When you have something heavy or oversized to transport on Hawaii’s roadways, you need to meet a number of requirements. Heavy haul trucking is regulated to protect the roads and for the safety and convenience of everyone driving. Here’s what you need to know about this system when shipping items in Hawaii.

What You Should Know About Heavy Haul Trucking in Hawaii

What size of items are affected?

In Hawaii, any load over 88,000 pounds is considered oversized. This label also applies if the load is taller than 13.5 feet, wider than nine feet, or longer than 65 feet, or if it hangs off the bed of the truck by four feet or more.

What equipment is needed?

To carry an oversized load, you need a truck that is correctly rated for the weight under federal law. You can carry 12,000 pounds on a steer axle, 20,000 pounds on a single axle, and 34,000 pounds on drive and tandem axles. By adding up the number and type of axles on a truck, you can find its total capacity.

What paperwork is needed?

Heavy haul trucking requires a permit from the state Department of Transportation. To apply, you’ll need to plan your route and schedule, provide a sketch of your proposed load distribution, fill out a standard form, and pay a small application fee.

What other arrangements are required?

When traveling with an oversized load, your trucking company is restricted to the hours outlined in their permit application. The load must be correctly marked with banners, flags, lights, and pilot drivers. The exact requirements for signage and escorts differ from one county to another.

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