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Heavy Haul Loads In Utah

Finding heavy heavy haul and oversized loads in Utah has never been easier. VeriTread offers the most USA and Canadian shipper direct freight on our load board than anyone else. We have hundreds of open deck loads including flatbed, step deck, lowboy, and RGN.

We work with thousands of shippers every month needing oversize load transport, heavy equipment hauling, farm equipment transport, hot shot trucking, partial load shipping, drive away services, specialized heavy haul transport, and more. VeriTread will bring you thousands of opportunities to build a national or local customer base, encourage repeat business, and increase your overall efficiency

When you use VeriTread’s load board for oversize loads, you get access to the information you need to make the best decisions for your business. Our patented technology gives integrated dimensions, machinery weights, direct communication with shippers, trailer and permit requirements. This creates a more predictable carrier experience by clearly identifying all of the industry secrets and insider knowledge required to efficiently transport large items.

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DOT & Utah State Heavy Oversize Permit Information

PERMITS: Utah oversize permits are valid for five days. Must have permit prior to entering the state. Permits can also be purchased at state line POEs or at interior ports if driver calls ahead for permission (phone numbers are on Utah provision sheet).
OPERATING TIME: One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday, plus the following exception: Loads not exceeding 10′ wide, legal height, 92′ overall length, and 10′ overhang may travel 24/7 on all highways with proper lights (marker lights indicating extreme width, amber lights at the front and center of the load and red lights at the rear), lights and flags on rear overhang exceeding 4′.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL: Loads exceeding 10′ wide, legal height, 105′ overall length are prohibited from 6:00AM to 9:00AM and 3:30PM to 6:00PM Monday through Friday in the following counties: Box Elder – all highways south of exit 357 of I-15 (Perry Interchange); all highways in Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake counties, and in Utah county, all highways north of SR75- Exit 261 I-15 (Ironton) and SR68 MP 16. Holiday travel is not allowed during major holidays and holiday weekends, and on Pioneer Day (July 24th).

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS:

Length:

53′ semi-trailer on designated highways
Overhang:
3′ front (tractor)
6′ rear

Width:

8’6″

Height:

14′

Weight:

80,000 Gross
Single – 20,000
Tandem – 34,000
Tridem – 42,500
Divisible Loads Exceeding 80,000: You can order a permit to exceed 80,000 gross on state highways and Interstate as long as you are legal on all axle/group weights and you are prorated at 80,000 pounds for Utah.

ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:

ESCORTS:

On Interstate and freeways:

Length:

Over 120′ – 1 escort
Overhang: Over 20′ – 1 escort

Width:

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

Height:

Over 16′ – 2 escorts
Over 17’6″ – 2 escorts plus Highway Patrol, and notify utilities

On other highways:

Length:

Over 105′ – 1 escort
Over 120′ – 2 escorts
Overhang: Over 20′ – 1 escort

Width:

Over 12′ – 1 escort
Over 14′ – 2 escorts
Over 16′ – 3 escorts
Over 17′ – reviewed on individual basis, may require 2 escorts and 2 Highway Patrol

Height:

Over 16′ – 2 escorts
Over 17’6″ – 2 escorts plus Highway Patrol, and notify utilities.
Note: Twisting and turning canyon roads with limited sight distance may require escorts, at D.O.T. discretion.

SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS:

Flags are required to mark all extremities on any load overhanging the sides and on all vehicles exceeding 10′ in width, on all front overhangs exceeding 3′ or rear overhangs exceeding 4′, and on the trailer corners on overheight only loads. “Oversize Load” signs front and rear are required on all vehicles/loads exceeding 10′ in width, or exceeding 14′ in height, and must be displayed to the rear of any vehicle which exceeds 92′ in length, whether loaded or empty. Overhang of 20′ or more must have rotating, flashing or oscillating amber light mounted at end of the overhang and at least 4′ above ground level.

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