Oversize Haulers Take Note

**superhauler** · 06.29.2012

Originally Posted by Autocar

The following states NC, PA, and OH are not allowing Permitted loads to get off of the designated routes for any reason(s) such as fuel, food and/or rest. Any stop(s) must be requested when ordering your permit(s). If you make a stop for fuel or other necessities that deviates from your permitted route, you would be considered off route and subject to hefty fines and possibly have to be issued a new permit before continuing.

OHIO
Excerpt taken from the Ohio DOT Provision sheet FORM OS-1A
2. The permission granted restricts the movement of the vehicle(s) or object(s) to the highways specified, between the points designated, and within the time allotted. Permittee is responsible to check the route for abnormal, changed, or unknown/unusual conditions which may exist during any move. Permission to travel county or township roads, local streets not part of the State Highway System, or the Ohio Turnpike must be obtained from the proper authorities.
North Carolina
Excerpt taken from a fax from the NC DOT
If the mover requests a scheduled stop for food, fuel and rest to be included in the permitted route of travel at the time of application, it can be granted. The stop must be very specific: for example – From a point on …to I40W to exit 303 to Wake Co SR5220 (Jones Sausage Rd) approximately .2 miles for fuel and return to I40W…. All bridges on the route granting food, fuel and rest must be checked the same as all other bridges on the permitted route of travel. The stops for food, fuel and rest should be very close to the primary permitted route of travel. It is the responsibility of the mover to designate the exact location of the stop. Only one designated stop can be included on the permitted route of travel.
Pennsylvania
Excerpt taken from the Pennsylvania Urbanized Area Map M-938
(9) Permit Limited to Single Trip
(i) Unless otherwise provided in the act, this chapter or the permit, a permit shall be valid only for a single trip in one direction between the two points designated. The Department may authorize scheduled detours off of a limited access highway of up to 1 mile for service or rest, when requested on the application and specifically indicated on the permit. A single-trip permit expires after 5 authorized weekdays have lapsed, as specified on the permit.

it has been like that for years in ohio they just started to really enforce it about 2 years ago. just another way to generate revenue. but really it is directed toward heavy loads going over bridges and roads that are not able to handle the weight. you can get more than one stop on your permit if you insist.

**cpape** · 06.29.2012

More and more states are enforcing the letter of the law instead of the spirit. Another example of government being out of sync with reality.

**fortycalglock** · 06.29.2012

I love my FL and GA blanket permits as well. It makes OD so much easier.

**CAXPT** · 06.30.2012

Originally Posted by superhauler

it has been like that for years in ohio they just started to really enforce it about 2 years ago. just another way to generate revenue. but really it is directed toward heavy loads going over bridges and roads that are not able to handle the weight. you can get more than one stop on your permit if you insist.

And I remember all the trucker's laughing on the CB's that they couldn't touch us now that Ohio changed the speed limit to 65.... I warned them, there's more DOT regulations for them to enforce and they were studying up. I was right. Got to talking to a Buckeye State Cop about bridge laws, and he told me "we just started doing this"..... and proceeded to tell me about some poor guy they popped overweight who was good on steers, drive and trailer, but....in violation of the bridge law.

Watch your back.

**windsmith** · 06.30.2012

Originally Posted by cpape

More and more states are enforcing the letter of the law instead of the spirit. Another example of government being out of sync with reality.

Maybe a good dose of reality for them would be shutting down in the middle of the interstate so you can walk a mile or so to the crapper.

**boxcarmonument** · 07.01.2012

Another piece of advice for Ohio. If you have a crated oversize load, make sure your permit specifies thatit's Crated __________… The county Sheriff who sits just north of Cincinnati on 75 has been writing tickets like crazy. Because of permits not specifying the load is crated.

Also i might add the Arizona permits say 55mph and they mean it. They are giving zero tolerance to OD loads lately. A few guys at the Co. I am leased too have been popped for doing 57-59mph. I felt bad for the one guy because thats all the faster he ever drives anywhere he is.