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Hauling Oversize Loads in New Hampshire

Hauling oversize loads in New Hampshire involves several steps.

In New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire.

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.   

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

Mobile Homes:

  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 pilot required
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 1 pilot required
    • 2 state police required
Pilot Car Length:
  • 90’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required

Mobile Homes:

  • 90’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required
  • 100’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required
    • 1 state police required
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 1 pilot required, with a Height sensor

Mobile Homes:

  • 14’6 or greater
    • 1 pilot car required
    • Height survey required
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • 15’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required

Width/Overhang Combination:

  • 12’0 wide or greater & 15’0 or greater rear
    overhang
    • 2 pilots required

Mobile Homes:

  • Width/Overhang Combination:
    • Greater than 12’0 wide & 15’0 front
      and/or rear overhang
      • 2 pilots required
Additional Info:

Mobile Homes:

  • Route Closure:
    • 3 state police required
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN NH
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Top mounted flashing or strobe Amber light
  • Must be visible no less than 1,000 ft., 360
    Degrees
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 the Hauling vehicle & rear of the load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange or red squares
  • Must be on four corners of the load or
    extremities

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

Light Requirements for New Hampshire pilot cars:

  • Amber flashing or strobe light
  • Must be roof top mounted
  • Must be visible for 1000 ft. in all directions
Sign Requirements:

Sign Requirements for New Hampshire pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 1’0
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ high x 1.4″ brush stroke
  • Color:
    • Yellow background, black lettering
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for New Hampshire pilot
cars:

  • No smaller than a compact car or pickup truck
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for New Hampshire pilot
cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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