Mississippi Oversize /Overweight Permits (US DOT-701497 | MC-586860)
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Mississippi Oversize/Overweight Regulations and Limits
Under Mississippi law, a load that exceeds the specified weight and dimension limits is considered oversize or overweight, see below:
- Mississippi Legal Dimension/Size Limit:
Length of a truck or semi trailer: 53 trailer and 99 feet for overall length
Overhang: 3 feet for front and 14 feet 11 inches rear on up to 53 feet trailer
Width: 8 feet 6 inches wide load can haul without a permit in Mississippi
Height: 13 feet 6 inches - Mississippi Legal Weight Limit:
Maximum Gross Weight (GVW): 80,000lbs
Single Axle: 20,000lbs
Tandem Axles: 34,000lbs
Tridem Axles: 42,000lbs
Mississippi Oversize Permit limit
With a Mississippi Oversize/ Overweight Permit, you can haul loads up to the permitted maximum dimensions and weight limits set by the state regulations. see below:
- Mississippi Dimension/Sizes regulations with a permit:
Mississippi Oversize load Length with a permit: 120 feet
Mississippi Wide Load Requirements: 16 feet wide load can transport with a wide load permit.
Mississippi Overheight Requirements: Loads exceeding 15 feet 6 inches in height require a route survey if they surpass 15 feet 7 inches. Similarly, loads over 16 feet in height must obtain a route survey, utility company clearance letters, and special approval. - Mississippi Axle Weight regulations with a permit:
GVW Daylight Movement: 180,000 lbs
GVW Nighttime Movement: 150,000 lbs
Single Axle: 20,000lbs
Tandem Axles: 48,000lbs
Tridem Axles: 63,000lbs on interstate and 57,000lbs on others
Quad Axle: 72,000lbs on interstate and 64,000lbs on others
Five Axles: 80,000 to 95,000lbs
– Steering Axle: 14,000lbs with 12 feet of axle’s spacing
– Tandem Axles: 40,500lbs with 28 feet of axle’s spacing
Six Axles: 80,000 to 117,000lbs
– Steering Axle: 15,000lbs with 12 feet of axle’s spacing
– Tandem Axles: 45,000lbs with 28 feet of axle’s spacing
– Tridem Axle: 57,000lbs
Seven or More Axles: 80,000 to150,000lbs
– Steering Axle: 14,000lbs with 12 feet of axle’s spacing
– Tandem Axles: 48,000lbs with 28 feet of axle’s spacing
– Quad Axle: 68,000lbs
Superload Rules and Regulation in Mississippi
Loads that surpass 17 feet in width, 15 feet 7 inches in height, 121 feet in length or 189,999lbs in GVW are consideredsuper loads.
Oversize Road and Bridge Restrictions:
Mississippi uses the Federal Bridge Formula to set bridge weight limitations and restrictions. When it comes to oversize load road restrictions, the following must be considered:
- Avoid driving through active construction areas.
- Follow all caution signs when going through work zones.
- Give way to police enforcement, emergency vehicles, and other priority traffic.
Mississippi Oversize load Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Requirements
- Length:
Over 95 feet – One escort (some routes may require two)
Over 105 feet – Two escorts
Overhang:
Over 15 feet (front or rear) – One escort - Width:
Over 13 feet – One escort
Over 16 feet – Two escorts
Over 10 feet wide at night – One escort - Height:
The DOT may require an escort with a high pole on certain routes depending on conditions.
A route survey is mandatory for loads exceeding 15 feet 7 inches in height.
Flags, Banners and lights requirements in Mississippi
- Oversize Load Flag Requirements:
Flags must be placed on all corners of the load, positioned approximately six feet above the pavement, for loads exceeding 10 feet in width.
Over-length loads and any overhang exceeding 4 feet must also be flagged - Oversize Load Banner Requirements:
A “Oversize Load” sign is mandatory for all loads exceeding 12 feet in width - Oversize Load Sign Requirements:
The “Oversize Load” sign must be clearly visible and properly mounted on the vehicle and/or load when required - Oversize Load Lighting Requirements:
Loads exceeding 12 feet in width must have flashing amber lights mounted on the rear of the load.
Flags must be placed on the front corners of the load in addition to the required lighting.
Mississippi Oversize Load Regulations
- Miscellaneous Regulations:
An overweight dozer and blade must be transported together. If the blade is detached, it must be hauled as a separate load.
Permitting Superloads:
– The definition of a superload varies by state; refer to the Routine Permit Limits section for specific requirements.
– Processing a superload permit may take one to two weeks, so delays should be expected.
– Some states require letters from the shipper, route surveys, and approvals from engineering districts, which can extend the approval process.
– Ensure precise load measurements, as even a slight increase in height can significantly impact routing and processing times.
Mississippi Oversize Permits Types, Cost and Requirements
- Mississippi Single Trip Permits:
Mississippi Single Trip Oversize Permit: $10 per trip for transporting an oversize load.
Mississippi Single Trip Overweight Permit: $0.05 per mile for every 1,000 lbs over 80,000 lbs. - Mississippi Annual Permits:
Mississippi Annual Overwidth Blanket Permit: $100 per year for loads exceeding 14 feet in width.
Mississippi Annual Continuous Movement Overlength Trailer Permit: $100 per year per company.
Mississippi Annual CMSI Permit: $500 per company. - Mississippi Blanket Permits:
Mississippi Special Heavy Haul Blanket Permit: $4,500 per pulling unit for transporting excess weight.
Mississippi Timber Blanket Permit: $10 per trip or $100 per year.
Mississippi Hay Blanket Permit: $100 annually.
Mississippi Port Permit: $170 per year.
Mississippi Overlength Trailer Blanket Permit: $100 annually.
Mississippi Pole Blanket Permit: $200 annually.
Mississippi Two-Piece Load Logging Blanket Permit: $200 annually.
Mississippi 57 feet Box Van Trailer Blanket Permit: $100 annually. - Texas Single Trip Oversize/Overweight Permits Rules And Cost
The cost of Mississippi OSOW permits depends on the load’s size, weight, and type.
Single-trip permits start at $25.
Annual permits may cost several hundred dollars, depending on the specific load requirements. - Oversize/Overweight Load Fines in Texas
Fines for oversize and overweight violations in Mississippi begin at $10 for exceeding the legal weight limit by up to 1,999 lbs. Depending on the severity of the violation, fines can surpass $1,000.
Transporting oversize/overweight loads without a permit can, in some cases, lead to 30 days of jail time. - Texas Trip Permits
The state of Mississippi provides 72-hour IRP trip permits for vehicles traveling through the state. These permits cost $25. - Texas Fuel Permits
All interstate motor carriers operating within or passing through Mississippi must obtain an IFTA permit. Carriers are required to pay a fuel use tax and maintain fuel receipts inside the vehicle for compliance. - Texas Specialty Permits Rules And Cost
Mississippi Specialty Permits: Special permits may be required based on the size, weight, and type of load being transported.
Mississippi Superload Permits: A superload permit is mandatory for vehicles or combinations that meet or exceed the following dimensions:
Width: 17 feet or more
Length: 121 feet or more
Height: 15 feet 7 inches or more
Gross Vehicle Weight: 189,999 lbs or more
Mississippi Special Heavy Equipment Blanket Permit : This permit applies to loads that do not exceed:
Weight: 150,000 lbs
Width: 12 feet
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Length: 99 feet
Vehicles with this permit are authorized for 24/7 movement.
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