Louisiana Oversize and Overweight Permits
Reliable Louisiana Shipping Permit Acquiring Services
Are you transporting an oversize or overweight load through Louisiana? At Nationwide Transport Services, we offer reliable permit acquisition services to our clients in the state. We handle the permit process, ensuring your load moves smoothly across the state. We have over 15 years of experience helping businesses and individuals obtain the necessary permits for their loads. We also offer pilot car and hauling services for oversize and overweight loads in Louisiana. Our equipment is state-of-the-art and operated by professional crews. To avoid complications resulting from non-compliance, always work with professionals when moving over-dimensional or overweight loads. Louisiana's diverse geography, ranging from urban areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge to rural regions, necessitates attention to specific route-based requirements. Moving through different parts of Louisiana often requires local permits, particularly when passing through major cities and crossing sensitive infrastructure, such as bridges. Speak to us for Louisiana oversize or overweight permits.
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When Does a Load Require Permits in Louisiana?
Louisiana Oversize and Overweight Load Limits
The state's legal load limits are as follows:
- Length: 59 feet for trailers on state roads
- Width: 8 feet, 6 inches
- Height: 13 feet, 6 inches
- Weight: 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW)
If your load exceeds any of these dimensions or weight, please contact us for Louisiana oversize/overweight permits to avoid fines, penalties, and delays. We understand the Louisiana shipping regulations and ensure that your load complies with them.
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Why Choose Us For Louisiana Shipping Permits
Nationwide Transport Services has been around for many years, which has given us the experience required to obtain oversize and overweight permits. We’re familiar with the Louisiana shipping regulations and have a relationship with the DOT. Book our services for these reasons and more:
- We have over 15 years of experience and understand the Louisiana shipping regulations.
- We’re licensed and certified.
- You work with a dedicated expert throughout every step.
- If you also require transportation services, we offer a wide array of specialized trailers nationwide.
- Our services are timely and affordable.
Determining if a Load Exceeds Louisiana's Legal Limits
How Do You Know if a Load is Oversize or Overweight?
Accurate measurements are crucial for obtaining the correct Louisiana permits and ensuring the safe transportation of your load. Here's how to correctly measure each dimension for Louisiana permit compliance:
- Length: Measure from the front of the vehicle to the end of the load, accounting for any overhang.
- Width: Measure at the widest point of the load, including any extensions beyond the trailer.
- Height: Measure from the ground to the highest secured point of the load, considering the trailer and cargo height together.
- Weight: Use a certified truck scale to weigh the vehicle and load, ensuring even distribution. Measure and record the gross weight, the per-axle weight, and the load weight.
Getting precise measurements helps prevent delays in obtaining permits and ensures compliance with Louisiana regulations.
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Cost of Oversize and Overweight Permits in Louisiana
Permit costs for oversized and overweight loads in Louisiana vary depending on the load's size, weight, and route requirements. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) manages permit issuance, with fees structured as follows:
- Single trip oversize permits: $10
- Annual oversize permits: $500
- Multi-state permit fees: $10 for a maximum of 10 days
- Monthly oversize permit: $10 per day
- Critical off-road semi-annual permit: $0.07 per ton-mile traveled
- Overweight single trip permits for loads 80,001 to 100,000 pounds: $30 for 50 miles, $45 between 51 and 100 miles, $65 between 101 and 150 miles, $80 between 151 and 200 miles, and $100 over 200 miles.
- Treated timber, concrete slab, and precast concrete slab bridges evaluation permit: $125
- Truss, continuous span, movable bridges, and all Mississippi River structures: $850
- Other structures evaluation permit: $500
Additional charges may apply for escort vehicles, engineering evaluations, or custom route requirements.
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Reliable Permit Acquisition Services in Louisiana
At Nationwide Transport Services, we understand the challenges of hauling oversize and overweight loads in the state of Louisiana. With years of industry experience, our team is dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable permit services. We manage every aspect of the permit process, from filing paperwork to coordinating pilot cars and planning routes. For interstate transports, we handle permits for all states involved, ensuring a seamless journey for your shipment. Reach out to us today for dependable permit acquisition in Louisiana, and let our expertise keep your load moving safely and compliantly across state lines.