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Hauling Oversize Loads in South Carolina

Hauling oversize loads in South Carolina involves several steps.

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina.

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.   

South Carolina oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in South Carolina does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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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SC PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:
  • Greater than 12’0
    • 1 pilot required, 2-lane highway
  • Greater than 14’0
    • 2 pilots required
  • Greater than 16’0
    • 2 pilots required
    • 2 State police required
Pilot Car Length:
  • 125’0 and greater
    • 1 rear pilot required
  • Greater than 150’0
    • 2 pilots are required
Pilot Car Height:
  • 16’0 or greater
    • 1 pilot required, with height pole
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • Greater than 15’0 up to 25’0 rear overhang
    • 1 pilot required
Additional Info:
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN SC
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Rotating or strobe Amber beacon
  • Visible for 500 ft. at 360º
  • Mounted on all four outer corners of the load front and rear
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD” or ” WIDE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 7′ x 12″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1 1/2″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front and rear of transport vehicle/load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • Minimum 18″ x 18″ Red or florescent orange
    squares
  • Mounted on all four corners of the load or
    extremities

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

Light Requirements for South Carolina pilot cars:

  • Amber rotating beacon or strobe light
    required
Sign Requirements:

Sign Requirements for South Carolina pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD" or "WIDE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • Not specified
  • Lettering:
    • Not specified
  • Colors:
    • Not specified
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for South Carolina pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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