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Hauling Oversize Loads in Utah

Hauling oversize loads in Utah involves several steps.

In Utah, 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 Utah.

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.   

Utah oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Utah does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Utah 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 Utah, 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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UT 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, 2-lane highway
    • 1 pilot required, 4-lane highway
  • Greater than 16’0
    • 2 pilots required
Pilot Car Length:
  • Greater than 105’0
    • 1 pilot required, 2-lane highway
  • Greater than 120’0
    • 2 pilots required, 2-lane highway
    • 1 pilot required, 4-lane highway
Pilot Car Height:
  • Greater than 16’0
  • 1 pilot required with height pole
    • Pole setting 3″ above height required
Pilot Car Overhang:
  • Greater than 20’0
    • 1 pilot required
Important Links: Pilot/Escort Requirements
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN UT
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs:

  • Oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights
    • Amber in front
    • Red on rear
  • 360 degrees
  • Front and rear of the vehicle and load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1 5/8″
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Front bumper/top of the cab and most
      rear part of the vehicle/load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Fluorescent Orange or Red squares
  • Mounted on all four corners of all extremities

UT PILOT CAR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO HAUL OVERSIZE
IN UT
Certification Requirements:

Certification Requirements for Utah pilot cars:

  • Refer to Pilot Training and Certifications link
    below.
Light Requirements:

Light Requirements for Utah pilot cars:

  • Must be a AAMVA approved
  • Flashing, rotating, strobe, amber light
    required
    • Light bar or beacon
    • Incandescent or strobe lights allowed
  • Must be visible 360 degrees
  • Must stay illuminated at all times during
    transport
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Utah pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 5’0 x 10″
  • Lettering:
    • 8″ x 1″
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, black lettering
Flag Requirements:

Flag Requirements for Utah pilot cars:

  • 24″ red/orange square flag or stop/slow
    paddles
Vehicle Requirements:

Vehicle Requirements for Utah pilot cars:

  • Passenger vehicle
    • 2-axle truck with a 95-inch minimum
      wheelbase
    • 12,000 lbs. GVW maximum
  • Properly registered and licensed as required under Sections
    • UCA 41-1a-201 and UCA 41-1a-401
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Utah pilot cars:

  • “STOP/SLOW” paddle – Standard 18 inch or 24 inch red/white
    • Construction zone flagging requires the 24-inch sign
    • For night moves, signs must be reflective in accordance with MUTCD standards.
  • 9 reflective triangles or 18-inch reflective
    orange traffic cones
    • Not to replace the following two
      items
  • 8 Red-burning flares, glow sticks or equivalent illumination device
  • 3 Orange 18-inch high cones
  • Flashlight with a minimum 1 1/2 inch lenses
    diameter
    • Extra batteries or charger
    • Emergency type shake or crank will not be allowed
  • 6″ minimum length red or orange cone for
    use when directing traffic
  • Orange hard hat
  • Class 2 safety vest
    • Class 3 safety vests required for
      nighttime moves
  • A height-measuring pole made of a non
    conductive, non-destructive, flexible material
    • Required when escorting a load greater
      than 16 feet high
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First-aid kit
    • Clearly marked
  • 1 spare “Oversize” sign
  • Spare tire, tire jack, lug wrench
  • 2-Way Radio or Cell phone
Important Links: Pilot/Escort Training and Certifications

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