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Hauling Oversize Loads in Mississippi

Hauling oversize loads in Mississippi involves several steps.

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi.

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.   

Mississippi oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Mississippi does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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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MS PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • 13’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot car required
  • Greater than 16’0
    • 2 pilot cars required
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 99’0
    • 1 pilot car required
  • Greater than 120’0
    • 2 pilot cars required
Pilot Car Height:
  • 15’7 or greater
    • 1 front pilot required with Height sensor
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • 15’0 and greater
    • front and/or rear
      • 1 pilot car required

Night Travel Requirements

  • 10’0 wide or greater
    • 1 front pilot required, 2-lane highway
    • 1 rear pilot required,  4-lane highway

Police Escort: 

  • Known as *Blue Light Escort*
    •  15’9 height or greater
      • case by case basis depending on
        permitted routing
    •  Required at 17’0 height, 20’0 wide and
      GVW over 250,000 lbs.
      • weight is determined on a case by case basis
Additional Info:
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN MS
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • 2 Flashing Amber lights (5″ in diameters)
  • Must be visible 500 ft.
  • Must be mounted 6 ft. above the pavement
    on rear corners of the load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

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

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Red squares
  • Must be on each four corners of the load 6 ft. above pavement

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

Light Requirements for Mississippi pilot cars:

  • Amber flashing or revolving light
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Mississippi pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 12″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ high x 1 1/2″ brush stroke
  • Color:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Flag Requirements:

Flag Requirements for Mississippi pilot cars:

  • 2 Red 18″ square flags
    • Mounted atop of the vehicle
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Mississippi pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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