Arizona Oversize and Overweight Permits
Contact (877) 817-2241 for Oversize Permits in Arizona.
We help businesses and individuals acquire permits for their oversize or overweight loads. Permits are mandatory for loads exceeding certain weights and sizes to travel without fines. Call us now to get started!
Arizona Oversize Load Restrictions and Limits
Here are the dimensions and weight in Arizona before your load requires permits:
- Length: 65 feet.
- Width: 8 feet and 6 inches.
- Height: 14 ft on interstates and 13 ft on secondary roads.
- Overhang: 3ft in the front and 6ft off the rear.
What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Arizona?
Below are the costs of single and annual oversize and overweight permits in Arizona. Call us for a simplified process of acquiring the necessary permits at (877) 817-2241!
- Oversize single-trip permits in Arizona: $15
- Oversize 30-day permits in Arizona: $30
- Oversize and overweight single-trip permits in Arizona: $75
- Oversize and overweight 30-day permits in Arizona: $75
- Oversize annual permits in Arizona: $360
- Oversize and overweight annual permits in Arizona: $600
Super Load Information for Arizona
A load is considered a super load in Arizona if it exceeds the following dimensions and weight and must be accompanied by a class C permit.
- Length: 120 feet
- Width: 14 feet
- Height: 16 feet
- Weight: 250,000 pounds
Arizona Super Load Permit Costs
- Class C shipments no greater than 18 feet in height and/or width and 80,000 pounds: $30
- Over 80,000 pounds: $90
- Over 18 feet in height and width but not over 80,000 pounds: $40
- Shipments over 18 feet in height and width and/or 80,000 pounds: $100
For mobile home shipments:
- 16 feet wide
- 16 feet high
- 120 feet in overall length (vehicle and load combination length)
- 80,000 pounds combined gross vehicle weight rating
- Within statutory axle group weight limits
ADOT ePRO. “Easy” Class C Mobile Home Permits are only valid on ADOT roadways. Transporters must check with local jurisdictions for permission to travel on roads not under ADOT jurisdiction.
Oversize Load Signs in Arizona | Safety Flags and Warning Signs
Required safety markings, safety flags, and warning lights for oversize loads in Arizona:
- If the shipment is over 102″ in width, it must be flagged on the 4 outermost corners of the combined shipment.
- Flags must be red and be not less than 12″ in either direction.
- Proper “OVERSIZE LOAD” or “WIDE LOAD” banners/signs must be displayed on the uppermost front of the overall shipment (front of the truck), no less than 5′ from the pavement line. The banner/sign must be at least 6′ in length and 12′ in height, with reasonable size, thickness, and height.
- Reflective or illuminated banners/signs are required if you seek or award night movement.
Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Arizona
Here are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Arizona:
- Length: 120 feet.
- Width: 14 feet.
- Height: 16 feet.
- Overhang: 3 feet front or 6 feet off of the rear.
Below is the maximum weight your load can be, even with a permit in Arizona:
- Single Axle Weight Permits: 28,000 pounds
- Five axle Weight Permits: 104,000 pounds
- Six axle Weight Permits: 108,000 pounds
- Seven axle Weight Permits: 117,000 pounds
- Class C: 250,000 pounds
NOTES: The above routinely permitted shipments must be filed as class “A” permits. Class A permits are for anything under 120 feet in length, 14 feet in width, 16 feet in height, or under 250,000 pounds. The maximum speed for all oversized/overweight shipments is 55 mph.
Legal Travel Times for Oversize and Overweight Loads in Arizona
- The one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset rule applies.
- Travel on weekends and holidays is permitted.
- Night-time travel applies to any shipment that is not more than 120 feet long, 16 feet wide, 16 feet tall, or less than 250,000 pounds.
- If you are empty but overweight, you can travel continuously.
- If overweight only, you will be allowed continuous travel.
- Under 10 feet of overhang, 10 feet in width or 14 feet in height, will likely be granted continuous travel.
- Some loads will NOT be granted travel on weekends.
NOTE: Always refer to the documentation on your permit to verify travel times.
Heavy Haul and Oversize Trucking Permit Limitations in Arizona
Here are the maximum weights allowed per axle:
- Single axle: 28,000 pounds
- Tandem axles or tridem, and four axles: it depends entirely upon the axle spacings and tire sizes.
- Trunnion: 60,000 pounds.
- Five axles: 104,000 pounds
- Six axles: 108,000 pounds
- Seven axles: 117,000 pounds
Oversize Load Truck Signs and Flags Required in Arizona
- All oversize, long-load, wide load signs should be at least of 6 feet wide and 1 foot tall. They shall be mounted on the forward of the tractor-trailer and rearmost part of the load or the vehicle in which the shipment is loaded in a manner visible to motorists.
- The sign should have a yellow background with black letters, and if you wish to move during daylight hours.
- The background must be reflective or illuminated so it’s visible.
- All over-width vehicles wider than 8’6″ or transporting a load exceeding 9 feet in width must display oversize load signs.
- All shipments and vehicles must be flagged with red flags that are a minimum of 12 inches square or larger on all extremities.
- All loads or vehicles with an overhang in the front or the rear must be flagged and/or lighted.
Oversize and Overweight Load Travel Times in Arizona
NOTE: Arizona Does Not Recognize Daylight Savings Time
- Daylight hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
- Night travel may be allowed for vehicles that do not exceed 16 feet wide, 16 feet high, 120 feet long, or less than 250,000 pounds. (Refer to your permit)
- A load within these limits shall have escort vehicles if 11 feet wide to 14 feet wide; 1 rear pilot car or escort vehicle is requi,red or if 14’1″ to 16 feet wide, you will need a front and rear pilot car and escort vehicle.
- If the shipment is more than 15 feet in height, you may be required to have a pilot car with a height pole.
- Travel is prohibited on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- State permit office is closed on Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day, and Veteran’s Day.
Weekend Travel
If the shipment is not greater than 16 feet wide, 16 feet high, 120 feet long, or 250,000 pounds, it may be allowed to travel on specified routes from 3 AM until 12 noon on weekends.
Night Movement
For shipments that do not exceed any of the following dimensions: 16 feet wide, 16 feet high, 120 feet long, and/or 250,000 pounds, night moves should be permitted and noted (if allowed on your route) under restrictions on your permit.
Heavy Haul Only
Shipments that are not over 10 feet wide or not over 14 feet tall with less than 10 feet of overhang may be granted continuous travel with a permit. However, no travel may be allowed on Saturdays or Sundays. In addition, be advised that no movement will be allowed during snow or icy conditions or any severe weather conditions that might be hazardous to motorists or detrimental to the roads and highways.
Weather Restrictions for Overweight and Oversize Loads in Arizona
Driver visibility is restricted whenever it is less than 500 feet. This can be due to snow, heavy rain, fog, or dust. In addition, road surface conditions reduce normal traction, and under conditions of flooding, ice, or snow, you may not travel. That also applies to high winds or conditions that may suggest motorists or road injuries.
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