39,500 kgs and 6 axles: 46,500 kgs. Let me refer you to our reference on this for clarification from Manitoba DOT as there are different weight classes.
Overhang: Our researchers are unable to find any information on maximum allowed legal overhang. We did find the pilot car requirements of 25 meters. We will call and update at a later time or you can call Debra Martin at: 204-326-8292 M-F 8-4 – if you do please comment below as this author is writing on a Sat. and they are closed. Thank you!

Routine trucking permits.

Oversize and overweight trucking permits that are issued routinely by Manitoba province:

Length:  30 meters on length is about all you are going to get.
Width: 5 meters wide for routine permits depending on routing.
Height: Depending on routing as Manitoba DOT has designated routes the maximum height is 4.8 meters.
Weight: We were unable to get a solid figure. Manitoba DOT has different zones for weight restrictions so it all depends on which zone you need to travel in. See Manitoba DOT zone map.
Overhang: Based on the comment they made on 25 meters of rear overhang we are going to say that up to this amount is routine. If you need to speak to them call the number located above in “legal load limits” in the “overhang” section.

Superload information.

Manitoba DOT information on suplerloads or extra ordinary loads:

We will do more research on superloads in Manitoba in the future. The Manitoba DOT documentation does not cover or mention much about them so we will need to speak with someone on the phone. We are able to  see that they are well versed in shipping superloads as they mention in their online documentation that there will make arrangements to remove road side signs and replace them for shipments that are in excess of the road width. We will get back to this section soon but in the meantime appreciate any comments you may be able to leave for other visitors below.

Permitted travel times and restrictions.

Manitoba DOT permitted travel times and restrictions:

Daylight travel times are defined as from sunrise to sunset in Manitoba. No travel is permitted after 3 PM on Fridays during the summer months for shipments in excess of 3.4 meters (11′ 2″) wide on seasonal restricted roads. In the spring shipments in excess of 4.6 meters (15′) in width are not allowed to travel on roads during the spring restriction times. On routes that are not seasonally restricted you may proceed (multiple lane roads) until 3 PM as long as you are no wider than 3.7 meters in width (12′ 2″) on Friday and resume travel on Saturday at sunrise however if you are in excess of 25 meters in length (82′) you are not permitted to travel after 3 PM on Fridays during the summer months if you are on a seasonally restricted highway and resume on Saturday at sunrise – you are allowed however to travel on holidays. Sunday travel is permitted for loads up to 3.85 meters (12′ 7″) in width on all roads that have no seasonal restrictions. On a single lane highway on holidays you can not exceed 3.4 meters (11′ 2″) in order to travel. On multiple lane roads you can travel only if you are less than 3.7 meters (12′ 2″). This is very confusing so always refer to your permit for final verification but to help the matter lets go over the restricted routes:

  • Highway 1 from Falcon lake to the Manitoba/Ontario border.
  • Highway 6, 8, 9, 15, 16, 44, 307, 313, 317.
  • Highway 10 from the US border to Riding Mountain National Park.
  • Highway 11 but only north of highway 44.
  • Highway 12 but only north of highway 15.
  • Highway 59 from the west boundary line of Brokenhead to Grand Beach and the South perimeter of St. Malo

Here is the Manitoba link for spring road restrictions with zones to help you with interpretation. Holidays observed are: New years day, Provincial day, Good Friday, Victoria day, Canada day, Family day, Labour day, Thanksgiving day, Remembrance day, Christmas day and on Boxing day.

When pilot cars are required.

