New York State Regulations

Permit Types

Permit Validity

5 Travel Days

Transportation Restrictions

The following holidays are restricted: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Restrictions start at noon the day before the holiday or holiday weekend.

Manufactured homes over 14’ wide may not travel Martin Luther King day, President’s Day, or Columbus Day.

Restrictions on size:

Width Over 14’	No Travel – Business Districts From 7-9 AM And 4-6 PM
Width Over 16’	No Travel From 7-9 AM And 4-6 PM
Length Over 90’	No Travel – Business Districts From 7-9 AM And 4-6 PM
Length Over 100’	No Travel From 7-9 AM And 4-6 PM
Height Over 14’	No Travel – Business Districts From 7-9 AM And 4-6 PM
Height Over 15’	No Travel From 7-9 AM And 4-6 PM

Coast 2 Coast Trucking Permits Across the USA

Operating Time

Half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.

Weekend Travel

Movement allowed until noon on Saturday if less than 12’ wide, 13’6″ high, and 85’ long.

Movement allowed if overweight only and weight is within 125%

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 from the DOT.

Oversize Load Signs

“Oversize Load” signs required for any oversize load.

Flags/Lights

18” red or orange flags required at the four corners and extremities of any oversize load and for any rear overhang over 4’.
A rotating amber light is required for all oversize loads.

Blades

Dozer blades and buckets are ok if hauled on the rear of the trailer.

Legal Limits

Component	Restriction
Single Axle	22,400 lbs.
Tandem Group	36,000 lbs.
Gross Weight	80,000 lbs.
Width	8’6″, 8’ on Highways with Pavement Width of Less Than 10’
Height	13’6″
Length – Semi-Trailers	48’ On State Highways, 53’ On Qualifying or Access Highways
Length	65’ On State Highways, Unlimited On Qualifying or Access Highways
Overhang	3’ Front \| 4’ Rear

Routine Issues

Component	Restriction
Single Axle	25,000 lbs.
Tandem Group	45,000 lbs.
Tridem Group	55,000 lbs.
Quad Group	60,000 lbs.
Gross Weight – 5 Axles	100,000 lbs.
Gross Weight – 6 Axles	112,000 lbs.
Gross Weight – 7 Axles	124,500 lbs.
Gross Weight – 8 Axles	130,000 lbs.
Gross Weight	199,999 lbs.
Width	16′
Height	15’11″*
Length	160′
Overhang	15’ Front \| 1/3 the length of the load Rear

*Route surveys required for any load 14′ high and over

Escort Requirements

Dimension	Requirement
Width Over 12′	1 Front On 2-Lane Highways, 1 Rear On 4-Lane Highways
Width 14’1″	2 (Front & Rear) For Mobile/Manufactured Homes
Width 16′	2 (Front & Rear) & Police On 4-Lane Highways, 3 (2 Front& Rear) & Police On 2-Lane Highways
Width Over 18′	3 (2 Front, Rear) & Police
Height Over 14′	1 Front W/ Height Pole
Height 16′	1 Front W/ Height Pole & Police
Length 80’-89’11”	1 Front On 2-Lane Highways, 1 Rear On 4-Lane Highways
Length 100’-160’	2 (Front & Rear) On 4-Lane Highways, 3 (2 Front & Rear) On 2-Lane Highways
Overhang 10’+	1 (Front or Rear Depending On Where The Overhang Is)
Weight 200,000 lbs.	Police

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