Texas Oversize Permits (US DOT-701497 | MC-586860)
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Texas Oversize Permits Regulations and Limits
Under Texas law, a load that exceeds the specified weight and dimension limits is considered oversize or overweight, see below:
- Texas Legal Dimension/Size Limit:
o Length of a truck or semi trailer: 59 feet for semitrailer.
o Overhang: 2 feet for front and 4 feet for rear
o Width: 8 feet 6 inches wide load can haul without a permit in texas
o Height: 14 feet - Texas Legal Weight Limit:
o Maximum Gross Weight (GVW): 80,000lbs
o Single Axle: 20,000lbs
o Tandem Axles: 34,000lbs
o Tridem Axles: 42,000lbs
Texas Oversize Permits limit
With a Texas Oversize Permits, you can haul loads up to the permitted maximum dimensions and weight limits set by the state regulations. see below:
- Texas Dimension/Sizes regulations with a permit:
Texas Oversize load Length with a permit: 125 feet
Overhang rules in Texas: 30 feet
Texas Wide Load Requirements: 16 feet on interstate system and 20 feet for others
Texas Overheight Requirements: 18 feet 11 inches - Texas Axle Weight regulations with a permit:
Single Axle: 25,000lbs
Tandem Axles: 46,000lbs
Tridem Axles: 70,000lbs
Superload Rules and Regulation in Texas
Loads that surpass conventional length and breadth are classed as superloads. The state will select a precise route, which must then be physically surveyed and approved. Super heavy loads are ones that weigh more than 254,000 pounds or 200,000 pounds with axle spacing less than 95 feet and take several weeks to approve.
Oversize Road and Bridge Restrictions:
Texas 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.
Texas Tire Regulations for Oversize Load
- Tires must be in perfect working order, fully inflated, and have a minimum tread depth of 2/32″.
- No protrusions made of materials other than rubber are permitted unless absolutely required for safety.
Texas Traveling Time and Restrictions with oversize load
- Oversize Legal Travel Times:
Movement is permitted from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset, including weekends. - Oversize Travel Time Restrictions:
Loads up to 10 feet in width, legal height (14 feet), or 100 feet in length with legal front and rear overhang may travel at night only on the Interstate system. Overweight loads may move continuously. - Oversize Holiday Restrictions:
Travel on major holidays is permitted based on load dimensions. - Oversize Road and Bridge Restrictions:
Texas does not provide specific bridge restriction as the Federal Bridge Formula that determines bridge restrictions. As for the
versize road restrictions, they come as the following:
driving through work zones that are under construction
neglecting warning signals when driving through work zones
not giving traffic priority to law enforcement, emergency vehicles, etc - Oversize Seasonal Weight Restrictions:
While the Frost Law is applied in many states and provinces of Canada, no specific seasonal restrictions are provided by the state of Texas. However, they may appear in Texas oversize load permits, arising from the nature and type of the load.
Texas Oversize load Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Requirements
- Length:
Exceeding 110 feet – Requires 1 escort
Exceeding 125 feet – Requires 2 escorts - Overhang:
More than 20 feet – Requires 1 escort
More than 30 feet – Requires 2 escorts (special approval needed) - Width:
Exceeding 14 feet – Requires 1 escort
Exceeding 16 feet – Requires 2 escorts - Height:
More than 17 feet – Requires 1 escort
More than 18 feet – Requires 2 escorts
Note: If the load exceeds two dimensions that each require an escort, a minimum of 2 escorts will be necessary.
Flags, Banners and lights requirements in Texas
- Oversize Load Flag Requirements:
Red or fluorescent orange flags, measuring 12 inches square, must be placed on all outer edges of oversized loads. - Oversize Load Banner Requirements:
In Texas, Escort vehicles must display the required signs, while red flags should be positioned at all outermost points of the load. - Oversize Load Sign Requirements:
Same as Banner Requirements - Oversize Load Lighting Requirements:
Same as Banner Requirements
Texas Oversize Load Regulations
- Miscellaneous Regulations:
If the load exceeds both width and height at the same time on a flatbed, the permit cannot be approved.
