MY First haul from L/A to Houston. Will be 96 ft long and 14'2 high.
IS there any advice for this trip. I guess I10 is the only route, unless flagstaff and Lubbock are visited.
Thanks
LA to Houston, heavy and 14'2 high" fisrt haul"
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by farmtruck, Aug 18, 2012.
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14'2 high? Almost if not taller than my trailer. If you have escorts that means they planned you a route, follow that and you'll be fine.
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LOL. Yeah, if you're really 96 feet long, you'd probably be better off to stick to the permit route.
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Make sure you read over your permits very carefully. Plan where you will stop for the fuel and for the night. It is not uncommon for over sized loads to be put off of major interstates when there is construction or low over passes. Being tall, you need to keep a close eye on over passes. That should not be a problem running out west, but is good to know. If you run through Flagstaff or Lubbock you won't be on I-10. When you haul over sized loads you could be routed a number of ways. But, most likely you will run I-10. Did I mention reading over your permits very carefully? Some cities have curfews for over sized loads. That is not always listed on the permit, but on accompanying pages. You will likely have a curfew in Phoenix and could be routed around the city. If you get caught out of route it is like you don't have a permit and the fines are very steep. Some states have maximum speeds for over sized loads. As I stated, make sure you read and fully understand your routing and permits before you move the truck.
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Thanks for the input.
Unfortunately this is one of those no-permit no-escort runs. I can't say much more, hope you understand.
Have had these before, just not from the west side.
I just thought that the more northern route which is only about 100 miles more may be a little less complicated (noticeable) than the I10. -
How are you LEGALLY running oversized and overweight while not having escorts OR permits?
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