Legal Maximums | ||
Length | 684" 57' 0" | |
Overhang | ||
- Total | 120" 10' 0" | |
- Front | 60" 5' 0" | |
- Back | 60" 5' 0" | |
Width | 102" 8' 6" | |
Height | 162" 13' 6" | |
Weight | 80,000 lbs. |
Permit Maximums | ||
Length | 1440" 120' 0" | |
Width | 192" 16' 0" | |
Height | 192" 16' 0" | |
Weight | 102,000 lbs. |
Pilot Car Needed | ||
Length | 1080" 90' 0" | |
Overhang | ||
- Total | 180" 15' 0" | |
- Front | 120" 10' 0" | |
- Back | 60" 5' 0" | |
Width | 144" 12' 0" | |
Height | 186" 15' 6" | |
Weight | N/A |
Summary:
When it comes to transporting wide and heavy loads in Alabama, understanding the intricacies of oversize permits and logistics is crucial to success. Read on to learn about wide and heavy haul information and Alabama oversize permit requirements.
In Alabama, oversize loads can move only during daylight hours. Loads between 120-150 feet in length are further restricted to a window of time from 9am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Permitted vehicles (with or without additional escort vehicles) cannot travel in inclement weather, including fog, snow, ice, or any other time where there is not enough light to clearly see people and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet.
Finally, oversize loads cannot travel on the following holidays:
Signs, flags, and lights enhance the visibility of a wide and heavy haul, reducing the risk of accidents. They help ensure a safer journey and are required for compliance with Alabama’s oversize load regulations.
Oversize loads must have a sign that says, “OVERSIZE LOAD” on the front and rear of the truck that does not obstruct the vehicle’s license plate or lights. The sign must be 7 feet wide and 18 inches high with black letters on a yellow background. The letters on the sign are required to be 10 inches high with a 1.4”–1.5” brushstroke for clear visibility.
Transport vehicles must place an 18-inch square, fluorescent, red or orange flag at all four corners of the oversize load before travel.
Only rear overhangs of over 4 feet require lights at night. If a rear overhang is over 5 feet, the vehicle will require a permit and cannot run at night.
A flashing or strobe amber light, visible for 500’ and 360 degrees, may be required of the transport vehicle.
Here are a few points to keep in mind:
Permits can be ordered at the Alabama state website or by calling 1-800-499-2782.
Navigating the Alabama oversize permit process for wide and heavy hauls demands attention to detail, compliance with regulations, and strategic planning. To streamline the oversize permit process and ensure a seamless wide and heavy haul experience, consider partnering with a modular logistics company. Connect with our experts if you are interested in more information.
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