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    Colorado Oversize Permits

    Colorado Oversize Permit Phone Number 949-208-2371

    Colorado Oversize and Overweight Permits

     

    At Note Trucking, we specialize in obtaining Colorado oversize permits to guarantee your load fulfills state regulations and travels safely. Whether you’re dealing with oversize or overweight load, our staff can help you secure the appropriate permits, understand laws, and keep your project on routine. Contact us immediately at 949-208-2371 for experienced assistance with any of your Colorado oversize permit requirements.

    Colorado legal size and weight limits

    Loads larger than the legal size or weight restrictions in Colorado require a permit. The state’s legal limitations are as follows:

    Colorado Oversize Permits

    Colorado Legal Size Limits:

    - Width: 8' 6" (measured from the vehicle or load's outermost points, excluding safety equipment). - Height: 14′ 6″ (from roadbed to greatest point of load or vehicle). - Length: 57′ 4″ (measured from front to back) - Front overhang is 4 feet; rear overhang is 10 feet.

    Legal weight limits:

    - Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 80,000 lbs (with load); 85,000 lbs (non-interstate) - Steer Axle: 20,000 lbs - Single Axle: 20,000 lbs - Tandem Axle: 36,000 lbs - Tridem Axle: 54,000 lbs.

    Colorado Oversized Load Requirements

    When transporting oversize loads in Colorado, you have to conform to the state's unique rules to guarantee the safety of your load and other road users.

    Wide Load Requirements

    The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) needs an oversize permit for loads wider than 8'6". Loads must also be identified with red or neon orange flags at all ends.

    Oversized Load Banners and Signs

    All oversize loads must carry an "oversize load" flag. Depending on the load, various banners, such as "wide load," or simply "oversize," may be required. The signs must be 5′ (or 7′) wide and 10″ (or 18″) high, with black text on a yellow backdrop.

    Lighting and Escort Vehicle Requirements

    Oversized loads need specialized illumination for visibility. At least one yellow light should be put on the cab, and two to three more should be located in the back. Some loads require escort vehicles to guarantee safe transit, particularly those that exceed specific heights, lengths, or overhangs.

    Restrictions for Oversized Loads in Colorado

    When carrying an oversize or overweight load in Colorado, numerous essential regulations must be considered.

    Holiday Restrictions

    Oversized vehicles are not permitted to travel on Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, travel restrictions apply to the Friday before and the Monday after.

    Legal Travel Time

    Oversized loads can move between sunrise and dusk. Loads up to 12' wide can travel with property illumination, while loads between 12' and 14' wide require escort vehicles for nighttime passage.

    Road and Bridge Restrictions

    Colorado uses the Federal Bridge Formula to determine the maximum weight that bridges can take. Some roadways may have extra limitations, particularly in construction zones. Special limits apply to the Eisenhower Tunnel, where trucks over 13′ 11″ in height or 11′ in width must use the US 6 bypass.

    Seasonal Weight Restrictions

    Vehicles on some highways must have chains throughout the winter months, notably on I-70 from September 1 to May 31, as part of the state's frost rule.

    Colorado Fuel Permits

    If you are an interstate motor carrier, you must additionally apply for an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) permit while driving to or via Colorado. This applies to cars having a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds or three or more axles.

    Specialty Permits for Manufactured Homes

    Colorado grants specific permits for prefabricated homes and mobile homes that are only good for one journey on selected roadways. Manufactured houses must fulfill specific size limitations.
    Dimensions: 14′ width and 2′ eave width.

    Types of Colorado Oversize Permits

    Note Trucking offers a variety of permits based on the size and weight of your load.

    1. Colorado Single Trip Permits
    A single-trip permit is necessary for non-divisible, oversize loads that have not been registered in Colorado. This permit is valid for 72 hours and permits multiple moves around the state.

    2. Colorado Annual Permits
    If you often move oversize or overweight loads, a yearly permit can be more cost-effective. To qualify, the load must fulfill specified size and weight requirements, such as:
    Maximum width: 17′
    Maximum height: 16′
    Maximum gross vehicle weight: 200,000 lbs
    Maximum lengths for 4-lane highways are 130′, 120′ for non-mountainous 2-lane highways, and 110′ for mountainous 2-lane highways. Maximum front overhang is 25 feet. Maximum rear overhang: 35′

    3. Colorado Overweight Permits
    If your load exceeds the weight restriction but is within legal size, you must get an overweight permit.

    4. Colorado Overhang Permits
    Overhang permits are required for loads that extend beyond the vehicle’s front or back. This guarantees that your load meets safety rules.

    Why Choose Note Trucking?

    Note Trucking streamlines the permitting procedure for you. Our expert staff is dedicated to ensuring that your oversize or overweight load meets Colorado laws. Whether you want a single-trip permit or an annual permit, we handle everything so you can concentrate on delivering your loads where it needs to go.

    For further information or to begin the permit procedure, call Note Trucking now at 949-208-2371. We’re here to ensure that your oversize load travel through Colorado safely and lawfully.

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