Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual Massachusetts Foreword The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual. Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits, general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation. Legal Notice This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information, useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual. Specialized Carriers & Copyright 1987-2015 by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association . All rights reserved. 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MA -1 06/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual MASSACHUSETTS CONTACT: Massachusetts Highway Trucking Permits Office For Permit Related Issues, Contact Us At: 668 South Avenue Weston, MA 02493 http://www.mhd.state.ma.us (781) 431-5148 (781) 431-5014 FAX Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm Customers needing a permit must be in line by 3:30pm to have permits processed the same day. LEGAL LIMITS Designated All Other Designated All Other Highways Roads Highways Roads GVW 80,000 80,000 WIDTH 8’6” 8'6" HEIGHT 13'6" 13'6" Single 22,400 22,400 LENGTH 40’ 40' Single unit, 18,000 less than 6' apart buses 45' 45' Buses Tandem 34,000 34,000 53' Semi-trailer Less than 46" between centers 33' 33' Trailers = 1 axle 28'Twins/Doubles not allowed 75' 75' Stinger-steered Tridem 36,000 36,000 Not allowed Rocky Mtn.Doubles Not allowed Triples --Federal Bridge Formula applies 75' 75' Saddle-mounts TOLERANCE 5% on gross weight for reducible load permits only TIRE WIDTH 800 lbs. per inch width ACCESS Terminal access allowed as long as it is deemed safe OVERHANG Auto-transporters 3' front and 4' rear EXEMPTIONS None PERMIT LIMITS ROUTINE ISSUE Weight: Single Depends on axle spacings Tandem Depends on axle spacings Tridem Depends on axle spacings Quad Depends on axle spacings Gross Weight: Reducible Non-Reducible 5 axles 99,000 130,000 6 axles 99,000 130,000 7 axles 99,000 130,000 8 axles 99,000 130,000 MA-2 06/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual Legal Permitted Weight 3 Axle, 10 wheel dump 60,000 73,000 Tri-axle dump Federal bridge formula 77,000 Tractor-trailer 80,000 99,000 Length: 115' Width: 14' Height: 14' Over 13'8" high requires a route survey. If load exceeds any of these dimensions or weights, refer to section on Super Loads. PERMIT RESTRICTIONS General – Permits cover only those routes or sections of routes designated as state highway. The permit is void on all sections of roadway under control of the Massachusetts Turnpike Interstate 90 and connectors. Contact MassDOT at 781-431-5148. Single trip permits are valid for five (5) consecutive days. Extensions/Revisions - Will revise on a case by case basis. In some situations a verbal revision will be given. Operating Time - As a general rule, except as otherwise provided herein, all over-dimensional and overweight vehicles with a permit may travel from Monday morning 12:01 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Saturday except for special exceptions. Vehicles between 12' and 14' wide, over 80' but not exceeding 114' in length and over 13'11" height may travel under permit only during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) except that no such travel shall be allowed between the hours of 7:00 am – 9:00 am and between the hours of 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Vehicles over 14' wide, and/or over 115' long may travel between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lift Axles - Lift axles must bear its full share of the load on the roadway surface. Reducible load permits are issued to vehicles carrying bulk materials such as sand, gravel, logs, trash, and petroleum in tankers, etc. Permits are issued for one year. (Maximum permitted weight will not exceed gross vehicle weight rating or Massachusetts' maximum limits.) Normally a permit may not be issued for oversize vehicles if in the opinion of the Department, a load can be divided or arranged so as to conform with the following size limitations: width 8' 6", height 13' 6", single vehicle except buses 40', bus 45', articulated bus 60'. Components must be detached. All pieces over 14' wide must be reduced. If a component, which is detached, creates the overweight it must be hauled separately. Non-reducible load permit are valid for five consecutive days. Pup trailer permits: these regulations will permit a 3-axle truck weighing up to 60,000 pounds, including cargo, to travel in combination with a 2-axle trailer, weighting up to 25,000 pounds, including cargo, with the combination length not to exceed 65 feet. The permit allows a combination to operate on state highways and throughways specified in the Regulations. The purpose is to allow a more fuel and cost efficient transport of bulky materials, e.g. recyclable materials. Self-propelled Equipment No restriction apply to the house of operations of hydraulic cranes 11' wide or less and not more than 49' 11" long operating under their own power, except for Route 95, Route 93 and the Central Artery restrictions. Other types of cranes operating under their own power shall travel under permit during daylight hours except no travel will be allowed between the hours of 7:00 - 9:00 A.M. or 3:00 - 7:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The maximum length of a crane is 95'. MA-3 06/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual Intermodal (Containers) Components must be detached. All pieces over 14' wide must be reduced. If a component, which is detached, creates the overweight it must be hauled separately. Manufactured Housing/Mobile Homes No permit will be granted and no travel on state highways will be allowed for modular sectional or mobile homes exceeding 13' 6" in total height. Maximum length, 100 feet. Modular, sectional or mobile homes between 12' and 14' wide may travel only under permit during daylight hours Monday through Friday, except that no such travel will be allowed between the hours of 7:00 - 9:00 A.M. or between the hours of 3:30 - 7:00 P.M. The maximum width for a modular, sectional or mobile home is 16', but there are limited routes available. Call for details. Wooden Trusses Maximum length: 100 feet Maximum width: 14' 5" Maximum height: 13' 6" Pools Maximum width: 14' 6" Maximum height with survey:14' 2" Road Flaggers and Police Details – Regulation 701 C.M.R. Section 7.00, effective October 3, 2008 addresses responsibilities of road flaggers and police details (including flagger training and work zone instruction). Insurance - Must comply with Federal regulations. Public liability insurance affording coverage of not less than $1,000,000/2,000,000 for all damages arising from bodily injury including death and $1,000,000 for property damages including general, automobile and contractual liability. Must carry minimum insurance of $750/500/10 for all ICC carriers. Weekend/Night Travel - Saturday and Sunday until 12:00 noon. Holiday - Travel is prohibited on the following holidays: New Year's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day The State Permit Office will be closed on the above-mentioned holidays as well as Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Columbus Day and Veteran's Day, but travel is not restricted on these additional days. No movements are allowed between noon the day preceding and noon the day following the above listed holidays. Otherwise, travel is allowed on State Highways from Monday morning at 12:01 A.M. to noon on Saturday and Sunday morning from 12:01 A.M. to noon. Inclement Weather – No spring weight restrictions. A permit shall temporarily be suspended if determined by Mass Highway that there is inclement weather, reconstruction or other conditions that would cause a hazard to the people of the state. Mass Highway may restrict movement in certain areas and for certain times depending on the dimensions of the vehicle.