Comprehending Legal Dimensions and Limitations for Massachusetts Oversize Permits
Understanding the legal weight and dimension restrictions is crucial when transporting large Load through Massachusetts:

On authorized routes and interstates, semi-trailers must be 53 feet long.
8 feet 6 inches in width.
13 feet 6 inches tall.
Gross weight: 80,000 pounds (axle limitations apply).

Oversize or overweight permits are needed for loads that exceed certain restrictions. Massachusetts has certain requirements for oversized permits:

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  Length: 115 feet or more.
  • Maximum width: 14 feet 11 inches.
  • Height: Up to 14 feet 11 inches (a height survey is necessary for loads beyond 13 feet 8 inches).
  • Weight: Depending on axle combinations, up to 130,000 pounds gross.
  Superloads, or loads that beyond these limits, call for further examinations and unique permissions.
  
  

Validity of Permits and Travel Limitations

Duration of Permit
In Massachusetts, an overweight or oversized permit is good for five days in a row. To ensure compliance, make sure you have the appropriate permission before entering the state.

Limitations on Travel Time
• General Travel: Monday through Saturday until noon, loads that are less than 12 feet wide and 14 feet tall can be transported. Travel is permitted on Sundays during the same hours.
• Limited Hours: Only loads that are 12–14 feet broad or longer than 80 feet can be transported throughout the day, Monday through Friday. It is forbidden to travel between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 and 7:00 p.m.
• Holiday Restrictions: On major holidays or specified holiday weekends, oversized loads are not permitted.
Turnpike and Boston Area Regulations
Certain places are subject to special regulations:
• Boston Area: I-95 and I-93 are only open for travel between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Massachusetts Turnpike: Permits are not needed for vehicles up to 10 feet wide, within permissible weight, and under 80 feet long.

Turnpike permits, which need technical assessments and start at $350, are required for larger trucks.

Costs of Permits
Travel routes, weight, and Load size all affect costs. The official MassDOT website has comprehensive price information, including costs for special Turnpike permits.

Contact Details
You can call the Massachusetts Oversize Permits Phone Number listed on the our website if you need help with applications or questions.

In conclusion

For Oversize loads to be transported safely and legally, Massachusetts Overweight Permits must be successfully navigated. You may concentrate on your business operations and expedite the permit procedure using Note Trucking's experience. Our staff is available to assist you with superload compliance or single-trip permits. For further information, visit our DOT website or get in touch with us personally for knowledgeable advice.

Your trip across Massachusetts will be quick, legal, and stress-free if you have the appropriate permissions.