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Hauling Oversize Loads in Arizona

Hauling oversize loads in Arizona involves several steps.

In Arizona, 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 Arizona

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.   

Arizona oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Arizona does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Arizona 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 Arizona, 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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AZ PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:

Refer to notes (2) & (3)

Pilot Car Length:

Refer to notes (2)

Pilot Car Height:

Refer to notes (2) & (3)

Pilot Car Overhang:

Refer to notes (2)

Notes Pilot Car (1):

Class C Permit:

  • Pilot(s) are determined by analysis of the load
Notes Pilot Car (2):

Weekday Pilot Requirements

Height:

  • Greater than 16’0
    • 1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot required

Width:

  • Greater than 10’0
    • 1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot required on
      two-lane highway
      • Refer to Route Restriction                 Info-Table 4 & Permit to confirm    if required
      • Check Permit for local.                      requirements.
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot required on
      two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required on four-lane
      highway

Length:

  • Greater than 120’0
    • 1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot required,
      two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required, four-lane highway
  • 130’0 or greater
    • 1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot required

Overhang:

  • 20 ft. front
    • 1 front pilot required
  • 20 ft. rear
    • 1 rear pilot required

Additional pilots may be required at State’s        discretion due to Routing

Notes Pilot Car (3):

Weekend Pilot Requirements

Width:

  • Greater than 11’0
    • 1 rear pilot required

Height:

  • Greater than 15’2
    • 1 pilot required with height pole

Additional pilots may be required at State’s        discretion due to routing

Additional Info: AZ Route Restrictions-Table 4
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN AZ
Light Requirements:

 Light Specs:                                 

  • Flashing or strobe, Amber or Red
  • Must be visible for 500 ft., 360 degrees
  • Located at the extremity of the load
  •  
Sign Requirements:

Signage Specs:

  • Wording
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD”
  •  Size
    • 6′ x 1′
  • Lettering:
    • 6″ “D” series
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front and rear of the power unit
Flag Requirements:

Flags Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange or Red squares
  • Located on all four corners of load
AZ PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN AZ
Light Requirements:

Light requirements for Arizona pilot cars:

  • Must be equipped with a flashing or revolving Amber light
Sign Requirements:

Sign requirements for Arizona pilot cars:

    • Wording:
      • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
    • Size:
      • 5’0 x 1’0
    • Placement:
      • 5’0 above the ground, mounted      securely to the vehicle
    • Lettering:
      • 6″ (series D) x 1″ brush stroke        width
    • Colors:
      • Yellow background, Black lettering
Flag Requirements:

Flag requirements for Arizona pilot cars:

  • 12” Red square flags
  • Displayed at front & rear corners

Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle requirements for Arizona pilot cars:

  • Passenger car or two-axle truck
  • Exceeding 20,000 lbs. GVW
Additional Equipment

Additional equipment for Arizona pilot cars:

  • Two-Way Radio
  • Two 5 lbs. Fire extinguishers
  • Eight Flares
  • First-aid kit
  • Two Red emergency flags on staffs
Certification Requirements

Certification requirements for Arizona pilot cars:

  • AZ Revised Statutes link below for guideline    requirements
Important Links:

Escort Vehicle Rules & Regulations

Pilot Car Best Practice Guidelines

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