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Hauling Oversize Loads in Massachusetts

Hauling oversize loads in Massachusetts involves several steps.

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts.

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.   

Massachusetts oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Massachusetts does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, 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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MA PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’0
    • Hauling a Dozer with blade attached
      • 2 pilots required
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 pilot required
  • Greater than 13′6
    • 2 pilots required
  • Greater than 14′11
    • 2 pilots required
    • State Police required
Pilot Car Length:
  • 80’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required
  • 95’0 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
  • 134’0 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
    • State Police required
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 13’8
    • 1 pilot required
      • No Height sensor required
  • 14’0 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
      • No Height sensor required
  • 14’3 or greater
    • 2 front pilots required
      • No Height sensor required
        • Height Sensor highly
          recommended
  • 14’11 or greater
    • 2 pilots required
      • 1 pilot with Height sensor
    • State Police required
Pilot Car Overhang:

N/A

Additional Info:
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN MA
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • 2 Flashing Amber lights
  • Must be visible 500 ft.
  • Located on the front & rear of the power unit
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 10″ x 1.4″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front of vehicle & rear of load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Red squares
  • On the four corners of the extremities &
    corners

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

Light Requirements for Massachusetts pilot cars:

  • 2 flashing Amber lights
  • Must be Visible from front & rear of vehicle
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Massachusetts pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 1’0
  •  Lettering:
    • 10″ high x 1.41″ brush stroke
  • Color:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Flag Requirments:

Flag Requirements for Massachusetts pilot cars:

  • Red 24″ square flags
  • Displayed on Right & Left rear corners
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for Massachusetts pilot cars:

  • Light truck and/or passenger car
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Massachusetts pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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