Kentucky Oversize Permits
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Kentucky Oversize Permits: General Permit Information for Safe and Legal Travel
When planning a trip through Kentucky with an oversize load, it is important to understand the state’s particular restrictions and standards. The Kentucky DOT Department of Transportation maintains requirements to guarantee safe and efficient travel for large and overweight vehicles. The following sections provide important information on permit validity, operating restrictions, legal dimensions, regular permit limits, escort requirements, and symbols. Adhering to these standards will allow you to travel the state more quickly and avoid fees and delays.
For further help or to receive your Kentucky oversize permits, call the Kentucky Department of Transportation at 256-234-4265.
In KY Kentucky, Each Permit With Its Own Rules and Regulations And Fees. You Must Assure For The Secure Operation Of Your Truck/Vehicle:
• KY Kentucky (IRP) Temporary/Trip/Single Trip Permit
• KY Kentucky (IFTA) Fuel Permit
• KY Kentucky Oversize/ Overdimensional Permit
• KY Kentucky Overweight Permit
• KY Kentucky Overlength Permit
• KY Kentucky Overheight Permit
• KY Kentucky Overwidth Permit
• KY Kentucky Overlength Permit
• KY Kentucky Overhang Permit
• KY Kentucky Superload Permit
Permits Applications And Payments For Oversize/Overweight Load Can Be
Ordered Online.
For Additional Details, Please Review The Full Oversize/Overweight Information Of Kentucky.
Outlined Below On This
o KY Kentucky Permit validity and General Information
o KY Kentucky legal dimensions Rules and Regulation
o KY Kentucky Routine requirements,
o Tire Size
o KY Kentucky Escort / Pilot Car Information and Guidelines
o Cost Range – $10- 100
o Contact With Us KY Oversize Permit Phone Number: 949-208-2371
KY Kentucky Single-Trip & Fuel Permits
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Kentucky Oversize Permits validity: The permits are valid for Ten-Days and must be grabbed before entering the State/province. Additional time may be requested for reasons such as distance or weather.
KY Kentucky Legal Dimension and Weight
Maximum Length Without a permit in Kentucky: A 53 feet (approx. 16.15 meter) trailer is allowed on interstate and designated roadways, while a truck and trailer combination of up to 65 feet (approx. 19.81) is allowed on other highways
In Kentucky, you can haul with an overhang without a permit:
• Rear Overhang: 5 feet (1.524 meters) overhang allowed on 48 feet trailer, If overall semitrailer is 53 feet (16.15 meter)
Kentucky Legal Width: 8 feet 6 inches (2.5908 meters) allowed on interstate and designated roadways and 8 feet (2.4384 meters) wide allowed on non designated routes.
Legal Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Gross Weight: In Kentucky, the maximum gross weight allowed without a permit is 80,000 pounds.
• Single Axle Weight: The maximum weight for a single axle is 20,000 pounds.
• Tandem Axle Weight: The maximum weight for a tandem axle is 34,000 pounds.
• Tridem Axle Weight: The maximum weight for a tri axle is 48,000 pounds.
The requirements for an escort vehicle in Kentucky
Kentucky Escort / Pilot Car Information
Escort required for length in KY:
• Loads Longer than 120 feet require three escorts on 4 or more divided routes.
• Loads Longer than 75 feet to 85 feet require one escort on 2 lane routes.
• Loads Longer than 85 feet require one front and two rear escorts on 2 lane routes.
Escort For Overhang: Loads more than 10 feet required one escort on some 2 lane, 4 lane or more lane routes
Escort needs for Width limit:
• Load wider than 10 feet 6 inches to 12 feet require one escort on 2 lane routes.
• Load wider than 12 feet require one escort on 4 or more lane routes.
• Load wider than 12 feet to 14 feet require two escorts on 2 lane routes
• Load wider than 14 feet require two escorts on 4 or more lane divided routes
• Load wider than 16 feet require tree escorts 4 or more lane divided rodways.
Escort requirements for Height: Load higher than 14 feet 11 inches require one front escort with a height pole on 2, 4 or more lane divided roadways.
KY Kentucky Oversize/Overweight Permits Routine requirements and Travel Time & Restriction
Length: 110 feet on 4 lane and 75 feet is limited on 2 lane roadways
Width: 16 feet
Height: 15 feet 6 inches
Important: Loads over 15 feet 6 inches in height are not allowed to transit through Kentucky. Such loads may be given a one-time transportation authorization if the carrier can establish a safe route. However, in most cases, these permissions are denied.
Axles and Gross Weight with Permits
• Axles Weight:
o Single Axle: 24,000 pounds
o Tandem Axles: 45,000 pounds (5 axles: 48,000/6 or more)
Tandem: This refers to a configuration where two axles are placed close together (often seen in the rear of a trailer).
45,000/5 axles: A vehicle with 5 axles in a tandem configuration can carry a maximum of 45,000 pounds.
48,000/6 or more: If the vehicle has 6 or more axles in the tandem configuration, it can carry up to 48,000 pounds.
o Tridem Axles: 60,000lbs
o Quad Tridem Axles: 80,000 pounds
• Gross weight:
o 5 axles: 96,000 pounds
o 6 axles: 120,000 pounds (6 axles and 7 axles on 2-lane)
6 axles: A truck with 6 axles (usually a combination of the truck and trailer) can carry a maximum weight of 120,000 pounds
6 axles and 7 axles on 2-lane: This suggests that in some cases, vehicles with either 6 or 7 axles can carry up to 120,000 pounds on a 2-lane road.
o 7 axles: 134,000 to 140,000 pounds (On 4-lane with a booster axle rather than a tridem to get over about 134,000)
7 axles: A truck with 7 axles can carry between 134,000 to 140,000 pounds, depending on specific conditions.
• 4-lane with a booster axle rather than a tridem: This means the vehicle is traveling on a 4-lane road, and using a booster axle (a type of additional axle) instead of a tridem axle configuration (a set of three axles on the same trailer) allows the truck to carry more weight, possibly exceeding the usual 134,000-pound limit.
Important: The dimensions and weight may depend on the routes. A load weighing up to about 300,000 pounds doesn’t qualify as a superload.
Additional information for oversize in Kentucky
KY Signs/flags /flashing light Requirements & Blade/ Bucket Rules in Kentucky
Symbols For KY Kentucky: “Oversize Load” signs are necessary for loads wider than 10′-6″. Flags must be set at all four corners and on the ends of any wide load. Over-length load must be noted, but no signage are necessary.
Bucket or Blade Rule: Equipment that are more than 14 feet wide, such as blades and buckets, must be removed but can still be transported with the load. Smaller objects can be separated and hauled alongside the load, even if it is overweight.
With the appropriate oversize permit, you may ensure a smooth and compliance transit across Kentucky. Stay informed about the size, limits, and escort needs for safe travel.
Call us immediately at 403-800-6014 to obtain your Kentucky Trip Permits for Oversize/ Overdimensional or Overweight permit OR for (IRP, IFTA, Length, Width, Height, Superload Etc, all your trucking permit needs) and start your trip with comfort!
