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Hauling Oversize Loads in Oregon

Hauling oversize loads in Oregon involves several steps.

In Oregon, 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 Oregon.

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.   

  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 Oregon, 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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OR PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 16’0
    • Determined by permit office on a case
      by case basis
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 1 pilot car required on Interstate &
      multi-lane highways
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 pilot car required on Green routes
    • 2 pilots required on Purple, Black, Blue, Red routes
  • Greater than 11’0
    • 1 pilot car required on Purple routes
    • 2 pilots required on Black, Blue,
      Red routes
  • Greater than 10’0
    • 1 pilot car required on Purple, Black,
      Blue routes
    • 2 pilots required on Red routes
  • Greater than 9’0
    • 1 pilot car required on Blue routes
    • 2 pilots required on Red routes

See route map 2 link below for color coded map.

Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 150’0
    • Determined by permit office on a case
      by case basis
  • Greater than 120’0
    • 1 pilot car required, Interstate &
      multi-lane highways
    • 2 pilot cars required, 2-lane highways
  • Greater than 110’0
    • 1 pilot car required, 2-lane highways
  • Greater than 95’0
    • 1 pilot required on Black, Blue, Red
      routes only

See route map 2 link below for color coded map

Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 14’6 must meet 1 of the 2 
    requirements listed below;
    • 1 pilot car with Height pole
    • In lieu of Height pole, a signed
      declaration form on file with MCTD
      acknowledging that the carrier is
      responsible for any injury to persons, or damage to property.
Pilot Car Overhang:

Front greater than 15'0

Additional Info:

Route Map 2
Route Map 9
OR Pilot Car District Guidelines March 2024
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN OR
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Rooftop mounted flashing, revolving, or
    strobe Amber light
  • Minimum of 30 flashes per minute
  • Must be visible 500 ft., 360 degrees
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”, ”WIDE LOAD” or
      “LONG LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1.4 Series C
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
    • Yellow reflective signage background
      required;
      • When operating between one
        half-hour after sunset until
        one-half hour before sunrise
  • Location:
    • Front and rear of a combination vehicle
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Red or Orange squares
  • Visible to the front and rear
  • Mounted on all four corners of the load
    and/or widest points

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

Light Requirements for Oregon pilot cars:

  • 2 Amber flashing, revolving light
    • As widely spaced laterally as practical
    • Must have 360 degrees visibility
      mounted above roof with visible 500 ft.
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Oregon pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 10’0
  • Lettering:
    • 8” high x 1” brush stroke
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, black lettering

Additional Signage required:

  • 3 front pilot cars are required by a permit
    must display bearing;
      • “REDUCE SPEED” and ”MOVE
        RIGHT”
      • Same size, lettering, and colors
        required as above
Flag Requirements:

Flag Requirements for Oregon pilot cars:

  • Red flags 18” squares
  • Must be mounted on 3 ft. long staffs
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for Oregon pilot cars:

  • Passenger car, pickup, or truck
    • Legal size & weight
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Oregon pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio
  • 8 safety flares or reflectors

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