Important! We are not a permit service. We do not arrange permits for carriers. The following is for informational purposes only. Always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Maine DOT Phone Number
207-624-9000 EXT 52134
Permits
Arkansas oversize permits are valid for three days. It is mandatory to have the permit prior to entering the state.
Operating Time
Operating time is from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. If the oversize load is not exceeding 108,000 pounds, continuous travel may be allowed. For loads not exceeding 90' long with other dimensions being legal, continuous travel is permissible.
Restricted Travel
Oversize movement is not allowed through the metropolitan Little Rock area between the hours of 7:00 am – 9:00 am and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Travel restrictions apply on I-30 (M.M. 138-143), I-40 (M.M. 151-155), and all of I-630. Travel is not allowed on major holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). If a holiday falls on Monday or Friday, weekend movement is not allowed.
Legal Dimensions
Routine Permit Limits
Loads exceeding these dimensions are classed as Super Loads.
Escorts
Signs, Flags & Lights
"Oversize Load" signs are required on all loads exceeding legal width, height, or length. Red flags (18" square) are required on rear corners on all loads exceeding legal width, height, or length. There are no sign or flag requirements for overweight-only loads.
Shipping Containers
According to Federal regulation, loaded shipping containers may not overhang the transporting trailer. Empty containers are allowed 5' overhang in California. Rules for other states may vary.