All the Information You Need About Maine Oversize Permits

All the Information You Need About Maine Oversize Permits

Are you planning to transport an oversize or overweight load in Maine? Whether it’s a one-time movement or a recurring need, understanding the permit requirements is crucial. In this blog, we will provide comprehensive information about Maine oversize Permits and overweight permits, including permit costs, required information, legal dimensions, escort requirements, and travel provisions.

Oversize and Overweight Permits and Regulations for Maine

Contact (630) 222-5770 for Oversize Permits in Maine.

Compare Transport LLC is a reliable company to help you acquire permits for your oversize or overweight load transport in Maine. Our professional team know is familiar with the requirements of transporting oversize and overweight loads in Maine. we have additional information regarding permit limits, super loads, and pilot cars.

Maine legal Load Oversize Dimensions

Maine DOT legal size and weight limitations:

Length: 69 feet.

Width: 8’6 feet.

Height: 14 feet.

Weight: 80,000 pounds GVW.

Cost of Trucking Permits for Maine?

Here are the costs of single trip permits in Maine. Our oversize and overweight load specialists will help you acquire the right permits for your load. Call us now! (630) 222-5770.

Single trip oversize permits in Maine: $10

Limits for Maine Regrading Oversize and Overweight Permit

Here’s the maximum weight your load can be, even with a permit in Maine:

Below are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Maine

Oversize Load Restrictions and Travel Times for Maine

Maine DOT permitted travel times and restrictions: One 1/2 before and 1/2 hour after sunset rule applies. Except for during July and August, you may travel on Saturdays and Sundays but may not during these two months. There is no holiday travel on the following holidays:

NOTES: Turnpike travel: you may travel on the Maine turnpike during the daylight hours from Monday until Friday at 12 noon. You may not travel on the weekends. Max width is 14 feet 6 inches and for height see “Routine permits” above. You can reach the Maine turnpike office at 207-871-7771. Mobile home shipments can only travel on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – after that you may not travel. Night shipments may be approved but have to clear the Maine state police for permission first.

Pilot Cars Required in Maine?

If your shipment is over any of the following dimensions you will be required to have a pilot car or escort vehicle by the Maine DOT office.

If the highway is divided, a single pilot car or escort vehicle is positioned at the rear of the vehicle. If the highway is undivided, a single pilot car or escort vehicle is positioned at the front of the truck and trailer.

Width: 12 feet to 14 inches requires 1 pilot car or escort vehicle., 14 feet and 6 inches to 15 feet and 11 inches requires 2 pilot cars or escort vehicles.

Height: Over 16 feet requires a state police escort.

Length: Over 79 feet and 11 inches require 1 pilot car or escort vehicle. Over 110 feet requires 2 pilot cars (escort vehicles).  Over 125 feet requires a state police escort.

NOTES: Signs must say “Oversize Load” in 10-inch high black letters on a yellow background. They must be at least 7 feet wide by 18 inches high and posted on both the front and rear. 18-inch by 18-inch flags must be posted on all four corners of the load. Pilot cars must have 2-way radio that has contact with at least a ½ mile range. The truck must have a flashing amber light on top of the cab.