Manitoba DOT requires you to have a pilot car if your shipment is in excess of any of the following regulated limits:

Length: Shipments that are in excess of30 meters (98′ 5″) long require 1 pilot car/escort vehicle on the rear of the shipment on all roads. For shipments that include a booster of a jeep that are over 31 meters (101′ 9″) you are required to have 1 rear pilot car vehicle on all roads.
Width: If your shipment is in excess of 4.6 meters (15′) wide then you are required to have 1 front pilot car on single lane roads and 1 rear pilot car/escort on multiple lane roads. If your load is in excess of 3.66 meters (12′) but less than 4.55 meters ( 14′ 7″) then you are permitted to travel at night as long as you have 1 front and 1 read pilot car/escort vehicle on all roads and highways. Mobile homes can travel at night on multiple lane roads as long as it does not exceed 5 meters wide (16′ 4″) but are required to have 1 pilot car on the rear.
Height: If you are approved for a shipment that is over the legal limits Manitoba DOT has designated routes and you are not required to have a pilot car.
Weight: As long as your shipment is able to maintain the minimum speed requirements you will more than likely not be required to have a pilot car as long as your shipment is overweight only.
Overhang: Overhang is approved on a case by case basis. Check with the Manitoba DOT for further information to see if your shipment will require a pilot car due to excessive overhang.

Pilot car certifications.

Manitoba DOT certifications and requirements of pilot cars (escort vehicles):

Pilot car/escort vehicle operators are required to take a Manitoba DOT certification course in order to operate in this province. The certification program is recognized by all US jurisdictions that require PEVO except for New York state. Your vehicle is required to have a lighted sign box that is a minimum of 180 cm x 35 cm x 10 cm (72″ x 14″ x 4″), 2 – 175 mm (7″) diameter flashing lights mounted on the top of the sign box on each side with 2 amber strobing or rotating lights a minimum of 203 mm (8″) mounted between the flashing lights on top of the box as well. The sign box must light up and be visible from a minimum distance of 200 meters (656′). The sign box must have either a red and white D sign or a yellow with black lettering stating “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD”,  OR “LONG LOAD”. If you have the “D” sign your letter must be no less than 20 cm (8″) in height with a 4 cm (1 5/8″) line thickness. If you have the yellow sign your lettering must be no less than 20 cm (8″) with a 4 cm (1 5/8″) line thickness. The sign box must be mounted on the top of the vehicle and covered when not in operation. You are also expected to have the following items inside of the vehicle: CB radio or high powered 2-way radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher type A, B & C of at least a 2 liters, 3 reflective road triangles, 3 traffic cones, reflective vest (worn while working), slow/stop sign, 3 red or orange safety colored flags no less than 40 x 40 cm (16″ x 16″), nose cone flashlight and a hard hat.

To operate in Manitoba you must obtain a light permit. More information is available by calling: 204-985-0920

Shipment, truck and trailer markings.

Truck, trailer and shipment required signs, banners and flags in Manitoba:

All trucks that are hauling oversize or overweight loads must have a strobing, flashing or rotating amber light mounted to the roof that is visible from 360 degrees at a minimum distance of 200 meters (656′). All 4 outermost corners corners of the overall shipment and any obtrusive points must have flags mounted to them that are safety red or orange in color no less than 40 cm x 40 cm (16″ x 16″) and have the flags exchanged for lighting if moving during the night. A sign stating the nature of the load; “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD” or “LONG LOAD” must be mounted to the front and rear of the overall shipment. Signs must be a minimum of 12′ in height and 6′ in width with a yellow background and black letting with lettering thickness no less than 4 cm (1 5/8″) thick.

Manitoba DOT contact and other information.

Manitoba DOT contact and other information:

Manitoba DOT – Central Permit Office
Telephone help line, Winnipeg; 877-812-0009 or 204-945-3961 (compliance: 204-945-3890)
Fax line: 204-945-3961
Hours of service: 7:30 AM until 6 PM Monday thru Friday – CENTRAL TIME ZONE.
Manitoba DOT oversize and overweight trucking permits website.
Manitoba spring thaw road restrictions information.
Manitoba DOT axle and axle group weight definitions and restrictions.
Manitoba province current road conditions and closure information.

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Manitoba Province DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

 

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Alberta DOT Shipping Regulations

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These are the Province of Alberta DOT shipping regulations, limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads over the roads and highways in the Province of Alberta.

Alberta Canada oversize and overweight shipping regulations.

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Trucking & pilot car directory.

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Legal load limits.

