Navigating the complexities of Oklahoma oversize permits is crucial for heavy haul trucking companies. With regulations designed to ensure safety and protect infrastructure, understanding these rules can save time, reduce costs, and keep your operations compliant. Here’s everything you need to know about securing Oklahoma oversize/overweight permits and operating within the state’s guidelines.
Oklahoma DOT Official Information
Oklahoma DOT Phone Number
(405) 425-7012
Oklahoma DOT Opening Time
08:00 am
Oklahoma DOT Closing Time
04:30 pm
Oklahoma Over Dimensional Fee
$40.00
Oklahoma Permit Approval
Auto Issue
Types of Louisiana Oversize Permits
Louisiana offers several types of oversize and overweight permits, tailored to accommodate various hauling needs:
1. Single-Trip Oversize/Overweight Permit
- Issued for specific journeys and valid for the required number of days.
- Applicable for oversize, overweight, mobile homes, and mobile offices.
2. Monthly Permits:
- Designed for consistent transport needs, covering specific cargo types like oilfield equipment, pleasure crafts (up to 10’ wide), and house movers.
3. Semi-Annual Permits:
- Ideal for heavier loads, allowing a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 95,000 lbs.
4. Annual Permits:
- Include standard oversize and combined oversize/overweight options.
- Dimension limits: 14’4” height, 12’ width, 90’ length, and up to 25’ overhang.
- Weight allowances: Up to 120,000 lbs. on six axles for combined permits.
Validity of Oklahoma Oversize Permits
Oklahoma oversize permits are valid for three days. It’s mandatory to obtain a permit before entering the state. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines and delays.
Operating Hours of Oklahoma Oversize Permits
Oversize loads are allowed to travel from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, seven days a week. For overweight-only loads, continuous travel is possible, but this must be explicitly requested when applying for the permit.
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Oklahoma Turnpikes
Specific regulations apply to turnpikes:
- Loads up to 9’6” wide are allowed without a Pike Pass.
- Loads between 9’6” and 11’6” wide (up to 13’6” wide on the Cherokee Turnpike) require a Pike Pass reference number.
- Maximum allowable weight is 108,000 lbs. on turnpikes.
Legal Dimensions and Weight Limits of Oklahoma Oversize Permits
Oklahoma oversize provisions define the standard limits for loads:
Weight Limits
Interstate highway system
Tridem – 42,000 lbs.
Quad – 50,000 lbs.
Non-Interstate highways
Single – 22,000 lbs.
Tandem – 37,000 lbs.
Tridem – 45,000 lbs.
Quad – 53,000 lbs.
Maximum Permits Limits
Maximum dimensional limits allowed to be permitted at Louisiana. Exceeding these dimensions the load can be classify as super load.
Height
16’5″
width
18′
Length
125′
Maximum Weight Limits
Gross Weights
5 axles – 108,000 lbs.
6 axles – 120,000 lbs.
7 axles – 132,000 lbs.
Axle Weighs
Single – 24,000 if GVW is 120,000 lbs. or less; 20,000 if GVW exceeds 120,000 lbs.
Tandem – 48,000 lbs. if GVW does not exceed 120,000 lbs.; 40,000 lbs. if it exceeds 120,000 lbs.
Tridem – 60,000 lbs..
Escort/Pilot Cars Requirements for Louisiana Oversize Permits
Height
15’10”-16’6″ – 1 escort with high pole off Interstate.
Over 16’6″ – may require escort (depends on route)
17’11” – Bucket Truck
width
12′-16′ – 1 escort
16′-18′ – State Police escort on all highways
Over 18′ – 2 State Police Escorts
Length
90′-125′ – 1 escort
Over 125′ – 1 State Police escort and the load must be equipped with a steerable dolly
Overhang
Over 10′ – 1 escort (some highways may need 2 escorts)
Insurance Requirements
To obtain a Louisiana oversize permit, a certificate of insurance covering at least $100,000 in property damage is mandatory. Escort vehicles must carry general liability, motor vehicle liability, and workers’ compensation insurance with a minimum of $500,000 coverage.
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