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Oversize load permits and overweight definition
In Case of a Specialized Transport in Canada An oversize load permit is needed for the movement of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles, including the load, of a size and/or weight that exceeds the maximum legal size and weight limits as established by governing authorities in US states and Canadian provinces. any transport exceeding these limits must obtain a permit prior to moving:
- Legal width limitation is 8 feet 6 inches.
- Legal height limitation is 13 feet 6 inches. .
- Legal length limitation of a load is 48' ( trailer).
- Legal weight limitation of 80,000 pounds total gross weight, subject to all individual axle weights conforming to the Federal Bridge Formula
When we exceed all of the above a permit is needed.
What is a SuperLoad:
The pre-defined terms for a Superload Permit are as follows:
- Width exceeds 16 feet
- Height exceeds 15 feet
- Length exceeds 110 feet
- Weight exceeds 108,000 pounds.
- (example from Indiana)
What is needed to obtain a Superload permit?
You must be approved in advance for this type of permit.
To Obtain a Superload permit, You need the following:
A shippers letter confirming the contract to the carrier, pick up and delivery address as well as a confirmation of dimensions and weights.
An application for all juridictions the load will be crossing with the following info and a drawing:
Company name, address and phone number.
Company name, address and phone number.
- Company number
- Individual axle weights
- Axle spacings
- Overall length
- Tire sizes
- Number of tires per axle
- Total gross weight
Whether the “super load” is a Transformer, Press, Tanks, Machinery, Large Masonry Buildings, The logistics are mind-boggling; Only few Specialized Transporters.
