Oversize/Overlength Permit for 53' Flatbed?!

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by jldilley, Aug 27, 2014.

  1. jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    Hey, everyone. I was recently advised that running a 53' flatbed may require an oversize/overlength permit. This is the first I have ever heard of this and can't imagine why it would be the case. Has anyone else heard of this rule?
     
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  3. Snowshoes

    Snowshoes Heavy Load Member

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    Depends on where you are driving. For instance between Lewiston and Boise, Idaho you have to have a permit and tandems have to be 40' bridge. The company I worked for had to buy my permit at the Lewiston scales before I could go down the canyon. I am sure there are other places, but that is my experience. I was running box though.
     
  4. Snowshoes

    Snowshoes Heavy Load Member

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    Oh and the Lewiston scales give you the tape so you can go out and set your bridge.
     
  5. jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    Ok. Any other places in the U.S or Canada that anyone knows of?
     
  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    53's aren't allowed off the interstate. in idaho. (for the most part). without a permit. and you can meet the off track requirements.

    one company I worked for had a color coded map.

    I'm not sure. but I think there's a northeastern state that doesn't allow also.
     
  7. jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    I know that in Vermont you can't be over 72', I think?
     
  8. dogcatcher

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    You need to check the bridge and kingpin laws for the staes you run in, Tn has it doesnt really inforce it but Florida will nail your pecker to the wall for it.
    all you need for the staes with it is an anual kingpin permit
     
  9. jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    Good to know. Thank you!
     
  10. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Some will nail you on kingpin like the others have said..
    Mn. will check you on kingpin axle spacings.. Trust me I know...:biggrin_2557:
     
  11. flatbedder

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    connecticut will too. and it cost 750 bucks..........
     
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