Flatbed overhang question

I've had over hang on a 53' but not more than 3'. No one has ever said anything about it

 

Here and in TX you can have up to 8' in the day, flagged, and only 4' at night,flagged.

 

It depends on the state. In Nebraska the trailer and the load can only be 53 feet long before permitting it. In Arizona you are allowed 6 feet of rear overhang before permits. I could go on and on but you need to check the regulations in each state you travel through to make sure you are legal because there is no single right answer.

 

check on a state by state basis, but i just hauled pipe out of Cali and had to double check so here you go.
REAR LOADS

TO THE REAR:
Per CVC Section 35410, the load upon a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall not extend to the rear beyond the last point of support for a greater distance than that equal to two-thirds of the length of the wheelbase. The wheelbase of a semitrailer shall be considered as the distance between the rearmost axle of the towing vehicle and the rearmost axle of the semitrailer.

MAXIMUM LENGTH FOR VEHICLE AND LOAD:
Per CVC Section 35411, the load upon any combination of vehicles shall not exceed 75 feet measured from the front extremity of the front vehicle or load to the rear extremity of the last vehicle or load. The load upon a STAA vehicle, when the overall length of the combination of vehicles exceeds 75 feet, shall be confined within the exterior dimensions of the vehicles. For the definition of a STAA vehicle, see the green truck dimensions at: Truck Map Legend.

LAMP OR FLAG ON PROJECTIONS:
Per CVC Section 24604, whenever the load upon any vehicle extends, or whenever any integral part of any vehicle projects, to the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle, as measured from the taillamps, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle:

• a solid red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square, or
• during darkness, in addition to the required taillamp, two red lights with a bulb rated not in excess of six candlepower plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear.

 

Check with each state and read the FMCSR's. Never take someone's work on something like this unless you really trust him or her.

 

2 in front, 3 in back...

 

1 in front, 4 in back...