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Georgia Oversize and Overweight Permits

Wide Load Shipping has an experienced team of specialists to help you quickly acquire shipping permits in Georgia. In addition, we also offer oversized and overweight load moving services. Get a free estimate today.

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Georgia Oversize Load Restrictions and Limits

Here are the maximum load limits in Georgia until a trucking permit is required.

Length

75 feet

Width

8' 6"

Height

13' 6"

Weight

80,000 lbs (GVW)

Overhang

Overhang is not detailed much by the Georgia state DOT.

What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Georgia?

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

Single and Annual Permits

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

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

Four 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

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Cities We Serve In Georgia

Atlanta, GA

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Legal Travel Times for Oversize and Overweight Loads in Georgia

Georgia travel times, unless otherwise stated on your permit, are as follows;

Monday through Saturday, from half an hour after sunrise until half an 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.

No movement is permitted on the following holidays:

New Years Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
I-285 is Atlanta’s boundary, and travel within it is restricted and not permitted unless you pick up or deliver within. If so, travel is prohibited from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM on weekdays, Monday through Friday.
Shipments over 10 feet wide may not travel more than 55 miles per hour.
Any permitted shipment over 16 feet in width may 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 that are not less than 8 inches tall.
The front and rear of the oversized combination must be flagged with red or orange fluorescent flags 18 inches square.
The power unit must be equipped with an amber light. In Georgia, you must purchase an amber light permit to operate one.

Request a Quote for Oversize Loads in Georgia Today

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