{"id":1821,"date":"2023-10-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/?p=1821"},"modified":"2023-10-09T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T17:05:11","slug":"understanding-permit-loads-a-comprehensive-guide-to-texas-road-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/understanding-permit-loads-a-comprehensive-guide-to-texas-road-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Permit Loads: A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Road Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the logistics and transportation industry, the term &#8220;permit loads&#8221; often comes up, especially when dealing with oversized or overweight cargo. But what exactly does it mean, and what are the regulations surrounding it? In this blog post, we&#8217;ll take a closer look at permit loads, focusing on the specific rules and limitations set by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a Permit Load?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A permit load refers to any cargo that exceeds the standard legal dimensions and weight limits set by the state. In such cases, a special permit is required to transport the cargo legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Dimensions in Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Length: 59\u2032 semi-trailer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overhang: 2\u2032 front, 4\u2032 rear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Width: 8\u20196\u2033<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Height: 14\u2032<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 80,000 Gross<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Routine Permit Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Length: Up to 125\u2032<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overhang: Up to 30\u2032<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Width: Up to 20\u2032 (16\u2032 on Interstate System)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Height: Up to 18\u201911\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: Varies based on axle configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Escort Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cargo exceeds certain dimensions, you&#8217;ll need escort vehicles for safe transportation. Here are the guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Over 110\u2032 length or 20\u2032 overhang: 1 escort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 125\u2032 length or 30\u2032 overhang: 2 escorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 14\u2032 width: 1 escort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 16\u2032 width: 2 escorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 17\u2032 height: 1 escort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 18\u2032 height: 2 escorts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Points to Consider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A flatbed load cannot be permitted for both width and height at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red flags should be placed at all extremities of the cargo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs indicating the oversized or overweight nature of the cargo are only required on escort vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose Majestic for Your Permit Load Needs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating the complexities of permit loads can be challenging. At Majestic, we specialize in handling all the intricacies, from securing the necessary permits to coordinating with escort vehicles, ensuring a smooth and compliant transportation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how Majestic can assist you with your permit load needs, <a href=\"mailto:contact@mjaq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the most up-to-date information on permit loads and regulations in Texas, please refer to the official <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.txdmv.gov\/motor-carriers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>TxDMV website<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the logistics and transportation industry, the term &#8220;permit loads&#8221; often comes up, especially when dealing with oversized or overweight cargo. But what exactly does it mean, and what are the regulations surrounding it? In this blog post, we&#8217;ll take a closer look at permit loads, focusing on the specific rules and limitations set by&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1821"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1821"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1822,"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1821\/revisions\/1822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mjaq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}