PERMITS: Texas oversize permits are valid for three to five days. Must have permit prior to entering state.

OPERATING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday. Loads not exceeding 10′ wide, legal height (14′) or 100′ long with legal front and rear overhang may travel at night on Interstate system only. Overweight only may have continuous movement.

RESTRICTED TRAVEL: City/county curfew times are now listed on the permit. Travel is allowed on major holidays depending on dimensions.

Length: 59′ semi-trailer

Overhang:

• 2′ front
• 4′ rear

Width: 8’6″

Height: 14′

Weight: 80,000 Gross

• Single – 20,000
• Tandem – 34,000
• Tridem – 42,000

Length: 125′

Overhang: 30′

Width:

• 20′
• 16′ on Interstate System

Height: 18’11”

Weight:

• Single – 25,000
• Tandem – 46,000
• Tridem – 60,000
• Quad – 70,000

Loads exceeding these dimensions are Super Loads. The state will propose a route which we are then required to survey physically and sign off on. Over 254,000 pounds, or over 200,000 pounds with less than 95 feet of axle spacings are Super Heavy Loads which require several weeks to approve.

Length:

• Over 110′ – 1 escort
• Over 125′ – 2 escorts

Overhang:

• Over 20′ – 1 escort
• Over 30′ – 2 escorts (needs special approval)

Width:

• Over 14′ – 1 escort
• Over 16′ – 2 escorts

Height:

• Over 17′ – 1 escort
• Over 18’ – 2 escorts

Note: If the load is over two dimensions that require escort, then 2 escorts will be required.

Signs, Flags, and Lights: Signs are only required on escort vehicles. Red flags should be placed at all extremities.

A flatbed load cannot be permitted for width and height at the same time.

For more in depth information, check out the Texas Department of Transportation

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