Texas Oversize Permits

Texas (TX) Legal Dimensions

Length: 59 feet long for semi-trailer.
Overhang: 2 feet for front and 4 feet for rear overhang
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 14 feet.

Weight: 80,000 pounds Gross.
Single Axles: 20,000 Pounds.
Tandem Axles: 34,000 Pounds.
Tridem Axles: 42,000 Pounds.

Texas (TX) Permits Validity, Restrictions and Operating Time

Texas (TX) Permits Validity: Louisiana oversize permits are valid for 3 to 5 days.

Texas (TX) Operating Time: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset including weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Night travel is allowed only on interstate highways for loads up to 10 feet wide, 14 feet high, and 100 feet long, including allowed front and rear overhangs. Overweight loads are only allowed for continuous travel.

Texas (TX) Restrictions on Travel: The permit now lists city and county curfew timings. Travel during major holidays is permitted in terms of dimensions.

Texas (TX) Routine Permits Limits

Length: The applicant is permitted a maximum length of 125 feet without the necessity for a route inspection permit.

Overhang: 25 feet may be for front overhang and 30 feet for rear.

Width: 16 feet in interstate and 20 feet for others.

Height: 18 feet and 11 inches.

Weight: Single Axles: 25,000 Pounds
Tandem Axles: 46,000 Pounds
Tridem Axles: 60,000 Pounds.
Quad Axles: 70,000 Pounds.

Superload: Loads that exceed the specified length, width, or weight restrictions are considered superloads. The state will recommend a route, following which a physical survey and approval will be necessary. The process for registering for loads weighing more than 254,000 pounds or more than 200,000 pounds with an axle spacing of under 95 feet may take a few weeks.

Important: A flatbed load cannot be approved if the weight and height exceed at the same time.

Texas (TX) Escorts/Pilot Cars, Signals and flag Information

Length: More than 110 feet required one escort. More than 125 feet required 2 escorts.
Overhang: More than 20 feet required one escort. More than 30 feet required 2 escorts but it needs approval.
Width: More than 14 feet required one escort. More than 16 feet required 2 escorts.
Height: More than 17 feet required one escort. More than 18 feet required 2 escorts.
IMPORTANT: If the load exceeds two dimensions, two escorts will be necessary.
Symbols, Banners, Lights information: Red flags should be placed at all ends, and signs are necessary only on escort/pilot cars.

Texas (TX) Oversize permits Regulations and Information
Texas (TX) Oversize Permits Phone Number: (949) 208-2371

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