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Hauling Oversize Loads in North Dakota

Hauling oversize loads in North Dakota involves several steps.

In North Dakota, 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 North Dakota.

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.   

North Dakota oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in North Dakota does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most North Dakota 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 North Dakota, 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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ND PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 14’6
    • 1 pilot required, 2-lane highway
      • May use lights in lieu of pilot car
  • Greater than 16’0
    • 2 pilots required, 2-lane highway
    • 1 pilot required, 4-lane highway
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 120’0
    • 1 pilot required
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 18’0
    • 1 pilot required
Pilot Car Overhang:

N/A
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN ND
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Top mounted flashing or strobe Amber lights
  • Must be visible 500 ft.
  • Must be on the front, rear & outermost width of the vehicle/load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 5′ x 12″ minimum
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ x 1″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front or Rooftop of the power unit &
      rear of the load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Red or orange squares
  • Located on the front, rear, and traffic sides of the load

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

Light Requirements for North Dakota pilot cars:

  • 2 Amber flashing lights or
  • 1 Amber revolving light centrally mounted
Sign Requirements:

Sign Requirements for North Dakota pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 1’0
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ high x 1″ brushstroke
  • Color:
    • Yellow background, Black lettering
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for North Dakota pilot cars:

  • 2-axle truck or passenger car only
  • ND Century Code, Title 39 must be followed
  • Vehicles not registered in ND
    • Temporary registration required
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for North Dakota pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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