Fees & Payment Information
| Gross Weight in Pounds | Highway Maintenance Fee | Permit Fee |
|---|
| 80,001 - 120,000 | $150 | $60 |
| 120,001 - 160,000 | $225 | $60 |
| 160,001 - 200,000 | $300 | $60 |
| 200,001 - above* | $375 | $60 |
In general, the maximum legal load width is 8.5 feet (102 inches), and the maximum height limit is also 102 inches. Legal length is typically 48 to 53 feet, and the maximum weight is about 46,000 pounds. Some trucks may be able to scale heavier, but 46,000 pounds is usually the standard.
Federal law states that any two or more consecutive axles may flOt exceed tt1e weight computed by the Bridge Formula even though single axles, tandem axles, and gross weight are within legal limits.
A load must not project more than 150 mm beyond either side of a vehicle or trailer. When measuring how far a load projects from the side of a vehicle or trailer, measure from the edge of the vehicle or trailer body – not from rear vision mirrors, lights or reflectors.
Running Hours and Holiday RestrictionsLoads 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. City/county curfew times are listed on permit.
Any van weighing over 30% of the limit could trigger a court summons. At over 30% The DVSA would consider the van to be overloaded to the point that it is a clear hazard to other road users. In these cases the driver can be charged with dangerous driving – an offence that potentially carries a prison sentence.
An over-dimensional (OD) load exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size and/or weight for a specified portion of a roadway. These standards are set by the Province of Alberta, and they require carriers to obtain a permit to legally transport these large loads.
A heavy vehicle has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of more than 3500 kilograms. There are two classes of heavy vehicle: Medium goods vehicle (NB)
Standard-sized motor vehicles carrying overdimension loads
A standard motor vehicle may transport more than one overdimension load, if the loads: aren't wider than 2.55 metres if they're loaded side by side. aren't higher than 4.3 metres if they're loaded one above the other.A truck company can be fined $65 per pound for overweight loads up to 10,000 pounds. After 10,000 pounds overloaded, the fine increases to $125/pound. State laws vary throughout the country. Many states only charge a few pennies per pound when the load is overweight.
Regulations can vary from state to state. As a general rule any truck-trailer-load combination exceeding 80,000 lbs.gross weight is considered overweight. Divisible loads are loads that can be reduced in weight within an eight (8) hour period without damaging the load.
For overweight loads there is a weight fee of $5.00 for every 8,000 pounds (or portion thereof) for weight over the legal weight limit of the vehicle. Additionally, if the move uses one or more of the three toll roads there will be a $11.00 flat fee for each toll.
In general, oversize load costs per mile start around $2.30. Costs can quickly go up though as the size of your load increases. Larger loads can cost well over $10 per mile. Make sure to get rates from multiple oversize cargo transportation companies to ensure you get the best rate.
The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.
Seasonal Annual - $25.00 (Six Months) Cotton & Tobacco Permits Only. Weight - Maximum tandem weight allowed - 46,000 lbs. - Maximum single axle weight allowed 23,000 lbs.
A “divisible load” is any vehicle or combination of vehicles transporting cargo of legal dimensions that can be separated into units of legal weight without affecting the physical integrity of the load.
