Declined oversize today

Sammons trucking and heavy haul.net both have quick reference guides online. Key word is reference only to be used as a quick guide. Whenever I am going to a new state that I don't always run I go to their website and study it. After you do it a few times you know the basic info needed like times, dimensions, signs and flags, lighting, escort requirements........
After you find the basics then you can get down in the weeds. Some states are really easy and others are a pita. (Pain in the Arse). And to them it's all about money more than safety.

 

Truck stops carry them, I think I got mine from flying j.
But like MC says use it as a guide, your provision sheets and permits will have more detailed info on them specific to your load.

 

Front over hang matters in some states and not in others. Total length changes by state. Everything in this side changes completely by state. To guys that make our bones doing HH this would have been a gravy day at the office. However, you did the right thing! If you don't know what you are doing it best to leave it to those that do. At some point though you will have to step out of your safety zone if you ever plan on doing this type of work. Maybe two years driving is not enough though. Oh well, just my rambling thoughts.​

 

Yup, as straight-forward as this load was, if you're uncertain it is best to decline. Having said that, the guide shown a few posts above is excellent; I used it religiously (there is also a similar one available for Canada for those that need it). It is available at most truck stops, or can be ordered. The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) also has an excellent guide book. You used to be able to access it for free, but I see they now make you pay (although non-current versions can still be accessed ) Between the guides and internet access to state/province websites, it was pretty much all I needed. As noted though, absolutely read every word on a permit so you abide by their regulations and have any additional documents as may be required (like in CO).

 

To each their own I guess. Pipe isn't my favorite to begin with. Throw in the front overhang and the hassle of 60 ft it doesn't look any better. Tack on only two days to get through or around DC, Baltimore, Philly and NYC. Finaling in that mecca of flatbed freight......CT. I could take it or leave it but that's just me.

 

I can leave or leave that part of the world all together. Riding around Colorado is a lot easier than Baltimore.

 

I didn't read all of this but man do I hate OS. I am leaving it to the big companies with girls working in offices getting permits. I learned to HATE OS.

A full day of phones/figuring/waiting to get permits then you roll and all eyes are on you! Meaning scales checking permits are in order (minimum $750 fine+out of service til morning or permits resolved) is almost a guarantee which eats minutes!! HATE THEM!
I kinda dug em at first.

 

Got one headed to the house now. Thank you.

Argued with these idiots in Vernon CA at a site. Removing all the refrigeration units and a few other things at a warehouse.

Had to call and otherwise look up this info the hard way. And repeat the words Divisable about 30 times when they tried to load a refrigeration unit on sideways.

I had a quick reference for legal ROH, FOH. But had to find the lights/flags details. Going through a few states I hadn't before with it.

 

Oregon is the only state that requires banners. That I've hauled. Utah will give you a ticket if you have banners.

Colorado doesn't require a permit unless rear overhang is over 10 feet.

Albuquerque requires full dress but no one does it.

60 feet is generally easy stuff to haul. It's the rear overhang that's dependant on the state. Keep it under 4 feet and you won't need anything but permits. Over 4 and you need lights and flags on the rear. Arizona is 8 feet before a permit is required. Utah I think is 6 feet. Always had an annual so not sure. Wyoming is a flat out 60 feet before a permit is required. Your never gonna have a 60 foot load measure 60 feet unless it's one peice only.

I'm no longer flatbedding so I'm vague on the other states I've hauled.

 

Totally different back east.