What are the Massachusetts Oversize/Overweight Permits?

Massachusetts Oversize Permits are necessary for vehicles that exceed the state's authorized size and weight restrictions. These licenses guarantee that large loads be transported safely and with little impact on traffic and infrastructure.

Key Legal Dimensions:

- Semi-trailers on Interstate and authorized highways have a length of 53 feet.
- Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
- Height: 13 feet, 6 inches.
- Weight: 80,000 pounds gross (24,000 pounds for a single axle, 34,000 pounds for a tandem, and 36,000 pounds for a triple axle on approved roadways).

Validation and Restrictions

Massachusetts oversize permits are good for five travel days. It is required to get a permission before entering the state.

Travel Schedule: - Vehicles under 12 feet wide and 14 feet high may travel from Monday at 12:01 am until noon on Saturday, and on Sunday at 12:01 am until noon.
- Vehicles between 12 and 14 feet wide, over 13 feet-11 inches high, and over 80 feet long (but not more than 114 feet) are permitted to move from dawn to sunset Monday through Friday, except between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.

Restricted Travel: Travel is forbidden during major holidays and some holiday weekends. Travel on highways 95 and 93 in the Boston region is limited to the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Massachusetts Turnpike (between the NY border and I-95) does not need a permit for vehicles up to 10 feet wide, legal weight, and 80 feet long. Permits are provided for vehicles and cargo of up to 12 feet wide, 13 feet-9 inches high, and 80 feet long, with a maximum weight of 99,000 pounds. For cars larger than these specifications, additional engineering permission and a $350.00 charge are necessary.

Applying for Permit

The Massachusetts DOT Permit application system is available online, making it easy to apply for permits. For further information, please visit the Massachusetts DOT Permit Login or the MA DOT Permit Login. To guarantee appropriate permit issuing, submit precise information regarding the load and vehicle dimensions.

Permit Costs: The Massachusetts Oversize/Overweight Permit fee depends on the load's dimensions and weight. The official Massachusetts DOT website lists specific charges and extra fees, such as the $350.00 fee for engineering approval of turnpike permits.

For help, call the Massachusetts Oversize/Overweight Permits phone line or visit the Massachusetts DOT website.

Permit Requirements.

Routine Permit Limits: - Length: 115 ft.
- Width: 14 feet 11 inches.
- Height: 14 feet-11 inches (a height survey is required for anyone beyond 13 feet-8 inches).
- Weight: 130,000 pounds gross.

Loads greater than these dimensions are designated as super loads, necessitating further engineering studies, which may be expensive depending on the route and buildings involved.


Escort Requirements: - Length: Over 80 feet needs one escort; over 95 feet requires two escorts; and over 115 feet requires state police and two escorts.
- Width: More than 12 feet needs one escort, more than 13 feet-6 inches requires two escorts, and more than 14 feet-11 inches requires two escorts and state police.
- height: Over 13 feet-8 inches, a route/height study is required, along with one front escort, and over 14 feet-11 inches, two front escorts and state police are needed.

Seasonal Restrictions: On the Massachusetts Turnpike, cargo over 12 feet broad, 100 feet long, or 130,000 pounds gross need police escort. Loads that exceed authorized dimensions need one escort plus city police in Boston, while a width of more over 12 feet requires one escort plus state police escort in Cape Cod.

Signs, Flags, and Lights: Oversized vehicles without an escort must display a "Oversize Load" sign on the back. Warning flags should be placed on the extremities and corners of vehicles that are too wide or too long. A flashing amber light must be visible from the front and rear of any vehicle transporting over-dimensional cargo throughout the night.

Summary:

Obtaining the appropriate Massachusetts Overweight Permits is critical for assuring the safe and lawful transportation of large items. At Note Trucking, we are committed to assisting you with the permit application process and being compliance with state standards. For further information, please contact us or visit the Massachusetts DOT website for complete rules and application procedures.