Arkansas Oversize and Overweight Permits
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Oversize Load Limits in Arkansas
- Length: 53’6 feet.
- Width: 8’6 feet.
- Height: 13’6 feet.
- Weight: 80,000 pounds gross(GVW).
- Overhang: Arkansas is NOT clear on the overhang.
What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Arkansas?
Here are the costs of oversized and overweight permits in Arkansas. Wide Load Shipping team of specialists will help you acquire permits for your load. Call us at (877) 792-5056!
- Special permits: $17
Each ton per mile traveled is charged as follows;
- Oversize load traveling less than 100 miles: $8
- Oversize load traveling 101 miles to 150 miles inclusive: $10
- Oversize load traveling 151 miles to 200 miles inclusive: $12
- Oversize load traveling 201 miles to 250 miles inclusive: $14
- Oversize load traveling over 252 miles: $16
Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Arkansas
Here are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Arkansas:
- Length: No set maximums.
- Width: 18 ft on the interstate and up to 20 feet on others.
- Height: 17 feet.
- Overhang: Depends on your shipment.
Here’s the maximum weight your load can be, even with a permit in Arkansas:
- Single Axle Weight Permits: 20,000 pounds
- Tandem axles Weight Permits: 46,000 pounds
- Tridem axles Weight Permits: 60,000 pounds
- Quadem axles Weight Permits: 68,000 pounds
- Steer Axle Weight Permits: 12,000 pounds
- Max Gross Weight Permits: 180,000 pounds
- Seven axle Weight Permits: 146,000 pounds
Super Load Limits in Arkansas
Arkansas State DOT will classify any shipment over the following dimensions and weight as a super load.
- Length: Depends on the route.
- Width: 20 feet.
- Height: 17 feet.
- Weight: 180,000 pounds.
Oversize Load Signs in Arkansas | Safety Flags and Warning Signs
Any combination or shipment over the legal dimensions should be correctly marked.
- Signs stating “OVERSIZE LOAD” must be displayed on the front of the combination and the rear of the load.
- A square 18 inches of red or orange safety flag must be placed on the front of the power unit and rear corners of the load.
- Night movement is typically not permitted. However, always refer to your permit for any special lighting requirements.
- Heavy haul shipments may not be required to display signs, but refer to your permit again.
Legal Travel Times for Oversize and Overweight Loads in Arkansas
Most travel is restricted to daylight hours only in Arkansas. Continuous travel may be permitted for heavy haul loads that are not oversize. It is possible under some circumstances to obtain weekend travel permission for some routes/smaller dimensions upon request (when filing).
No travel is permitted when visibility is obstructed, or inclement weather occurs, including—but not limited to—snow, hail, rain, wind, etc. Always follow the instructions on your permit and travel advisories for more information.
CURFEWS:
- Little Rock area from 7 AM until 9 AM and 4 PM until 6 PM, including I-30, mile marker 137 to 143, I-40 from mile marker 151 to 155, and all of Interstate 630.
- Holiday travel is restricted when the holiday is on a Monday or Friday (no weekend travel permitted) on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. However, you may travel on Martin Luther King Day, Robert E. Lee’s Birthday, George Washington’s Birthday, and Veterans Day.
Request a Quote for Oversize Loads in Arkansas Today
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