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Hauling Oversize Loads in Montana

Hauling oversize loads in Montana involves several steps.

In Montana, 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 Montana.

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.   

Montana oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Montana does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Montana 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 Montana, 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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MT PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’6
    • 1 pilot required, 2-lane
      highway/Non-interstate
    • 2 pilots are required on 2-lane highway when crossing any bridge
  • Greater than 16’6
    • 2 pilots required, 2-lane
      highway/Non-interstate
    • 1 pilot required, Interstate
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 110’0
    • 1 pilot required, 2-lane
      highway/Non-interstate
  • Greater than 120’0
    • 1 pilot required, Interstate
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 17’0
    • 1 Front pilot required, with Height
      sensor
Pilot Car Overhang:

N/A

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

Lights Specs:

  • Flashing or strobe Amber lights
  • Must be on front of power unit & rear
    extremity of the load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ x 1″
  • Colors:
    • Black letter on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front of the transport vehicle & rear of
      the load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange of Red Squares
  • On Four corners of load and all protruding
    objects

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

Light Requirements for Montana pilot cars:

  • 2 Amber strobe, flashing, or rotating lights
Sign Requirements:

Sign Requirements for Montana pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 12”
  • Lettering:
    • 8” high x 1 1/4″ brush stokes
  • Color:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for Montana pilot cars:

  • Passenger car with 2 axle truck
  • 60’0 width minimum
  • Not exceeding 2 ton GVW
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Montana pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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