When does load become OD

I apologize right off the bat, if this topic is somewhere else.

I am picking up my Step tomorrow and will be hauling my first load 12-06-14 A thought came to mind as I was looking over the load board, "when does a load become OD?" How wide can a load go over the 8.5" before you have to use "oversize" signs, and how much wider before you have to use a pilot? This is something I never delt with, when pulling a step.

Thanks in advance....

 

Anything over 8.5 wide requires a permit, signs, flags.

 

I believe it's anything over 8'6" wide, and each state will have their own laws regarding signage, flags, lights, and pilot cars. Just READ EVERYTHING ON YOUR PERMIT! Your permits will tell you what you need to know for that state.

Also if you go through Georgia they require an amber light permit for your amber strobe lights. They may never check it but I think it's a fine if you don't have one and you're running your strobes without the permit.

 

I pulled OD for Roehl and Lonestar. Make sure you have ALL your permits before running the load, or at least all of them for the states you'll go through your first day of the run. Make sure the routes line up with each state

 

if you pulled a flat, it's no different. basically, anything over the rails. 8 feet 6 inches, as already mentioned.
requires signs and flags on corners. lights on the sides if state allows driving at night. you'll need 4 ambers and 2 reds. cali, for instance.

nevada also requires a amber permit, regardless if it's turned on or not.

 

Read your permits and all the provisons with the permit,,in georgia and nevada they require an amber light permit,if you do not have one no worries just don,t use an amber light, IN Calif flashing lights are illegal no matter what you haul, read your permit it will tell you your route and everything you need to do, od and overweight loads are easy follow what every your permit says,,don't be afraid,,it is easier than legal loads,,but do not haul an od load enless it pays good bucks,,, I ran OD for 15 years and never turned my CB on unless I had a pilot, again I say Read your permit and the provisions,

OD and overweight loads are easier than picking your nose.
But every state has different rules

 

I also forgot about the provision sheets. Some states require them be attached to your permit, others require you sign your permits in a certain color ink.

 

One challenge all of us have when doing oversize loads is that every state is different. All states require permits for loads wider than 102" (8 1/2"). States vary on the height, but you need to check each state for permit requirements for anything higher than 13' 6". Most states will allow up to a 4' overhang, some will allow a little longer. Some states will require a pole car for loads over a certain height. Some states require one or more escorts and another many not, for the same load. I would find a good permit service and check with them any time you have a load about which you are uncertain. I used to haul a lot of loads from Alabama to Texas. All states required permits except for Louisiana as long as I was no longer than 99' 1". I have had some loads that required an escort in Alabama, but not the other states. When in doubt you need to call your permit service or state and ask them. As others have mentioned, everything you need to know should be on your permit. Sometimes, they don't put everything on them. Unless I regularly haul the same freight through the same states, I always check with my permit service. The service I use are very knowledgeable and can usually find the information I need faster than I can. Most loads will require flags and signage, at the very minimum. Some require a rear amber light, some require a front amber light and others require both.

 

Incorrect

Manitoba requires flags, but no signs until 10' wide. We also don't need beacons unless it's a superload.

 

WHile this is a good statement, its not all true, AZ does not require any sign up to 9'.

here:
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: All overwidth vehicles or loads exceeding 9′ in width shall display “Oversize Load” signs. All overwidth loads and vehicles must be flagged with red flags 12″ square or larger on extremities. Any front or rear overhang must be flagged or lighted. Up to 10′ overhang may travel at night, but must be lit and flagged. There are no sign or flag requirements for overheight only or overweight only loads. - See more at: http://www.heavyhaultrucking.co/arizona-permits/#sthash.RfIMUhoL.dpuf


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