If you’re moving oversize or overweight loads through Alabama, you need an Alabama Oversize Permit. These permits make sure your load follows the state’s rules and travels safely on Alabama roads. At Compare Transport Canada, we help you get all kinds of oversize and overweight permits quickly and easily.

What Are Alabama Oversize Permits?

An Alabama Oversize Permit is a special permit for trucks carrying loads oversize or overweight than usual. You must have this permit before entering Alabama. The permit is good for five days, so you have time to finish your trip.

Types of Permits You May Need

Alabama Oversize Permits for loads that are too long, wide, or tall.

Alabama Overweight Permits if your load weighs more than 80,000 pounds.

Alabama Overhang Permits when your load sticks out too far in front or back.

Alabama Single Trip Permits for one trip or up to five days.

Alabama Annual Permits if you haul oversize loads often.

Alabama Size and Weight Limits

Here are some important limits to know:

Trailer length: usually 57 feet (53’6” on narrow roads).

Overall length: up to 85 feet unless the trailer is longer.

Width: 8 feet 6 inches (8 feet on narrow lanes).

Height: 13 feet 6 inches.

Overhang: 10 feet front, 5 feet rear.

Weight: 80,000 pounds total, with limits for each axle.

If your load is bigger or heavier, you’ll need a special permit.

When Can You Travel in Alabama?

Alabama only allows oversize loads to travel during daylight hours from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset Monday through Saturday. No travel is allowed on Sundays or major holidays.

Alabama Oversize Load Escorts?

Some loads need escort vehicles for safety:

Loads over 90 feet long need one escort.

Loads over 105 feet long need two escorts.

Loads wider than 12 feet or with overhangs more than 5 feet also need escorts.

Special rules apply if your equipment has blades or buckets sticking out.

Signs and Lights for oversize load in Alabama

You must put “Oversize Load” signs on the front and back of your truck. Flags go on the corners of the load. If your load sticks out more than 4 feet in the back, you need lights at night. Loads with over 5 feet rear overhang cannot travel at night.

How Compare Transport Canada Can Help

We make getting your Alabama Oversize Permits simple. Use our easy Alabama Oversize permit login online, or call us at the Alabama Oversize permit phone number for help. We handle all paperwork and rules for ALDOT Oversize permits and ALDOT Truck permits.

We also offer Overweight Permits All States if you travel through multiple states. We provide clear pricing so you know your Alabama Oversize permit cost upfront.

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Don’t risk fines or delays. Get your Alabama Overweight Permits with Compare Transport Canada and keep your loads moving safely and legally. We’re here to help every step of the way!