Georgia Oversize and Overweight Permits

Contact (877) 792-5056 for Oversize Permits in Georgia.

when transporting an oversize or overweight load in Georgia, it’s important to know that shipping permits are essential. Wide Load Shipping has an experienced team of specialists to help you quickly acquire shipping permits in Georgia. Below we have further information about the legal limits, pilot cars, and shipping permit limits.

Oversize Load Limits in Georgia

Maximum load limits in Georgia until a trucking permit is required.

• Length:  75 feet.
• Width: 8’6 feet.
• Height: 13’6 feet.
• Weight:  GVW 80,000 pounds.
• Overhang: Overhang is not detailed much by the Georgia state DOT.
  

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Georgia?

Heavy-haul or oversize loads may be required to be accompanied by an escort vehicle or pilot car if:

Length:

• 75 feet requires 1 pilot car or an 8-inch amber light at each rear corner.
• 100 feet requires 1 pilot car or escort vehicle.
• 125 feet and over requires 1 pilot car and 1 escort.

Width:

• 12 feet to 14 feet and 8 inches requires 1 front and 1 rear escort. However, on some highways and designated routes amber lights may be used instead of a rear escort.
• 14 feet and 8 inches up to 16 feet will require 1 front lead pilot car and 1 rear chase escort on 2-lane roads. 1 escort/pilot car may be used on interstates.
• 16 feet in width will be determined on a case-by-case basis – refer to your permit.

Height: When over 15 feet and 6 inches in height, you must have a lead pilot car equipped with a height pole.

DETAILED VERSION

• Length: Over 75 feet but less than 100 feet 1 rear escort of the pilot car is required. Over 100 feet but less than 125 feet long requires 1 rear escort vehicle. Over 125 feet long require 1 front pilot car and  1 rear escort vehicle.
• Height: Over 15 feet and 6 inches require 1 lead pilot car in front of a truck equipped with a height pole.
• Width: On 2-lane roads over 12 feet but less than 14 feet and 8 inches require 1 rear escort vehicle behind the shipment.  On 2-lane roads over 14 feet and 8 inches but less than 16 feet wide requires 1 pilot car vehicle in front of the truck and 1 rear chase escort vehicle behind the load.  On 4-lane roads over 12 feet but less than 14 feet and 8 inches require 1 rear escort vehicle.  Interstates over 14 feet and 8 inches wide but less than 16 inches will require 1 chase rear escort vehicle.  Requirements for loads over 16 feet wide will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Georgia?

Here are the costs of single and annual oversize and overweight permits in Georgia. Wide Load Shipping will help you acquire the right permits on time. Call us at (877) 792-5056!

• Single trip oversize permits in Delaware: $30
• Single trip superload permits in Delaware: $125
• Superload plus single permits in Delaware: $500 (weight over 180,000 pounds)
• Megaload single permits in Delaware: $500 (weight over 300,000 pounds)
• Annual trip oversize permits in Delaware: $150
• NHS annual permits: $500
  
  

We Offer Trucking Permits in the Following Cities in Georgia;

Atlanta, GA; Augusta, GA; Columbus, GA; Macon, GA; Savannah, GA; Athens, GA; Sandy Springs, GA; Roswell, GA; Albany, GA; Johns Creek, GA; Warner Robins, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Marietta, GA; Smyrna, GA; Valdosta, GA; Brookhaven, GA; Dunwoody, GA; Peachtree Corners, GA; Gainesville, GA; Newnan, GA. Rome, GA; Martinez, GA; Tucker, GA; Peachtree City, GA; East Point, GA;

We Offer Trucking Permits in the Following Counties in Georgia;

Fulton County; Gwinnett County; Cobb County; DeKalb County; Chatham County; Clayton County; Cherokee County; Forsyth County; Henry County; Richmond County; Muscogee County; Hall County; Paulding County; Houston County; Bibb County; Columbia County; Coweta County; Douglas County; Clarke County; Carroll County; Fayette County; Lowndes County; Newton County; Bartow County; Whitfield County;

Routine Oversize and Heavy-haul Trucking Permits in Georgia

Here’s the maximum weight your load can be, even with a permit in Georgia:

• Single Axle Weight Permits: 23,000 pounds
• Tandem Axles Weight Permits: 46,000 pounds
• Tridem Axles Weight Permits: 60,000 pounds
• Quadem Axles Weight Permits: 92,000 pounds
• Five Axle Weight Permits: 100,000 pounds
• Six Axle Weight Permits: 125,000 pounds
• Seven Axle Weight Permits: 148,000 pounds
• Eight Axle Weight Permits: 150,000 pounds

Below are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Georgia:

• Max Length With Permit: 120 feet
• Maximum Width With Permit: 15’6 feet
• Maximum Height With Permit: 14 feet
• Max Overhang With Permit: Not specific

NOTES: Georgia mentions a legal 53 trailer with no overall length restrictions on federal interstates and “STAA” designated routes. This isn’t really clear to our staff as no overhang limits would then be governed by maximum lengths. But with no maximum length, if that is the only dimension over routine limits, then we assume any length can be permitted. BE CERTAIN TO ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR ACTUAL OVERSIZE TRUCKING PERMIT FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES.