Alberta DOT legal load limits:

Length: The overall maximum length allowed in Alberta without a permit is 23 meters (75′ 3″).
Width: The maximum width allowed is 2.6 meters (8′ 6″‘).
Height: The maximum height allowed in Alberta is 4.15 meters 13′ 7″.
Weight: 6,000 kg maximum on steer axle. Tandem axles: 17,000 kg. Tridum axels is 17,000 kilograms (37,478.6 lbs) as well. All axle weights are subject to the size of the tire.
Overhang: We have no information on allowable overhang in Alberta. Please share your knowledge with others below.
Notes:

* Super single tires require “New Generation, Wide Base” tires with a minimum tire width of 445 mm. Available by permit only. Super single tires do not apply to the steering axle.
** These weights for tridem axles apply to provincial highways only. The maximum weight for a tridem axle on a municipal road is 17,000 kg. Permits may be available to achieve heavier weights.
*** All axle weights are subject to minimum tire size. The maximum weight per tire shall not exceed the lesser of the tire manufacturer’s weight rating or the width of the tire stamped on the sidewall multiplied by 10 kg/mm.
Source: Alberta Transportation

Routine trucking permits.

Oversize and overweight trucking permits that are routinely issued by the Alberta DOT:

Length: 52 meters (170′ 8″) is about the maximum length you can get by with on a routine permit.
Width: 14′ 7″ wide depending on routing  for routine trucking permits.
Height: 5.3 meters (17′ 5″) in height is the cut off point for routine permits of course contingent on routing.
Weight: Weight is where you run into a problem. Alberta wants to know every single detail down to the size of tire you are running. Routing being a huge issue we can’t state a “routine” weight as it all depends on your axle spacings, combinations and tire sizes. Just for a safe number we’re going to say a routine permit caps out at 43,359.2 kilograms (100,000 lbs).
Overhang: 6.09 meters is about the most you can get on routine depending on routing.

Superload information.

Alberta superload information:

The maximum width normally allowed is 7.32 meters (24′) so anything over this width is a superload. We are researching information pertaining to shipping superloads in the province of Alberta Canada. If you happen to have expertise or knowledge of trucking superloads in this province please share your information for our other viewers below. Thank you.

Permitted travel times & restrictions.

Alberta DOT travel times and restrictions for oversize and overweight trucking:

The rule of 1/2 hour before sunrise until one full hour after sunset is observed in Alberta. Travel is allowed on Fridays until 3pm in the afternoon for loads that exceed 3.85 meters in width (12′ 7″) (WE WILL NEED TO DOUBLE CHECK THIS AS IT WAS LEFT AS A CORRECTION COMMENT BELOW). Travel is otherwise allowed and unrestricted on Saturdays unless stated on your permit.  Night travel is permitted for loads that are over length as long as you have 1 rear pilot car/escort vehicle and are on multiple lane roads. If your shipment is no longer than of 42 meters (137′ 10″) on a single lane road you will be required to have1 front pilot car/escort vehicle and 1 rear pilot car/escort vehicle. Weekend travel is permitted for loads that are over length only. If your shipment is in excess of 4.45 meters (14′ 7″) in width you will be permitted to travel only during daylight hours. If over 3.85 meters (12′ 7″) in width you may not travel on Sundays. There is not travel permitted on the following holidays: New Years day, Provincial day, Good Friday, Victoria day, Canada day, Family day, Labour day, Thanksgiving day, Remembrance day, Christmas day and on Boxing day.

Adverse weather conditions: If adverse weather conditions are reported you may not proceed with your shipment and are required to remain where ever you are. If adverse weather conditions interrupt your shipment you are required to pull over at the nearest suitable location even if it is on the side of the road unless you are over width. Over width loads must continue until they are able to completely turn off of the road and remain until adverse weather conditions stop. If your shipment is over 4.45 meters (14′ 7″) in width or 5.32 meters (17′ 5″) in height you are not permitted to travel with snow or fog visibility less than 150 meters (492′), if the road is covered with snow or ice or sleet or any other conditions that may effect the driver from proceeding with the absolute safety in mind first and foremost.

