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Hauling Oversize Loads in Alabama

Hauling oversize loads in Alabama involves several steps.

In Alabama, you need an oversize load permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 14’0″ high, 65′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

But the preparation does not end with obtaining oversize load permits. Oversize loads often need pilot cars and specialized equipment is required for travel, including oversize load signs and specialized oversize load LED lights for trucks. 

There are standard pilot car requirements when hauling an oversize load in Alabama

Permit regulations such as night and weekend travel restrictions and specific curfews should be known prior to travel. 

Routing is another major step in the heavy haul process. Most state agencies will not be aware of temporary construction, bridge heights or travel restrictions on some city/county townships or on Indian reservations. If you have a complicated load, it’s best to check your route or conduct a route survey in advance.   

Alabama oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Alabama does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Alabama cities and counties require additional permits. Choosing not to obtain city or county permits raises liability concerns, specifically two. 

  1.  Ticket/fine: Fines for illegally traveling on city or county roads without a permit range from a few hundred dollars to $30,000 or more.
  2. Accident/Insurance: If you get into an accident while traveling on a city or county road without a permit, your insurance may deny you coverage costing you more than just money.

If you want to speak to a WCS Transportation Consultant about planning your oversize load haul in Alabama, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. An oversize load transport is much more than just permits, a heavy haul transport also includes routing, permit regulations, liability and more.

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AL PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 front pilot required, two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required, four-lane highway
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 2 pilots required
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 90’0
    •  1 rear pilot required
  • Greater than 125’0
    • 2 pilots required
  • Greater than 150’0
    • 2 pilots required
    • 2 State Police required
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 15’6
    • 1 front pilot required, with Height            sensor
  • Greater than 16’5
    • 1 Bucket Truck required
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • Greater than 5’0 rear
    • 1 rear pilot required
  • Greater than 10’0 front
    • 1 front pilot required
Additional Info:
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN AL
Light Requirements:

 Light Specs:                                 

  • Flashing or strobe Amber or Red
  • Must be visible 500 ft., 360 degrees
Sign Requirements:

Signage Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD” (Wide Load NOT          acceptable)
  •  Size
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1.4″ x 1.5″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front and Rear of the transport vehicle
Flag Requirements:

Flags Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange or Red squares
  • Mounted on all four corners of load or            extremities (length)
AL PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN AL
Light Requirements:

Light requirements for Alabama pilot cars:

  • Flashing or revolving amber light required
  • Visible for 500′ ft, 360 degrees
Sign Requirements:

Sign requirements for Alabama pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 1’0
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1.4″ x 1.5″ (series “C”) brush stroke
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Flag Requirements:

Flag requirements for Alabama pilot cars:

  • Red flags 18″ square
  • Displayed on front & rear corners

Additional Equipment:

Additional equipment for Alabama pilot cars:

  • Radio communication between the pilot and   load required

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