Long wb in the Us

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  1. Nov 13, 2008 #1
    underpsi

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    Are you guys in the states allowed to pull 53's with any wb longer then 244'? In ontario your not allowed to touch a 53 foot unless your 244 or under
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2008 #2
    psanderson

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    There is no length restriction in the U.S. on National Network Highways. These are Interstates (like the 401, 405 etc.), U.S. highways (like Crown highways), and designated state highways (like Michigan route 125)

    THe MTO & Transport Canada do require the permit for 53's with the overall length restriction.

    From a retired federal DOT officer (equal to Transport Canada only with more enforcement powers)
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2008 #3
    lostNfound

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    Only if the tractor WB exceeds 6.2 m (244").
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2008 #4
    underpsi

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    so if the driver had an overlength permit say for hauling 60foot material on a 48 that permit could be used to haul a 300wb truck with a 53 footer?
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2008 #5
    lostNfound

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    No. You're mixing your apples and oranges.
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2008 #6
    psanderson

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    Lostnfound is correct for Canada however this has no relative bearing on your original question regarding rules in the U.S.
     
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