Frost laws: Alberta does have frost laws but when they are in effect changes every year based on testing with a heat flow model that measures to 30 cm below the surface. So, if you are shipping during the spring months you will need to call the number below for the exact frost law restriction dates. There are exemptions which include milk and bread trucks, farm machinery, water, fuel, fertilizer, mail and buses.

When pilot cars are required.

If your shipment is in excess of any of the following you will be required to have a pilot car escort you:

Length: If your shipment is in excess of 34 meters (111′) in overall length you are required to have 1 rear pilot car on single lane roads. For shipments in excess of 38 meters (124′ 8″) you are required to have 1 front pilot car/escort and 1 rear pilot car/escort.
Width: If your shipment is in excess of 3.85 meters (12′ 7″) wide you are required to have 1 front pilot car/escort on a single lane road or one rear pilot car/escort on multiple lane roads. For shipments over 4.45 meters (14′ 7″) wide require 1 front pilot car/escort and 1 rear pilot car/escort on single lane roads. If your shipment is in excess of 5.5 meters (18′) you are required to have 1 front and 1 rear pilot car/escort vehicle on all roads.
Height: Alberta does not normally use pilot cars with high poles as they have designated routes for shipments that are over height. You can view the routes on the Alberta DOT high load corridor page located here.
Weight: As long as your shipment can maintain the minimum required speed limit you will probably not be required to have a pilot car/escort by the Alberta DOT.
Overhang: If you have overhang that is over 6.5 meters (21′ 4″) you will be required to have 1 rear pilot car/escort vehicle. If your shipment overhang is in excess of 9 meters (29′ 6″) you will be required to have 1 front and 1 rear pilot car/escort vehicle.

Pilot car requirements.

Pilot car (escort vehicle) requirements for operating in Alberta province are as follows:

Pilot car/escort vehicle operators are NOT required to take any sort of DOT certification course in order to operate in Canada. Your vehicle is required however to have a lighted sign box that is a minimum of 180 cm x 35 cm x 10 cm (72″ x 14″ x 4″), 2 – 175 mm (7″) diameter flashing lights mounted on the top of the sign box on each side with 2 amber strobing or rotating lights a minimum of 203 mm (8″) mounted between the flashing lights on top of the box as well. The sign box must light up and be visible from a minimum distance of 200 meters (656′). The sign box must have either a red and white D sign or a yellow with black lettering stating “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD”,  OR “LONG LOAD”. If you have the “D” sign your letter must be no less than 20 cm (8″) in height with a 4 cm (1 5/8″) line thickness. If you have the yellow sign your lettering must be no less than 20 cm (8″) with a 4 cm (1 5/8″) line thickness. The sign box must be mounted on the top of the vehicle and covered when not in operation. You are also expected to have the following items inside of the vehicle: CB radio or high powered 2-way radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher type A, B & C of at least a 2 liters, 3 reflective road triangles, 3 traffic cones, reflective vest (worn while working), slow/stop sign, 3 red or orange safety colored flags no less than 40 x 40 cm (16″ x 16″), nose cone flashlight and a hard hat.

Shipment, truck & trailer markings.

Truck, trailer and shipment required signs, banners and flags:

All trucks that are hauling oversize or overweight loads must have a strobing, flashing or rotating amber light mounted to the roof that is visible from 360 degrees at a minimum distance of 200 meters (656′). All 4 outermost corners corners of the overall shipment and any obtrusive points must have flags mounted to them that are safety red or orange in color no less than 40 cm x 40 cm (16″ x 16″) and have the flags exchanged for lighting if moving during the night. A sign stating the nature of the load; “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD” or “LONG LOAD” must be mounted to the front and rear of the overall shipment. Signs must be a minimum of 12′ in height and 6′ in width with a yellow background and black letting with lettering thickness no less than 4 cm (1 5/8″) thick.

Alberta DOT and other information.

