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Hauling Oversize Loads in Indiana

Hauling oversize loads in Indiana involves several steps.

In Indiana, 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 Indiana.

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.   

Indiana oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Indiana does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Indiana 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 Indiana, 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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IN PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’4
    • 1 front pilot required
  • Greater than 14’4
    • 2 pilots required, two-lane highway
    • 1 pilot required, four-lane highway
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 110’0
    • 1 pilot required
Pilot Car Height:
  • 14’6
    • 1 pilot required
  • Greater than 14’6
      • 1 pilot required, with a Height
        sensor
  • Greater than 15’0
    • Bucket Truck required off interstate
    • Bucket Truck Affidavit Waiver
      available (see form below for
      additional rules)
  • Greater than 15’6
    • 1 Bucket Truck required
      • On all routes
Pilot Car Overhang:

N/A

Important Links:

Pre-Qualified Contractor's List

Bucket Truck Affidavit Waiver Form
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN IN
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Flashing or strobe, Yellow or Red
  • Visible for 360 degrees located at the front
    and rear of load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  •  Size:
    • 6′ x 8′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 12″ x 1 1/2″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • At the front and rear of the transport
      vehicle
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Red or Orange square flags
  • Located at all four corners of load and/or
    widest point

IN PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN
IN
Light Requirements:

Light Requirements for Indiana pilot cars:

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

Sign Requirements for Indiana pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 X 12″
  • Lettering:
    • 12″ x 2″ brush stroke
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for Indiana pilot cars:

  • 4 wheels minimum
  • 11,000 lbs. GVW maximum
Additonal Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Indiana pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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