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Hauling Oversize Loads in Maine

Hauling oversize loads in Maine involves several steps.

In Maine, 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 Maine.

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.   

Maine oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Maine does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Maine 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 Maine, 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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ME PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 pilot required

Manufactured, Modular, Mobile Homes:

  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 pilot required
  • Greater than 14’6
    • 2 pilots required
  • Greater than 16’0 at Base
    • 1 pilot required
      • 1 Police escort
  • Greater than 16’9 at Eaves
    • 1 pilot required
      • 1 Police escort

Timber Harvesting:

  • 11’6 or less
    • 2 pilots required
    • Night move only
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 80’0
    • 1 pilot required

Manufactured, Modular, Mobile Homes:

  • Greater than 80’0
    • 1 pilot required

Timber Harvesting:

  • 75’0 or less
    • 2 pilots required
    • Night move only
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 16’0
    • 1 pilot required, with Height sensor

Manufactured, Modular, Mobile Homes:

  • Greater than 16’0
    • 1 pilot required, with Height sensor
Pilot Car Overhang:

N/A

Additional Info:

Additional Pilot vehicles may be required if
deemed necessary for extreme heights, widths and lengths. 
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN ME
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Flashing Yellow lights
  • Located above the highest forward point of
    vehicle
  • Must be visible from front & rear
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  •  Size:
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1.4″
  • Colors:
    • Black letter on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • At front of the vehicle & rear of load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange or Red squares
  • Must be mounted on four corners of the load or extremities
  • Or mounted on staffs on four corners of the
    load or extremities

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

Light Requirements for Maine pilot cars:

  • Amber flashing, rotary or light bar required
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Maine pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 12″
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ high x 1 1/2″ brush stokes
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for Maine pilot cars:

  • Light truck or automobile
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Maine pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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