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Alaska Oversize and Overweight Permits

Legal Load Limits in Alaska

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  • Length: 53 feet trailer length

  • Width: 8 feet 6 inches

  • Height: 14 feet

  • Weight: Up to 80,000 lbs GVW (depending on the route)

  • Overhang: 3 feet at the front, 4 feet at the rear

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Alaska?

  • Length:

    • If the overall length exceeds 85 feet, 1 pilot car (escort) is required.

    • If the overall length exceeds 100 feet, 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort) are required.

  • Width:

    • For loads 10 to 12 feet wide, 1 pilot car (escort vehicle) is required.

    • If the width exceeds 12 feet but is up to 14 feet, 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort vehicle) are required.

    • For loads 14 to 18 feet wide, 3 pilot cars are required: 2 front pilot cars on 4-lane roads and 2 rear pilot cars on 2-lane roads, with an additional escort at either end.

    • For loads 18 to 22 feet wide, 4 pilot cars (escorts) are required: 2 in the front and 2 in the rear.

    • For loads over 22 feet wide, "closing and rolling" is required, meaning the road will be closed as the load moves. This requires 5 pilot cars, along with a minimum of 1 police escort.

  • Weight:

    • A pilot car may be required if you are unable to maintain the minimum speed limit or if traveling across certain designated bridge crossings, depending on your weight class.

  • Overhang:

    • For overhangs greater than 20 feet, 1 pilot car (escort) is required.

    • For overhangs exceeding 35 feet, 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort) are required.

How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in Alabama?

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Alaska Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

Maximum Weight and Dimensions for Oversize and Overweight Loads in Alabama

Here are the maximum weight limits allowed for various axle configurations in Alabama, even with a permit:

  • Single Axle Weight Permit: 22,000 pounds

  • Tandem Axle Weight Permit: 44,000 pounds

  • Tridem Axle Weight Permit: 66,000 pounds

  • Quantum Axle Weight Permit: 88,000 pounds

  • Five Axle Weight Permit: 102,000 pounds

  • Six Axle Weight Permit: 124,000 pounds

  • Seven Axle Weight Permit: 146,000 pounds

  • Eight Axle Weight Permit: 168,000 pounds

 

Additionally, here are the maximum dimensions allowed for oversize loads in Alabama with a permit:

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  • Maximum Length: 150 feet

  • Maximum Overhang: 20 feet

  • Maximum Width: 16 feet

  • Maximum Height: 16 feet

 

If your load exceeds any of these dimensions or 180,000 pounds, please refer to the superload section for additional requirements. All permitted loads with weight are also subject to a detailed bridge analysis.

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