Arizona Oversize Permits Arizona Oversize & Overweight Permits phone number: (630) 800 4551
Arizona Oversize and Overweight Permits
Oversized and overweight load in Arizona require special permits to guarantee they comply with state requirements. These permits guarantee that oversize or overweight load be transported safely and efficiently, while also maintaining the state’s infrastructure, such as highways and bridges. By getting these permits, carriers may lawfully move loads that would otherwise endanger automobiles and roadways.
There are several sorts of permits available, including single-trip permits for infrequent travel and yearly permits for regular carriers. The approval procedure involves particular rules and obligations, such as flagging and escorting vehicles, to guarantee that oversize loads are visible and controlled correctly throughout their path. With the proper permits in place, companies may carry their load without incurring penalties or legal concerns, resulting in a smoother and safer flow of traffic on Arizona roadways.
Arizona Oversize/Overweight Regulations
Arizona law defines oversize/overweight loads as those that exceed the following weight and dimension restrictions.
Legal size limits:
- Width: 8′ 6″
- Height: 13’6″
- Length: 40 feet for a single vehicle; 57 feet 6 inches for a truck and semi-trailer.
- Front Overhang: 3′, Rear Overhang: 6′
Legal weight limits:
- Maximum Gross Weight: 80,000 pounds (including the load weight).
- Single Axle: 20,000lbs.
- The tandem axle weighs 34,000 pounds.
- The tridem axle weighs 42,000 pounds.
Arizona Single Trip Oversize/Overweight Permits
The cost of a single-trip permit varies with the distance traveled within the state. This permit is for commercial vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 12,000 pounds or more, including road tractors, truck tractors, trucks, and passenger-carrying vehicles with GVWRs greater than 26,000 pounds. This permit expires after 96 hours or when you leave the state.
Arizona Annual Oversize/Overweight Permits
To get an annual permit, the load must to satisfy the following requirements:
The maximum gross weight is 250,000 pounds
The maximum width is 14 feet.
Maximum height: 16 ft.
Maximum length is 120 feet (at least four axles required).
Arizona Wide Load Requirements
If you're transporting a load that exceeds 8' 6" in width (or 8' on roads less than 12' wide), you'll need to obtain a permit from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Specifications for Oversize Loads:
- Flagging: Use red or bright orange 18-inch square flags to identify any large loads. - Banners: "Oversized load" banners are necessary for loads more than 9 feet. - Signage: Use 6' long signage with 1' tall black text on a yellow backdrop. - Lighting: Install red warning lights at the load's four corners and upper extremities.
Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Requirements:
- If the load width, height, or length exceeds 14′, 16′, or 120′, at least one front escort vehicle must be present. - Loads wider than 12 feet require one front and one rear escort car each. - A front or rear escort car is necessary for front and rear overhangs of 20', respectively. When two or more oversize/overweight trucks travel together, each must have its own escort vehicle.
Wide Load Restrictions in Arizona
Wide Load Restrictions in Arizona
Holiday restrictions:
Oversized loads cannot be transported on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. Transport oversize loads (10' wide, 14' high, and 10' rear overhang) between half an hour before dawn and half an hour after nightfall. Oversized loads (over 14 feet wide, 16 feet high, 120 feet long, and 250,000 pounds) are permitted to drive on interstate roads between 3:00 a.m. and midnight on weekends.
Road and bridge restrictions:
Arizona does not establish particular bridge limitations, like the Federal Bridge Formula does. Oversize load restrictions include avoiding construction zones, following warning signs, and prioritizing law enforcement and emergency vehicles.
Seasonal Weight Limits:
Unlike many other states and Canadian provinces that follow the Frost Law, Arizona has no set seasonal restrictions. Depending on the nature of the weight, Arizona oversize load permits may include such limits.
Load Limits In Arizona
Arizona follows to the federal legal width restriction of 8’6″. Any cargo that exceeds this width must be moved on public roadways with a permit.
Load dimensions requiring a trucking permit
Width: 8′ 6″ (from the outer points of the widest extremities, excluding safety devices); 8′ for routes shorter than 12 feet.
Axle Weight Limitations:
- Single axle: 20,000 pounds.
- Tandem axle: 34,000 pounds.
The Tridem axle weighs 42,000 pounds. - Maximum allowable axle weight:
- Single axle: 28,000 pounds.