Georgia Superload Trucking

Georgia superload information:

Ultimately Georgia superloads are classified on a case-by-case basis if they exceed the maximum weights or dimensions mentioned above in “routine permits”. However, there are exceptions to the rules. We suggest for in-depth research, you refer to The Georgia state DOT laws for oversize and heavy haul trucking permits.

Legal Travel Times for Oversize and Overweight Loads in Georgia

Travel times and restrictions for heavy-haul and oversize loads in Georgia

Georgia travel times, unless otherwise stated on your permit, Georgia travel times are as follows; Monday through Saturday from one-half hour after sunrise until one-half hour before sunset Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight time, depending on spring or fall. No travel is permitted on Sundays unless stated on your permit. Additionally, no movement is permitted on the following holidays: 

• New Years Day
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

I-285 is the boundary for Atlanta, and travel within it is restricted and not permitted unless you are picking up or delivering within – if so, travel times are not permitted from 6 AM until 9 AM and from 4 PM until 6 PM on weekdays M-F. Shipments over 10 feet in width may not travel more than 55 miles per hour. Any permitted shipment that is more than 16 feet in width may only travel between 10 AM and 3 PM in and around major cities. Any permitted shipment over 12 feet in width may not travel under any circumstances if visibility is restricted to less than 600 feet or wind speed over 25 miles per hour.

Oversize Load Signs in Georgia | Lights, Safety Flags, and Warning Signs

Required marking, safety flags, and warning signs for heavy haul and oversize loads in Georgia:

Any oversize or heavy load must be identified by the appropriate signs such as “OVERSIZE LOAD” OR “HEAVY-HAUL LOAD” or other specific variations. Signs must be mounted on the front of the truck and the rear of the item being transported. Sign dimensions must be no less than 6 feet wide and 12 inches high. The sign must have a yellow background with black letters not less than 8 inches tall. Front and rear of oversize combination must be flagged with red or orange fluorescent flags 18 inches square. The power unit must be equipped with an amber light – note you must purchase an amber light permit to operate one in Georgia.

Pilot Cars/escort Vehicle Certifications and Requirements in Georgia

Pilot car or escort vehicle mandatory operator certifications and vehicle requirements:

You must be certified (a good read) to operate a pilot car or escort vehicle in Georgia (call: 888-262-8306). You must obtain an amber light permit ($2 fee 2 weeks in advance) to operate in Georgia (call: 404-624-7211 for more information). Amber lights need to strobe and have a minimum base size of 8 inches in diameter, and placed at the vehicle’s top. Of course, newer light bars are being accepted, as pictured below. The minimum candle power rating is 35,000 or must be visible from no less than 1/4 mile away. A front “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign (yellow background with 8-inch black lettering) that is no less than 6 feet wide and 1 foot tall is required to mount on the front of all lead pilot car vehicles and the rear of all chase escort vehicles. Pilot cars and escort vehicles must be equipped with 2-way communications and be in constant contact with all parties related to shipment being transported. Stop/slow paddle a minimum of 18 inches across. A safety helmet and safety vest/jacket must be worn when exiting the vehicle. 9 yes 9 safety road triangles 17 inches tall. 8 road flares, three safety cones 18 inches tall, 5 fire extinguishers, a first-aid kit, a spare tire, traffic wand flash-light with spare batteries. Vehicles used should either be a truck no less than 1/4 ton but 17,000 pounds (GVW) or a passenger vehicle with no more than 2,000 pounds (GVW). Both sides of pilot cars must have a sign detailing the company’s name and contact information visible from no less than 50 feet. Pilot cars must have a minimum of 2 red or orange safety colored flags mounted on the front or rear of the vehicle no less than 18 inches square in shape. Passengers are not allowed, except for certified individuals in training status. No pets. All pilot cars and escorts must have headlights turned on low beams and lights only when in operation (not when preparing to operate or pulled over in a turnout). Signs must be covered when not in operation. Oversize loads must pull over to allow traffic to pass, which is the only time it is appropriate to continue operating lights. Do not operate lights during pre-trip planning or any other time when not leading or chasing the shipment in the entire operation.

Ready To Aquire an Oversize Permit For Your Load in Georgia? Call (877) 792-5056! 

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