My First Over Height Load - 14'2"

noluck · Aug 1, 2017

Safe travels! The first one is always the scariest

Lepton1 · Aug 1, 2017

noluck said: ↑

Safe travels! The first one is always the scariest
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Amen to THAT!!! Thank the good Lord for this forum to help me through my first one.

Oversize load PA to OH

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

Hurst said: ↑

I did a 11'3 wide and 15'2 tall.

I'm no expert,.. so not trying to step on any toes here. I used a permit service. Gave my dimensions and the basic route I wanted to take. They emailed me the permits and I just followed the route planned out for me. For me it was the fastest way to get the permits since I had just booked the load that morning.

For me it was pretty simple,.. I was going from Tx to Ms. ALL bridges in Tx are marked. La and MS not so much. At 11 wide and 15'2 I did not need an escort or a pole car,.. the width didnt bother me as much as the height did.

The tactic I used was to tail slower trucks like Schneider, Stevens and such that I knew were at least 13.6 tall. I stayed back far enough to where I could watch them go under a bridge. Any bridge that looked like there was less than 2 ft of clearance,.. I took the exit and passed over top. I also set my GPS to avoid anything under 15'5. GPS gave me a green light for the whole route,.. how ever I remember 2 bridges looked too close for comfort so I did a better safe than sorry and exited to pass over top.

I havent done anything tall like that since.

At 11 wide with standard mirrors,.. no,.. you cant see squat behind you. Changing lanes requires some foresight. I used the wiggle method to peak and make sure it was clear to come over.

Hurst
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Remember, your atlas has a height restiction section right up front, check your route with that also, better safe than sorry!!!

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

johndeere4020 said: ↑

Seriously though advising existing off to avoid a structure is a really bad idea, I've had permits specify to do so but even the states that allow exiting for services advise about power lines. If your permitted on a specific route you should stick to that route. That's not saying don't pay attention but going off route is suicide.
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Also you could always go the way you think they could route you a day or 2 before and just be certain yourself I would think, if your company will allow that but your permits should be fine I would think! Quick question, if some thing were to happen wouldn't the permit office be responsible for anything if something was to happen???

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

Hurst said: ↑

Every permit that I'd had specifically stated it was the haulers responsibility to review routes and to avoid obstacles when ever possible. They also usually state that up to 1 mile out of route is permitted provided no bridges or weight restrictions are exceeded.

I dont know about you guys,. but I am a google satellite and street view using fool when doing over height. Route is always reviewed,.. atlas checked as well. Then its up to me to pay attention and use some common sense.

Hurst
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Well theres the answer to the question I wanted, thanks Hurst!!!!

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

Short Fuse EOD said: ↑

Shoot, I was in diapers in 79!
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Tink I was in kindergarden and 1st grade that year, LMAO!!!!

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

Lepton1 said: ↑

That Depends...
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Hegemeister said: ↑

And in about 20 years you'll be in diapers again!!!!!
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I certainly hope not, LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

MACK E-6 said: ↑

You just need to have it in the right size machine

Hell, my 6.7 Cummins would probably be "gutless" too if it where in a 900 KW.
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PMSL!!!!!!

Airborne · Aug 9, 2017

Lepton1 said: ↑

And no matter how bad it is, there's always a crowd ready to snatch one up. View attachment 188632
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Now thats FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

johndeere4020 · Aug 9, 2017

Airborne said: ↑

Also you could always go the way you think they could route you a day or 2 before and just be certain yourself I would think, if your company will allow that but your permits should be fine I would think! Quick question, if some thing were to happen wouldn't the permit office be responsible for anything if something was to happen???
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Uummm... no.

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