My First Over Height Load - 14'2"

When they route your permit for you the system will route you around KNOWN clearance issues. Of course still watch all your posted signs. What I do when I load is use my height pole to confirm load height...then use a tape measure to measure the clearance of my trailer. Thats useful if for some reason you drop your trailer at some point..you'll know you're exactly as you were when you measured the first time.if you're on a flat or step then the tape measure deal is irrelevant.(my trailer is hydraulic RGN)

If youre skeptical of a power line or something then pull over...go measure. If you can adjust to get under it then do so if not don't panic and see if you can get your self around it or call local sheriff. So far I haven't had issues with vertical clearance but I have with horizontal. Add a inch or two to your permit request to be safe if it won't throw you into needing a high pole or escorts.

 

14'2 ain't bad, I'm working on one that is 15'3" on the ground.

 

I just turned down a job moving 4 Wabco scrapers at that height from NC to NJ, the permits will tell you exactly where to proceed with caution and you will need a escort.
oops, maybe i am wrong, the load was also 14' wide

 

Imma tag some heavy haulers. They know the regs best and six does wide regularly from what Ive seen.

In my opinion, should have posted this in the heavy hauler os/ow section of TTR. this section has too many regular skateboards.... you need the tony hawks or whoever is a pro skateboarder.

@TripleSix

@johndeere4020

@passingthru69

@Pedigreed Bulldog

p.s. i mean absolutely no disrespect to the skateboards that do os/ow, I simply tagged the members who post regularly and I recognize their field of expertise

 

Look here for information.

State oversize permits & escorts information and requirements

Good luck

 

I routinely haul tall loads around TN. As long as you stay on main roads, you are fairly safe with overhead lines, as long as you are under 15'. You may hang a phone or cable line at 15' but if you do they are below regulation. The routes start to get a lot smaller at 15' and above, and anything 15'+ requires a pole car in TN.

 

Most states will route you around low bridges. Sometimes it will be as simple as taking an off ramp and then getting right back on. Other times it could be a 20 mile jog in the woods.

For your width and height no escorts should be necessary. Read your permits though to be sure.

Just pay attention to clearances. If it looks close slow down and take it easy. If unsure stop and measure.

The states are generally good about routing you around. Mistakes do happen though.

85 to 95 should be fine. They will put you on the loop around Charlotte. Watch county restrictions. You'll hit a few big metro areas on the way that are going to have curfew times.

At 11' wide mirror extensions would be a good idea. Might even be required in some of those states. I haven't done a ton of oversize on the east coast though.

 

Should be interstate most of the way, should be no wire problems, watch traffic lights in small towns and check out bridge height before going under to get to truck stop.
What type of trailer?