Alberta DOT contact  and other information:

Alberta DOT & Central Permit Office
Telephone help line: 403-342-7138 toll free (all of North America): 800-662-7138
Fax: 403-340-5278
Road ban information: Current road bans. Toll free (all of North America): 855-762-3226
6 AM until 12 Midnight Monday – Friday
7 Am until 10 PM on weekends and holidays – MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE

Alberta current road restrictions from construction maintenance and spring thaw law. Excellent resource!
Alberta Canada truck driver hours of service.
Alberta Canada road and weather conditions.
Alberta DOT permit office website.

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Alberta Province DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

 

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Wyoming State Shipping Regulations

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Wyoming State Shipping Regulations

These are the Wyoming state shipping regulations, limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads on roads and highways.

Wyoming state shipping regulations.

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Wyoming State DOT Trucking Information.

Weather, trucks & pilot cars.

Wyoming trucking  company and pilot car directory:

Wyoming trucking company directory.
Wyoming pilot car company directory.
Wyoming oversize and heavy haul trucking permits.

Legal load max.

Legal Loads:

Length:  for trailers up to 60′ long.
Width: 8’ 6” wide.
Height: 14’ tall.
Weight: 80,000 lbs. GVW, 20,000 single, 34,000 tandem.
Overhang: No limit on overhang stated.

Routine issued oversize and heavy haul trucking permits.

Routine over-weight, oversize shipping, trucking and transport permits:

Length: Up to 90′ long on a single unit and 110′ on a combined unit.
Width: Up to 18′ wide depending on routing.
Height: 17′
Weight: Single 25,000 lbs., tandem axle 55,000 lbs., tridem axle 65,000 lbs., 74,000 lbs. with a gross weight determined by your axle configurations.  For loads exceeding 150,000 pounds expect permit issuance time delays. Overhang: It’s pretty good in Wyoming as they have nothing is specified directly.

Notes:  Wyoming like to issue permits at their ports of entry.  Make sure you call well in advance if you plan on traveling through this state.  Any load that is over 18′ wide, 17′ tall or up to 250,000 lbs will need to be reviewed by the state.  It can take up to 2 weeks for approval.  If you have odd axle configurations, expect trouble.

Travel times.

Travel times and restrictions:

Night time travel is permitted for the shipment of loads under 10′ wide and under 90′ in length overall on interstate roads only.  Shipment must display amber lights and appropriate banners for night movement.  Oversize and overweight shipments may travel one half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset.  No holiday travel is permitted if you are being escorted on any of the following holidays; New Years day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving day and on Christmas day.  If the holiday causes a 3 day weekend you will not be allowed to travel on the day before or after the 3 day period.  If the holiday falls on a Saturday and your shipment is required to be escorted you may not travel on Friday morning and travel does not resume again until Monday morning.  If the holiday is on a Sunday and you are required to be escorted you must cease travel on Friday evening and travel does not resume again until Tuesday morning.

When pilot cars are needed in Wyoming.

Pilot Car and Escort vehicle information:

Length: If shipment is over 110′ long you will require 1 front and one rear pilot car (escort).
Width: If shipment is over 14′ in width you will be required to have 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort).
Height: All depends on proposed routing.  If height of load exceeds 15′ you will “probably” be required to have a front high pole escort but not positively. If height is 17′ you will more than likely be required to have a high pole escort in the front of the load.   Call and speak with them directly for clarification.
Weight: Check with the Wyoming port of to see if your weight class will require a pilot car/escort.
Overhang: No specified limits.  This is something they like to see for themselves at the ports.  If your load is secure and safe looking but not too long overall and have flags/amber lights then you will possibly not be required to have a pilot car.

Wyoming pilot car requirements to operate.

Pilot car and escort vehicle requirements:

No motorcycles are allowed.  Vehicle must be equipped with a horizontally mounted rotating (or strobe) amber colored flashing light no less than 4″ in diameter which must be visible from a 360 degree angle from a minimum of 500 feet.  All pilot cars/escort vehicles must display a bumper or roof mounted “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. Sign must be at least 5′ long and 10″ in height, yellow in color with black letters no less than 8″ tall and 1 ” in width.  Vehicle must have 2 safety flags red or orange in color and be a minimum of 12″ of length and/or height mounted at a 40 to 70 degree angle on top middle section of the vehicle.  Vehicles must be equipped with a CB radio or 2-way communication device,  at least 1 – 5 pound fire extinguishers type A, B and C, 3 reflective emergency road triangles and extra flags.

