California Trucking Regulations - Coast 2 Coast Trucking Permits

Alaska State Regulations

Permit Types

Permit Validity

3 Consecutive Days

Transportation Restrictions

 

AreaTime Restriction
Anchorage6:00-8:00 AM, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, & 4:00-7:00 PM
Eagle River7:00-8:00 AM And 4:30-6:00 PM Mon Through Fri
Fairbanks7:00-8:00 AM And 4:30-6:00 PM Mon Through Fri
Juneau7:00-8:00 AM And 4:30-6:00 PM Mon Through Fri
Kenai/Soldotna7:00-8:00 AM And 4:30-6:00 PM Mon Through Fri
Ketchikan7:00 AM-8:00 AM, 12:00-1:00 PM, & 4:30-6:00 PM
Palmer/Wasilla6:00-8:00 AM, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, & 4:00-7:00 PM

The following holidays are restricted: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. For holidays occurring on a Sunday or Monday, movement is restricted from noon (12:00 PM) the previous Friday until midnight (12:00 AM) on Monday. For holidays occurring on a Friday or Saturday, movement is restricted from noon (12:00 PM) Thursday until midnight (12:00 AM) on Sunday.

Permitted oversized vehicles and overweight vehicles are PROHIBITED from moving during the holiday periods unless so allowed on the face of the permit.

 

Coast 2 Coast Trucking Permits Across the USA

Operating Time

Daylight hours only

Weekend Travel

Varies by permit

Transportation Requirements

USA & Canada Pilots - Coast 2 Coast Trucking Permits
365 Nationwide & Canada Pilots - Coast 2 Coast Trucking Permits

Superloads

Anything over Routine Issue dimensions requires special approval by the DOT.

Oversize Load Signs

“Oversize Load” signs required when overhang exceeds 10’, or when height exceeds 17’, or for any overwidth load.

Flags/Lights

16” red flags required for widths over 12’ or on any overhang over 3’ in the front or 4’ in the rear.

Divisible Load Exceptions

A permit for a push/pull auxiliary vehicle permit can be issued for a divisible overweight load. Generally, these vehicles are used to assist other overweight loads traveling on routes that present challenging road and/or extreme weather conditions.

Routine Issues

ComponentRestriction
Single Axle25,000 lbs.
Tandem Group47,500 lbs.
Tridem Group52,500 lbs.
Quad Group62,500 lbs.
Gross Weight150,000 lbs.
Height15′
LengthNo overall limit on the National Highway System
Length120’ – Anchorage to Fairbanks, Valdez to Fairbanks, Alaska Highway, To Cutoff Highway, Sterling, Seward & Glenn Hwys, Rte. 1 from Jomer to Jct P/W
Length90’ – Anchorage to Palmer via Glenn Hwy to Jct P/W/ Hwy, Anchorage to Fairbanks (Parks Hwy), Fairbanks to Delta Junction (Richardson Highway)

Escort Requirements

DimensionRequirement
Width 10’6″ – 12′1 Front
Width 12′ up to 14′2 (Front & Rear)
Width 14′ up to 18′3 (2 Front & 1 Rear) on 2-Lanes, 2 (Front & Rear) on Divided Highways
Width 18′ up to 22′4
Width 22′5
Height Over 17′1 Front with High Pole
Length 85′ – 100′1 Front
Length Over 100′2 (Front & Rear)
Front Overhang Over 10′1 Front
Rear Overhang Over 10′1 Rear or Extended Light Bar
Rear Overhang Over 20′1 Rear
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