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2 Tips For Transporting An Overweight Load Across State Lines
Lauri Kivela
If you are planning on transporting a load across state lines that is unusually large and well over the regulated weight limit, there are certain things that you must do beforehand, as this type of transport trip will be different than others that you have taken in the past. When you are preparing for transporting an overweight load across state lines, use the tips below to help you stay safe and legal during your trip.
1. Plan Out Your Route Very Carefully
One major thing that you must do before attempting to transport an overweight load is to carefully plan out your route. While you are planning out the route, you need to be aware of any possible issues that you could come across, such as old, rickety bridges, low clearances, and narrow roads.
Not only does planning out every turn and road on your trip help keep you from possible unsafe positions, but it helps you know what areas through which you will be traveling. This key step is of vital importance when used in conjunction with the tip that follows.
2. Contact Each State and Major Municipality in Advance of the Transport
Since you are transporting an overweight load, you will be over the legal limit that is normally allowable for most states, cities, and other municipalities. If you simply go out on your run without contacting the areas along the route that you planned in the previous trip, you could face hefty fines and fees, and in some areas, you could even have your vehicle and load impounded.
To keep any of these scenarios from happening, make a list of every state and area through which you will be traveling on your route and contact the state and local transportation departments to see if you need to obtain an overweight permit in order to transport the load through. You can also find out whether you need to apply on a form via mail or if you can apply online for the permit.
Planning ahead and making sure that you have obtained all permits and permissions before transporting the load can help you avoid problems with the trip as well as keep from being fined for being well over the legal weight limit. For more information about staying legal in each area, contact a company that offers overweight permit services to discuss the particulars of your load and trip so that they can give you personalized assistance.
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