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Hauling Oversize Loads in Vermont

Hauling oversize loads in Vermont involves several steps.

In Vermont, 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 Vermont.

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.   

Vermont oversize load hauls also may require local city and county permits. Obtaining a state permit in Vermont does not relieve you of the liability of cities and counties. Most Vermont 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 Vermont, 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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VT PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING OVERSIZE LOADS
Pilot Car Width:

12'0 and greater

Pilot Car Length:

80'0 and greater

Pilot Car Height:

N/A

Pilot Car Overhang:

15'0 and greater

Additional Info:

Convoy Operations:

  • Minimum spacing of 1,000 feet between any
    permitted vehicles.
LIGHTS & SIGNAGE REQUIRED TO HAUL OVERSIZE IN VT
Light Requirements:

Lights Specs

  • Flashing Amber light
  • Must be visible 500 ft., 360 degrees
  • Mounted on the front highest point and
    highest/widest point on the rear of the load
Sign Requirements:

Sign Specs:

  • Wording:
    • “OVERSIZE LOAD”
  • Size:
    • 7′ x 18″
  • Lettering:
    • 10″ x 1.4
  • Colors:
    • Black letters on Yellow background
  • Location:
    • Mounted on the front-most portion and the rearmost portion of the vehicle/load
Flag Requirements:

Flag Specs:

  • 18″ x 18″ Orange or Red Squares
  • Mounted on all four corners of the load or
    widest extremities
  • Or mounted on staffs on all four corners of
    the load or widest extremities

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

Light Requirements for Vermont pilot cars:

  • Flashing Amber light required
  • Mounted at highest point of the vehicle
  • Must be visible from the front & rear
  • Headlights on low beam
Sign Requirments:

Sign Requirements for Vermont pilot cars:

  • Wording:
    • "OVERSIZE LOAD"
  • Size:
    • 7’0 X 18″
  • Lettering:
    • Not specified
  • Colors:
    • Yellow background, black lettering
Flag Requirements:

Flag Requirements for Vermont pilot cars:

  • Red or fluorescent orange flags 18″ squares
  • Located on all four corners and all extremities
Additional Equipment:

Additional Equipment for Vermont pilot cars:

  • 2-Way Radio

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