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Any vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceed 16 feet in width, 16 feet in height, 160 feet in length, or 200,000 gross weight; or a combination of any of the above is considered a super load.
Preapproval applications (PERM 12) for the movement of super loads should be submitted a minimum of at least two weeks prior to the final application for a permit.
Manufacturers of these loads are encouraged to contact the Department prior to fabrication to ensure that a permit can be issued, and to determine the appropriate mode of transportation for all or part of the overall route.
All applications for the movement of super loads shall be submitted to the Central Permit Office in Albany. The following information will be necessary for processing any super load and is required to be submitted with the permit application:
Load Condition | Bond Amount |
---|---|
Height 16 ft or more but less than 17 ft | $10,000 |
Height 17 ft or more | 30,000 |
Width greater than 16 ft | 10,000 |
Length greater than 160 ft | 10,000 |
Weight 200,000 lb or more but less than 300,000 lb | 10,000 |
Weight 300,000 lb or more but less than 400,000 lb | 20,000 |
Weight greater than 400,000 lb | 50,000 |
If there is a combination of dimension and weight, as listed above, the total bond amount is determined by adding the bond amount required for each dimension and total weight. |
During review of application, if determined necessary, the Department may require signed statements from other transportation facility providers on their letterhead (typically, marine terminal operator and/or railroad company) that they are unable to accommodate a move over all or reasonable part of the overall route.
Police escorts are required for all superloads. Upon issuance of a final permit the permittee should contact police to make arrangements at least two business days prior to the move. Prior to the move, the permittee shall make arrangements for all necessary escorts, equipment, personnel or other items that must accompany the move.
During the move the Permittee must adhere to the following: