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Indiana

Escort Requirements:

On Undivided Highways:

  • Width over 12'4" to 14'3" requires 1 escort (Lead).

  • Width 14'4" - 17' requires 2 escorts (Lead and Chase).

  • Length over 110' requires 1 escort (Lead).

  • Height over 14'6" requires 1 escort (Lead) with a Height-Pole.

On Divided Highways:

  • Width over 12'4" to 14'3" requires 1 escort (Chase).

  • Width 14'4" to 17' requires 1 escort (Chase).

  • Length over 110' requires 1 escort (Chase).

  • Height over 14'6" requires 1 escort (Lead) with a Height-Pole.

Superloads & Police Escorts:

  • A Superload is any vehicle (plus its load) exceeding 17’ in width, 15’ in height, 110’ in length, or 108,000 lbs. in weight.

  • Superloads weighing less than 134,000 lbs. may require a police escort depending on road conditions.

  • Superloads weighing 134,000 lbs. or more require a police escort if the route includes bridge slowdowns.

  • All superloads require a permit issued by the Indiana Department of Revenue (IDOR).

  • Superloads weighing ≥200,000 lbs. require 4 police escorts.

Superload escorts may occur only Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, unless it is deemed an emergency movement and such movement is approved by INDOT or IDOR.

Escort vehicle requirements can vary widely from state to state, encompassing mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, mandatory signage, flags, lighting specifications, essential onboard equipment, and other factors. The SafeGuard team is well-equipped to furnish you with comprehensive information on any additional requirements specific to your designated route.

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Indiana Department of Revenue
Motor Carrier Division
7811 Milhouse Rd.
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46241
PHONE: (317) 615-7200, Option 4 for OS/OW Permitting
Fax: (317) 615-7241
Email: indianaOSW@dor.in.gov

http://www.in.gov/dor/4243.htm

Hours of Business

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern time)

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