- Tandem axle: 46,200 pounds.
The Tridem axle weighs 56,700 pounds.
Note: The Arizona Department of Transportation has devised a specific formula for calculating the allowed weight. Special permits are necessary for cargo weighing more than 250,000 pounds.
Oversized Tire Regulations:
Tires must be in excellent functioning order, correctly inflated, and with a minimum tread depth of 2/32″ (4/32″ for the steering axle). Tires must have no protrusions other than rubber unless absolutely required for safety.
Arizona travel permits
Arizona grants three different International Registration Plan (IRP) permits: 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days. All commercial vehicles acquiring permits must be registered in another state or jurisdiction, and their real weight cannot exceed the claimed weight.
Arizona fuel permits
Permits under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) are necessary for diesel vehicles or vehicle combinations with a GVWR of more than 26,000 pounds and three axles.
Specialized Permits
Depending on the nature, size, and weight of your load, you may require particular approvals.
Class C permits
Class C permits are necessary for loads that weigh more than 250,000 pounds or have certain dimensions, such as 120 feet in length, 16 feet in height, and 14 feet in breadth. “Easy” C Mobile Home Permits are provided for more convenient mobile home movement.
“Easy” C Mobile Home Permit:
An “Easy” C Mobile Home Permit has the same standards as a regular Class C permit, but no bridge engineering analysis is necessary. This permit is only valid for vehicles that are 16 feet wide, 16 feet tall, 120 feet long, and weigh no more than 80,000 pounds.
Fines for oversize/overweight loads in Arizona
Fines for oversize and overweight loads in Arizona range from $100 to $1,400, depending on the weight exceeding the maximum permitted and the number of offenses in the same year.
Truck Permit Service.
Overweight Permit offers a variety of trucking permit services, including aiding motor carriers in getting the appropriate oversize and overweight permits, coordinating with authorities, and assuring compliance with state requirements, saving important time, effort, and potential fines. You may count on us regardless of the load’s kind, nature, or destination. For further information, please call (630) 800 4551 .
FAQs
Width: 8′ 6″; Height: 13′ 6″.
Length: 40 feet (single vehicle), 57′ 6″ (truck and semi-trailer).
Weight: The maximum gross weight is 80,000 pounds, with axle restrictions ranging from 20,000 to 42,000 pounds depending on the axle type.
Arizona issues two sorts of permits: single-trip permits for infrequent travel and annual permits for regular carriers.
The cost of a single-trip permit varies according on the distance traveled throughout the state.
To be eligible for an annual permit, the load must fulfill particular requirements, including a maximum gross weight of 250,000 pounds, a maximum width of 14 feet, and a maximum height of 16 feet.
Yes, depending on the load’s dimensions (width, height, and length), escort vehicles are frequently necessary for safe transportation.
The maximum allowed width is 8′ 6″. Any load that exceeds this width will require a permit.
Loads that surpass 8′ 6″ in width, or 8′ on roadways narrower than 12′, require a permit. Other limitations apply to loads that exceed specified height, weight, and length limits.
Use red or bright orange 18-inch flags, “Oversized Load” banners, and suitable warning lights at the load’s corners and extremities.
Arizona prohibits the transportation of oversize loads on key holidays such as New Year’s Day and Memorial Day, among others. Weekend travel has its own set of hours and routes, especially for goods more than 14 feet wide or 16 feet tall.
A competent truck permit agency can help you get the right permits, ensure compliance with state requirements, save time and effort, and avoid costly fines.
You can reach us directly at (630) 222-5770. Our experts will walk you through the procedure and help you secure the essential permits promptly and efficiently.
Yes, fines for operating without a valid permit can vary from $100 to $1,400, depending on how much the load exceeds the permissible limit and how many infractions are committed.
A Class C permit is necessary for extraordinarily oversize weighing over 250,000 pounds or measuring more than 120 feet in length, 16 feet in height, or 14 feet in breadth. An “Easy” C Mobile Home Permit meets the same requirements but does not need bridge engineering analysis for mobile home movement.
Our organization specializes in assisting you with obtaining the necessary permits in a fast and hassle-free manner. With our considerable expertise cooperating with Arizona authorities, we ensure that your load is delivered lawfully and safely, reducing the possibility of delays and fines.
