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Mississippi (MS) DOT Phone no.# (270)908-9656
Oversize & Overweight Trucking Permits for Single Trip, Fuel, Overhang and Annual Permits
Mississippi Legal Dimension
Mississippi (MS) oversize permits validity: These permits valid for three-days. Before entering with a heavy haul, it is necessary to secure permits.
Mississippi (MS) Legal Dimension
Length: 53 feet acceptable for trailer 99 feet over all (with Truck Tractor or load) length.
Overhang: For trailers up to 53 feet in length, you are allowed to extend an extra 3 feet of load beyond the front overhang and 14 feet 11 inches beyond the rear overhang.
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 13 feet 6 inches.
Weight: 80,000lbs Gross weight, Single Axle 20,000lbs, Tandem Axles 34,000lbs & Tridem Axles 42,000lbs.
Length: 120 feet
Width: 16 feet
Height: 15 feet 6 inches acceptable, if load exceeds 1 inch (15 feet 7 inches) it required route survey. More than 16 feet also required route survey, also required company letters and special acceptance.
Weight: Single Axle 20,000lbs,Tandem Axles 48,000lbs, Tridem Axles 57,000lbs & 63,000 for interstate, Quad Axles 64,000lbs & 72,000lbs for interstate.
Mississippi (MS) Routine Permit Limit
Requirements and permitting for Superload in Mississippi:
The definition of a “super load” varies by state (see the “Routine Permit Limits” section for information on individual states).
– In some states, getting superload permit, takes approximately one to two weeks, so you need to accept some delays.
– States may request extra evidence, such as letters from the shipper, route surveys, and engineering clearances by district, which might prolong the approval process.
– Ensure your load is accurate in measurement. Even a slight increase in height by an inch or two can significantly affect the routing and approval time for a super load.
Mississippi (MS) Travel Time: You may travel half an hour before sunrise to after half an hour sunset Monday to Saturday. Sunday Travel is not allowed. Additionally, if load is 12 feet wide (not wider than 12 feet), all over height is 99 feet (not higher than 99 feet), Gross Weight is 150,000lbs (not heavier than 150,000) and rear overhang not exceeding than 4 feet, 24-hours travel including weekends is allowed for that. If load gets wider than 10 feet one escort/pilot car is required for night travel.
Mississippi (MS) Escort / Pilot Car Requirements and Information
Length: More than 95 feet required one escort/pilot car, Some routes required two escort/pilot car
More than 105 feet required two escort/pilot car.
Overhang: More than 15 feet including front and rear required one escort.
Width: – More than 13 feet required one escort/pilot car. More than 16 feet required two escort/pilot car. More than 10 feet wide required one escort/pilot car at night.
Height: More than 15 feet 7 inches required route survey and also required one escort with high pole.
Signal, lights and flags requirements for oversize load In Mississippi (MS):
If load exceeds 12 feet 6 inches width, “Oversize Load” sign is must require in this condition. Flags are required at the all corners of load, if load is wider than 10 feet. In width, if load is wider than 12 feet, it required amber lights attached on the rear of the load and flags must be front corners on the load. More than 4 feet overhang and very long load must require flag.
Additional details for loads in Mississippi: If the heavy-duty dozer has the blade attached, it should be considered as a single load. However, if the blade is disconnected, it must be carried separately.
Mississippi (MS) Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) and Annual Permits:
To obtain Mississippi (MS) Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) and Annual Permits, the carrier must log into the state’s online permitting system, acknowledge the permit conditions, enter the vehicle and load information, select the travel dates, and provide the route details. Get your permits by calling us at (270)908-9656.
Mississippi (MS) Overweight Permit
This permit is necessary when a vehicle exceeds the allowable weight restrictions imposed by an authority. It guarantees that the truck may move securely on roadways while causing no harm to infrastructure.
Mississippi (MS) Overlength Permit
The permit is required for vehicles that exceed the standard-length limit. It enables the transportation of longer goods, such as huge beams or pipes, while maintaining their safety and legality.
Mississippi (MS) Fuel/Trip Permit
These permits are normally valid for one trip and is often necessary for trucks that do not have a regular IFTA (International fuel tax agreement) in place and IRP (International Registration Plan) registered. It enables the truck to drive through particular countries while remaining compliant with fuel tax requirements.
Mississippi (MS) Overhang Permit
The permit is required when a load exceeds the rear or front of the vehicle. It guarantees that the overhanging weight is delivered securely, without endangering other road users.
Mississippi (MS) Over-width Permits
A permit is necessary for vehicles that exceed the normal width limitations. It enables the transportation of larger loads, such as massive equipment or prefabricated constructions, while maintaining their safety and legality.
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FAQ'S Asked Questions about Oversize Permits
Mississippi oversize permits information including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, operating times and restricted travel.
Mississippi defines an oversize load as a vehicle or load that exceeds the permissible limits of 8'6" width, 13'6" height, and 53' length for trailers.
Oversize Permit. Cost: A single oversize permit is $103.
Maximum load without permit: 53 feet for trailers.
The maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) is 80,000 pounds, with axle restrictions of 20,000 pounds for single axle, 34,000 pounds for tandem axle, and 42,000 pounds for tridem axle.
A single trip oversize permit costs $10, while an overweight permit costs $0.05 per mile for every 1,000 pounds above the 80,000-pound limit.
Mississippi allows pulling two trailers, however limitations and licenses may apply based on their size and weight.
The permission allows for a maximum load width of 16 feet.
Oversized goods up to 12 feet wide, 150,000 pounds, or 99 feet long may drive at night with suitable illumination and escort vehicles.
In Mississippi, a super load is defined as any vehicle or load that exceeds 120 feet in length, 16 feet in height, or weighs 189,999 pounds.
Maximum overhang allowed: 3 feet in front and 14 feet in back.
Widest Vehicle Allowed: Without a permission, vehicles cannot exceed 8'6".
There is no minimum overhang, however any overhang over 4 feet must be appropriately flagged.
The permitted weight for a truck in Mississippi is 80,000 pounds GVW, with axle limitations of 20,000 pounds for a single axle, 34,000 pounds for a tandem axle, and 42,000 pounds for a triple axle.
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