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First oversize, Are beacons required?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by villageidiot, Aug 15, 2018.

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  1. Aug 15, 2018 #1
    villageidiot

    villageidiot Light Load Member

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    Going to haul 11 wide in Texas. From Tx to Tx. Are beacons required? Legal height and length. I keep reading conflicting info. From what I gather is beacons are required over 13' on pilot cars only....? Is that correct or am I mistaken?


    Also should I wait to load and measure before ordering my permit. I was told 11' but what if it's 11' 2"?

    Thank you
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2018 #2
    PeteM

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    You are reading it wrong
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2018 #3
    villageidiot

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    Ok care to elaborate?
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2018 #4
    PeteM

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    It will say on your permit. But, I believe over 10' needs signs, flags, and beacons in Tex
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2018 #5
    PeteM

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    You don't need a pilot for width until you get to 14'. Except some two lanes, I'd have to double check that.
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2018 #6
    03machwon

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    No beacons needed
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2018 #7
    PeteM

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    I'm looking at a 10'6" permit from a couple weeks ago. It says nothing about beacons. Signs or flags either.
     
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  10. Aug 15, 2018 #8
    RustyBolt

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    Get a permit for a few inches wider than they say it is. If it's loaded a bit crooked and you get the wrong officer, you're screwed.
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2018 #9
    villageidiot

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    I didn't order the permit until I got there to load. It measured 11' 2".
    I permitted fir 11'4".

    Glad i waited on the permit.
     
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  12. Aug 15, 2018 #10
    07shaker

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    No beacons needed. On the portable buildings we haul we don't even need banners. Just flags on the corners.
     
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