First oversize.

MACK E-6 · Apr 10, 2018

TripleSix said: ↑

Lots of guys don't do this, but I do...

Before moving, I read the permit. First rule in OSOW.

Some permits will list the curfews on the permit.

Some permits will have you sign the permit stating that you are familiar with that State' OSOW regulations as brought out in XYZ123. Are you gonna sign that if you don't know what XYZ123 is? Lots of guys do. I don't. I'm going to find out what XYZ123 is before I sign anything stating that I am familiar and understand the regs brought out by XYZ123.

Some states will have on the permit something saying that that permit is not valid without XYZ123 attached.

If you're going to pull OSOW, don't be one of those "gotta go,gotta go, gotta go" guys, who are in such a rush that they put their oversized banner on upside down and go speeding down the road. The very basic in successful trucking, "Truckin 101" is TRIP PLANNING. How in the hell do you trip plan a permitted load without becoming familiar with the permit and the provisions of the State/Province? We had a guy get caught with a wind blade by the black and whites in Tarrant County Texas, at 0800 once. Any driver that knows his stuff is cringing right now. Big load, TWO pilot cars Ft Worth Texas in rush hour.

"But Six, it was my first blade!"

Correction, it was your LAST blade.

"But Six, why didn't the pilot cars catch that mistake...?"

Are you going to put your life in the hands of a pilot car that you do not know? They're not the ones who are going to get ticketed. First rule in OSOW is what?

Had a guy pulling an OSOW through Florida. Had a brand new pilot car and he was showing the pilot car the ropes. Crossed a scale at 1230 Saturday afternoon.
What's the first rule in OSOW? Can anyone tell me?

Friend, I am not trying to spook you or scare you. I just want you to do the basics on every permitted load. What is the first thing you do when you get loaded and get your permits?

You have a good group of guys here. Some of the permits may be written in lawyerspeak, and can be a bit difficult to understand. Some of the guys are really fast to respond, like @johndeere4020 and @m16ty...if you have a permit question and no one responds, flag one of these guys down and see if they can help.
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IIRC, here in MD you have to be through any toll facilities with permit loads on saturdays by noon.

Oxbow · Apr 10, 2018

johndeere4020 said: ↑

I don’t mind weight, width, length, ugly or whatever but I despise height. Like @truckdad said, you can swerve but you can’t duck.
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With you 100%!

SavageMuffin · Apr 11, 2018

Alright, so, delivered the load this morning, went and got my 2nd oversize load. Essentially the same stuff, except it’s going from OH to MS. Read my permits and routing on them a few times. Luckily it was after X time so I didn’t have to wait to go through a certain county in KY. Stopped at a small spot with barely any trucks, pretty nice actually minus the no shower bit.

Fun story for the day. Left shipper in Ohio, following the route to a T, on the permit it states OH to KY line finish on X hwy.

Well, I’m on said highway, see a sign that states “Welcome to Indiana “ WTF, at this point I’m feeling my heart drop to my stomach, trying to make sure I’m still on said hwy I’m supposed to be on and I am. Go over the Ohio River bridge and boom, “Welcome to Kentucky”.

Worst 5 minutes of my life.

johndeere4020 · Apr 11, 2018

SavageMuffin said: ↑

Alright, so, delivered the load this morning, went and got my 2nd oversize load. Essentially the same stuff, except it’s going from OH to MS. Read my permits and routing on them a few times. Luckily it was after X time so I didn’t have to wait to go through a certain county in KY. Stopped at a small spot with barely any trucks, pretty nice actually minus the no shower bit.

Fun story for the day. Left shipper in Ohio, following the route to a T, on the permit it states OH to KY line finish on X hwy.

Well, I’m on said highway, see a sign that states “Welcome to Indiana “ WTF, at this point I’m feeling my heart drop to my stomach, trying to make sure I’m still on said hwy I’m supposed to be on and I am. Go over the Ohio River bridge and boom, “Welcome to Kentucky”.

Worst 5 minutes of my life.
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Well good story problem is you went off route, you should have went east on 275 not west. Stuff like that is a BIG problem if your real wide or tall or even heavy. If you want to do this you need to pay more attention.

SavageMuffin · Apr 11, 2018

Pics.

SavageMuffin · Apr 11, 2018

johndeere4020 said: ↑

Well good story problem is you went off route, you should have went east on 275 not west. Stuff like that is a BIG problem if your real wide or tall or even heavy. If you want to do this you need to pay more attention.
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Luckily, it was OH, like .5 mile of IN, then entered Kentucky on 275. So,I’m where I’m supposed to be now for sure. Luckily, that tuition didn’t carry a price tag, just an embarrassing internet story. Though, you’re right and I should have.

soloflyr · Apr 11, 2018

johndeere4020 said: ↑

I don’t mind weight, width, length, ugly or whatever but I despise height. Like @truckdad said, you can swerve but you can’t duck.
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I was uncomfortable with height at first, but have gotten comfortable with it over time. That’s not to say I don’t watch like a hawk, just not as nerve wracking as it used to be.

Of course, most of the stuff I do is in TX, OK & NM, once you get out of the cities & East TX, it’s pretty much wide open. We also have a steady, good group of pilot cars we use, they know their stuff & do a great job for us. The leader of the group has been doing it for about 25 years & he insist on being involved with the permit ordering process & isn’t bashful about telling the permit office why a particular route isn’t good for the dims.

xsetra · Apr 11, 2018

SavageMuffin said: ↑

Alright, so, delivered the load this morning, went and got my 2nd oversize load. Essentially the same stuff, except it’s going from OH to MS. Read my permits and routing on them a few times. Luckily it was after X time so I didn’t have to wait to go through a certain county in KY. Stopped at a small spot with barely any trucks, pretty nice actually minus the no shower bit.

Fun story for the day. Left shipper in Ohio, following the route to a T, on the permit it states OH to KY line finish on X hwy.

Well, I’m on said highway, see a sign that states “Welcome to Indiana “ WTF, at this point I’m feeling my heart drop to my stomach, trying to make sure I’m still on said hwy I’m supposed to be on and I am. Go over the Ohio River bridge and boom, “Welcome to Kentucky”.

Worst 5 minutes of my life.
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That feeling you had. The moment you get that again. Pull over and check your route. Your subconscious "knows".
Good luck.

rank · Apr 12, 2018

SavageMuffin said: ↑

.... like .5 mile of IN.
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Make sure you report that on your IFTA

SavageMuffin · Apr 12, 2018

rank said: ↑

Make sure you report that on your IFTA
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Lol that’s funny. Luckily today involved no hiccups.

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