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Hauling Oversize Loads in Delaware

Hauling oversize loads in Delaware involves several steps.

In Delaware, 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 Delaware.

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.   

Delaware oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Delaware does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Delaware 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 Delaware, 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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DE PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 13’0
    • 1 front pilot required, two-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required, four-lane highway
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 2 pilots
  • Greater than 15’0
    • 2 pilots
    • 1 State Police escort required
Pilot Car Length:
  • 90’0 or greater
    • 1 rear pilot required
  • 100’0 or greater
    • 1 front pilot & 1 rear pilot required
  • 120’0 or greater
    • 2 pilot cars required
    • 1 State Police escort required
Pilot Car Height:
  • 15’0 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
  • 17’6 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
    • 1 State Police escort required
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • 15’0 or greater
    • 1 rear pilot car required
      • Unless permit specifies otherwise
Additional Info:

Weight:

  • Greater than 120,000 lbs.
    • 2 pilot cars required
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN DE
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Steady burning Amber or Red
  • Must be visible for 500 ft., 360 degrees
  • Located at front and rear of the load
Sign Requirements:

Signage Specs:

  • Wording
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”, “WIDE LOAD” or
      “LONG LOAD”
  •  Size
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1.4″  Series E (2″)
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front and rear of the transport vehicle
Flag Requirements:
  • 18″ x 18″ Red squares
  • Located at all 4 corners of load and/or widest points
DE PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN DE
Sign Requirements:

Sign requirements for Delaware pilot cars:

  • Sign wording
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Sign size
    • 5’0 x 12”
  • Letter size
    • 8″ x 1.5″ brush stroke
  • Colors
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Additional Equipment:

Additional equipment for Delaware pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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