Any legal issues with load past the front of trailer?

I've ran frame rails with 6-8 inches overhang in the front with no problems from the law.

Legally I think the magic number is either 4 or 6 inches in the front. I have a quick reference guide at home I'll check if no one else can answers by the time I get there to check it.

 

I have headboard on my trailers, but I think 2,3 feet is all you want over the front. Not sure though, but if you don't have a headache rack you might get hassled by the DOT.

 

I think it depends on the state, I don't think you are required to have a headache rack, and in Ohio they don't care about overhang as long as you don't exceed 53'.

 

That's a good question.

A load is considered oversized if it exceeds the standard legal size or weight limits for a road or highway. There are also “load per axle” limits for the weight of a load. Examples of wide or oversized loads include pre-fabricated homes, construction machinery, industrial equipment, and wind turbine propellers.

Using wide load or oversize load banner signs, safety flags and wide load banners is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirement for any commercial motor vehicle handling an oversized or wide load. Size and weight parameters vary between states, so it is important to research what the rules are for states through which you will be transporting oversized or wide loads.

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It depends on the state and it also depends on what your hauling. In a lot of southern states TX,LA,AL,MS, etc pipe is exempt and so are a lot of other products.

Some states only talk about how much you can have hanging off the rear.

In other words its a per state and per what you are hauling basis…...

 

Seems the most efficient response.

 

Front overhang can go to 3 feet without special permit, at least in UT.

 

They don't require headache racks anymore

 

I have hauled long with 5 feet front overhang, but I had permit for long load it was 65' long on a 48' trailer.
If it is more than 1 piece you may have an issue.

Recently in Wyoming I was given a ticket for a multiple piece oversize. Truck, trailer and load was shorter than length on permit.

The piece on bottom was 52' so with trailer bottom38' that was a 14' rear overhang, this I had permit for. The second piece was on top deck it overhung front by 6".
Because it was not 1 total piece! here is your ticket.

Multi piece in Wyoming can only be 60'.
1 piece can overhang front and back no limit. Well within permit dimensions.