As a top trucking permit provider, A1 Permits knows the need of navigating Minnesota’s complicated oversize and overweight permit system. Whether you’re moving an enormous cargo, an overweight vehicle, or need a single-trip or temporary permit, our expert staff is here to help you navigate the procedure and keep your operations legal.
Minnesota oversize permits restrictions are intended to ensure the safety and integrity of the state’s roads. A1 Permits is an officially licensed broker with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, assuring we can handle all of your permitting requirements.
Understanding Minnesota’s Oversized Permit Requirements
Permits for large loads in Minnesota are valid for five consecutive days, and they must be obtained before entering the state. Travel is permitted from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset with no special illumination, typically between 2:00 AM and 10:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays (except in curfew zones and on summer Fridays), but amber lights and internal illumination are required for travel outside of these hours or with a width greater than 10 feet.
No travel is permitted on major holidays, the final day of several vacations, or the fishing opening weekend in May. Travel is prohibited in the Twin Cities Metro Area from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., and in Duluth from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified on the permit.
Minnesota’s Legal Dimensions and Routine Permit Limits
Minnesota’s authorized dimensions for oversize/overweight vehicles are as follows: – Width: 8’6″ – Height: 13’6″ – Length: 75-foot overall length, 53-foot semi-trailer, and 43 feet for the kingpin setting.
– Weight: 80,000 pounds gross, with particular axle weight constraints.
Minnesota’s standard permit restrictions allow for more expansive dimensions, including:
– Width: 14’6″ (up to 16′ on the traveling route).
– Height: 14′ to 15’6″ with route regulation; loads over 15’6″ are restricted and need a route survey. – Length: 95′ for two cars, 75′ for wheelbase, and 103′ with a single pivot point.
– Weight: up to 72,000 pounds, with specified axle weight limitations.
Superloads are loads that exceed the specified dimensions or weights.
Escort Requirements for Oversized/Overweight Loads in Minnesota
Escort vehicle needs vary depending on the amount of the load.
– Width: Over 12′ with one escort; over 14′ with two escorts.
– Height: For heights over 15’5″, use one escort with a height pole, above 15’5″, two escorts and a route survey must be desired and permitted.
– Length: At least 95′ with one escort; longer than 110′ with two escorts.
Securing Your Minnesota Oversized Permits with A1 Permits
At A1 permissions, we recognize the necessity of obtaining your permissions swiftly and effectively. Our professional transportation permit experts are knowledgeable with the size, height, and weight criteria for acquiring oversize/overweight permits in Minnesota, as well as across the United States and Canada.
Whether you want a single-trip permit, a temporary permission, a superload permit, or another sort of trucking permit, A1 Permits is here to assist. Contact us at 515-897-0698 to begin your Minnesota overweight permits application immediately.
