Alabama OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION
Alabama Dot Phone # 630-222-5770
Welcome to Compare Transport LLC, your trusted partner for all Alabama oversize permits. We specialize in providing comprehensive services for obtaining Alabama oversize permits online, ensuring you have easy access to Alabama overweight permits and Alabama overhang permits. Whether you need a single trip permit or an annual permit, our streamlined process, including an online permit login and dedicated phone support, makes obtaining permits hassle-free. We Follow the Rules and Regulations according to the Department of Transportation.
Legal Dimensions for Alabama
Length: 57′ trailers
53’6″ on roads less than 12′ wide
85′ overall (unless trailer exceeds 57′)
Overhang: 10′ front, 5′ rear
Note: 60′ Structural steel is exempt from permits and escorts
Width: 8’6″ (8′ on lanes less than 12′ wide)
Height: 13’6″
Weight: 80,000 Gross
Single axle– 20,000
Tandem axle– 34,000
Tridem axle– 42,000
Maximum Weight Permission
Steer axles– 14,000
Single axles– 22,000
Tandem axles – 44,000
Tridem axles– 66,000
Quad axles – 88,000
Loads exceeding these dimensions, over 180,000 are Super Loads.
ALABAMA ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length: 150′ (maximum overhang 20′)
Overhang: 20′ rear overhang is the maximum permitted.
Width: 16′ (over 16′ cannot use Interstate)
Height: 16′
Weight:
5 axles – 102,000
6 axles – 124,000
7 axles – 146,000
8 axles – 168,000
Alabama Escort Requirement
Length: With legal trailer length
over 90 feet – 1 escort
over 105 feet – 2 escorts
Trailer length over 57 feet – 1 back escort
Overhang: over 5 feet back overhang – 1 escort.
Width: over 12 feet – 1 escort.
Height: over 16 feet * – 1 escort *(may be required at lower heights on certain routes).
ALABAMA OPERATING TIME: Daylight only (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) Monday through Saturday. No travel on Sundays.
ALABAMA RESTRICTED TRAVEL: No travel on major holidays and Holiday weekends.
ALABAMA OVERSIZE PERMITS PHONE NUMBER: Get your permits by calling us at 630-222-5770.
Bucket or Blade Rule in Alabama: If bucket or blade extends past the trailer’s sides at 12 feet wide – 1 escort. (No escort needed assuming outriggers are utilized to prevent bucket or blade from distending sides of trailer).
Miscellaneous: Bulldozers, front-end loaders, and similar equipment shall be loaded with the blade to the back any time the blade protrudes beyond the transporting vehicle.
The overweight dozer and blade should be attached, or else dragged on separate loads if the blade is disconnected.
60 feet Structural steel is free from permits and escorts.
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: “Oversize Load” signs front and back of any over width or length vehicle. Flags must be placed at the front and back corners of an over-dimensional load or vehicle. Over 4 feet back overhang requires lights at night. (Over 5 feet requires a permit, and can’t run at night). There are no signs or flag necessities for over height only or overweight only loads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Operating without the required oversize/overweight permits can result in legal penalties and fines. Additionally, vehicles found to be in violation may be subject to impoundment or delayed until proper permits are obtained. Operating without permits also poses safety risks and can damage infrastructure, leading to potential liability for the vehicle operator or owner.
A: Yes, oversize/overweight permits are typically issued for a specific duration. The duration can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the load. Permits may be issued for a single trip, a specific period (e.g., one day, one week), or for an extended period (e.g., one year) in some cases.
We need oversize/overweight permits for several reasons:
Safety: Oversize and overweight vehicles may pose a risk to road safety due to their increased dimensions and weight. Permits ensure that these vehicles adhere to specific safety regulations, such as using appropriate warning signs and flags, having proper lighting and marking, and following designated travel routes.
Infrastructure preservation: Roads, bridges, and other infrastructure have weight and size limitations to prevent damage. Oversize/overweight permits help regulate and manage the use of these structures to minimize the risk of structural damage.
Efficient transportation: Some loads, such as construction equipment, oversized machinery, or components of large structures, cannot be broken down into smaller parts. Oversize/overweight permits allow the transportation of these items, ensuring efficient movement of goods and materials.