Wyoming DOT contact information.

Contact information:

Physical address:
Wyoming Department of Transportation
5300 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82009

Email: owl@wyo.gov
Help telephone line: 307-777-4376
Fax: 307-777-4399
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:o0 pm

Mountain Time Zone

Click here for the Wyoming DOT Website for oversize and over-weight hauling permits. The port of entry can issue permits for routine shipments and is open 24  hours a day.  You must call in advance.

Ports of entry: Alpine 307-654-7569, Casper 307-473-3280, Cheyenne (I-80) 307-777-4894, (I-25) 307-777-4896, Evanston 307-789-3538, Frannie 307-664-2389, Gillette 307-682-4030 Kemmerer 307-877-4229, Laramie 307-745-2200, Lusk 307-334-3814, Sheridan 307-674-2350, Sundance 307-283-1616 and Torrington 307-532-2519.

Permits are also available at: Basin 307-568-3400, Cody 307-587-2220, Douglas 307-358-5515, Lander 307-332-4151, Pinedale 307-367-4488, Rawlins 307-328-4100, Riverton 307-856-1341, Rock Spring 307-352-3049, Worland 307-347-2822, Wheatland 307-322-2558 and Jackson 307-733-3665.
Wyoming road and weather conditions.
Wyoming road closure information.

 

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Wyoming State DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

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Wisconsin State Shipping Regulations

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These are the Wisconsin State shipping regulations, DOT limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads over the roads and highways.

Wisconsin state shipping regulations and permits.

The great state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin State shipping regulations for heavy haul and oversize trucking. DOT legal limits, pilot cars, requirements, road conditions and more.

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Trucking company and pilot car directory.
Wisconsin trucking and pilot car companies:

Wisconsin trucking company directory.
Wisconsin pilot car company directory.

Legal load limits.
Legal Loads:

Length: Over all 75′ maximum for a truck and trailer.  Combination of 2 vehicles is  70′ and single vehicle and load is 45′ in maximum length allowed by state law.  They do have some restricted routes for size and routes for combinations.  For more information click here (.pdf).
Width: 8’ 6” wide.
Height: 13’ 6” tall.
Weight: 80,000 lbs. GVW, up to 13,000 lbs on steer axle, 11,000 lbs on a  single wheel or end of an axle, 20,000 lbs on a single axle, 34,000 lbs on a tandem axle.  For more restrictions see link above under “length”.
Overhang: 3′ in the front and 4′ in the rear.  Red flagged in daytime and red light at night.

Routine trucking permits.
Routine over-weight, oversize shipping, trucking and transport permits:

Length: Anything under 130′ long is routinely permitted.  They do have some stuff going on that is odd for some routes so call if you are close to this length.  Manufactured homes and mobile homes maximum is 80′ in length or 110′ combined as per Wisconsin state shipping regulations.
Width: Up to about 16′ in length for routine permits.  Anything over than is going to take time.
Height: 14′ is about the most you can get away with on routine permits and main routes.  The Wisconsin state shipping regulations are going to want to route you on Federal Highways.  If over 15′ 6″ expect possible permit delays depending on your route.  They seem to have no height limits but you have to be specific on your proposed routing and take them specific plan.  This is a good thing as you will probably NOT be required to do a route survey as they are pretty organized on their maximum height capabilities.

Weight: They have frost laws in effect from March 15 – May 15 so confirm that it’s even possible to ship during these months.  Steer: 13,000, Single up to 20,000 lbs., up to 65,000 lbs. on Tandem, Tridem up to 81,000 lbs., Quadem, up to 90,000 lbs.  5 axles up to 100,000 lbs., 6 axle up to 166,000 lbs., 7 axle up to 182,000 lbs., 8 axles up to 191,000 lbs.  Over 150,000 lbs is a super load.  This is all depending on axle spacing and tractor configurations.
Overhang: Nothing specified so it’s a case by case basis.