The Validity of Texas Oversize Permits
Texas oversize permits remain valid for three to five days, and they must be obtained before entering the state.
Texas Oversize Permits Types, Cost and Requirements
The cost of an oversize permit in Texas depends on the permit type, load size, route, and whether escorts are required.
- Texas Oversize/Overweight Permits Costs in Texas
The cost of Texas OSOW permits varies depending on the load type, its nature, and its excessive weight and size. It starts at $60.
• Single-trip permits
General: $61.61 per trip
Overweight Loads:
80,001–120,000 lbs: $210
120,001–160,000 lbs: $285
160,001–200,000 lbs: $360
Over 210,000 lbs: $435
Manufactured Housing: $40
Portable Building: $15
Annual permits can cost several thousand dollars, depending on the load specifications. - Texas Single Trip Oversize/Overweight Permits Rules And Cost
A general single-trip permit is issued for non-divisible oversize and overweight loads exceeding the legal limit. It is valid for three to five days and covers one movement from point A to point B and vice versa.
Temporal expansions will not be conferred unless the voyage is hindered by forces of nature. A Single-trip permit is Starts at around $60 - Texas 30/60/90-Day Permits
We offer 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day permits for transporting loads that exceed Texas’ legal width or length restrictions. These permits remain valid for 30, 60, or 90 days from the issuance date, depending on the type purchased.
To be eligible for a 30, 60, or 90-day permit, vehicles and loads must meet the following criteria:
Overwidth Permits: Maximum dimensions of 13 feet in width, 14 feet in height, and legal length.
Overlength Permits: Maximum dimensions of 8 feet 6 inches in width, 14 feet in height, and 110 feet in length when transported on a trailer.
Single Vehicles (Empty or Loaded): Cannot exceed 75 feet in length.
30-day permit: $120
60-day permit: $180
90-day permit: $240
Note: These permits do not apply to manufactured homes or portable buildings. - Oversize/Overweight Load Fines in Texas
Fines for oversize and overweight violations in Texas begin at $100 for a first offense and can exceed $10,000, depending on the weight overage and the number of prior offenses within a year.
– A second violation within one year may result in up to 60 days of jail time.
– A third offense within a year can led to a maximum of six months in jail. - Texas Trip Permits
Texas offers two types of IRP trip permits: a 72-hour permit for $25 and a 144-hour permit for $50. Additionally, a $4.75 processing and handling fee applies. - Texas Fuel Permits
Motor carriers operating across state lines in Texas must obtain an IFTA permit, which ensures compliance with fuel use tax regulations. Vehicles registered outside the state may obtain Texas trip permits to enter the state. The vehicles must meet the following requirements:
2 axles and the GVW exceeding 26,000 pounds
3 or more axles regardless of the weight
combined GVW exceeding 26,000 pounds - Texas Specialty Permits Rules And Cost
Special permits may be required depending on the load’s size, weight, and nature.
Mileage Permits: A single-trip mileage permit may be necessary for transporting well-servicing equipment, such as self-propelled or trailer-mounted cranes and bundle extractors that exceed legal dimensions. If permitted, the return trip to the point of origin may be included in the permit.
Highway Use Tax (HUT) Permits: HUT permits are temporary authorizations for private and commercial vehicles not registered for travel on state highways. These may be issued as 72-hour, 144-hour, or transit permits.
Amber Light Permits: Escort vehicles for oversize loads (excluding manufactured housing) must be equipped with roof-mounted amber warning lights.
Loading Zone Permits: Non-commercial delivery vehicles requiring access to commercial loading zones must obtain a loading zone permit. - More Permits Cost in Texas
Texas Overweight permit: Based on the load’s weight
Texas Manufactured housing permit: $40
Texas Portable building permit: $15
Texas Annual permit: $4,000
Important:
– Texas.gov adds a 25-cent plus 2.25 percent service charge to the total permit fee
– Annual fees vary depending on the number of counties the vehicle will be operated in
Payment
– You can pay with cards, checks, or electronic transfers
– You must designate in the application each county in which the vehicle will be operated
– Keep a receipt for your records
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Trucking Permit Service in Texas
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