Legal travel times.
Travel times and restrictions:

Sunrise to sunset applies with no half hour window stated.  Night time travel is permitted for loads under 100′ in length, 12′ in width and 13′ 6″ in height.  Travel on the weekend is allowed for all loads that are under 100′ long, 12′ wide and 13′ 6″ in height from Memorial day until Labor day..  All loads over these limits can only travel until 12 noon on Saturday from Memorial day and Labor day.  No travel is allowed from 4 pm until 11 pm on Fridays or Sundays.  No holiday travel on New Years day, Labor day, Memorial day, Thanksgiving day, Independence day and Christmas day.  If the holiday is on a Sunday you can not travel on Monday.  If the holiday is on a Saturday you may not travel on Friday.  IF you are on a humanitarian project you can possibly get the Wisconsin state shipping regulations to work towards your advantage and get the travel times lifted but don’t ask if it’s not a totally legitimate excuse.

When are pilot cars required.
Pilot Car and Escort vehicle information:

Length: 95′ to 110′ one rear pilot car (escort) is required.
Width: Loads over 12’ 6” some roads requires 1 (but not all), 15’ to 16’ feet in width needs 1 front on non divided highways or 1 rear on divided highways.  16’ to 22’ wide requires 1 police escort on some routes.  Non divided roads require 1 police in front, divided 1 police in rear.  You never know with this state as the same load may be able to run at a later date with a civilian escort.
Height: It all depends on your route with this state.
Weight: Check with the Wisconsin State of to see if your weight class will require a pilot car/escort.
Overhang: Who knows?

Notes:  Don’t bid on a shipment or plan on anything in this state without speaking with them first and make sure you get the persons name.  Permits are usually valid for 14 days or one trip which ever happens first.

Pilot car certifications.
Pilot car and escort vehicle requirements:

All pilot cars/escort vehicles must have head lights turned on with hazard lights when in movement on a load as per Wisconsin state shipping regulations.  Amber light must be turned on and NEVER used when not escorting.  You will need two red or orange flags mounted on each side of the vehicle no less than 18″ square.  Pilot cars must have an OVERSIZE LOAD sign mounted on the roof of the vehicle clearly visible from the front and rear of the vehicle.  This sign needs to be yellow in color with minimum dimensions of 12″ in height and 60″ in length with black letters no less than 1 1/2″ thick and 10″ in height.  Driver must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have a state issued escort vehicles operators license.  Vehicle must be equipped with 2 horizontally mounted rotating (or strobe) amber colored flashing light no less than 4″ in diameter which must be visible from a 360 degree angle from a minimum of 500 feet.

Wisconsin DOT.
Contact information:

Physical address:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Motor Carrier Services (oversize)
PO Box 7980
Madison, WI  53707-7980

Email: oversize-permits.dmv@dot.wi.gov
Help telephone line: 608-266-7320
Fax: 608-264-7751
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:o0 pm
Central Time Zone

Wisconsin road & highway conditions.
Wisconsin DOT website – oversize and overweight.
Wisconsin permit applications .

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Wisconsin State DOT Permits office before commencing movement.
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West Virginia State Shipping Regulations

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West Virginia State Shipping Regulations

These are the West Virginia State DOT shipping regulations, limitations, rules and laws for the trucking of oversize and over weight loads over the roads and highways in the state of West Virginia.

West Virginia state shipping regulations for oversize and overweight trucking as per the DOT permits department.

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West Virginia state shipping regulations for heavy haul trucking and pilot car companies.

West Virginia State Regulations – Oversize Shipping, Trucking and Transport permits
West Virginia State DOT Trucking Information.

Please help others by contributing your knowledge below.

Trucking company and pilot car directory.

Legal load limits.

Routine trucking permits

Legal travel times.

When are pilot cars required

Pilot car certifications.

Wisconsin DOT

The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the West Virginia State DOT Permits office before commencing movement.

 

 

 

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