Mastering the Roads with Arizona Oversize Permits: Your Guide from Compare Transport Canada

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Understanding Arizona highways with oversized or overweight loads requires more than just a skilled driver it demands precision, compliance, and the right paperwork. At Compare Transport Canada, we specialize in securing all types of trucking permits, including the essential Arizona Oversi

What Are Arizona Oversize Permits?

 

Arizona Oversize Permits are mandatory for vehicles or loads that exceed the state legal dimensions. These permits are valid for four days and can be purchased at most Ports of Entry. They ensure that your transport complies with Arizona oversize regulations, avoiding costly fines and delays.

Legal dimensions in Arizona include:

Length: 57′ trailer on Interstate; 65′ overall on non-designated roads

Width: 8′-6″

Height: 14′

Weight: 80,000 lbs gross (Single – 20,000; Tandem – 34,000; Tridem – 42,000)

If your load exceeds these limits, you’ll need one of the following permit types:

Arizona Oversize Permits

Arizona Overweight Permits

Arizona Overhang Permits

Arizona Single Trip Permits

Arizona Annual Permits

 

Operating Times and Restrictions in Arizona

 

Operating under Arizona oversize permits comes with specific time windows:

Standard travel: Daylight hours only (½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset).

Extended travel: Loads not exceeding 16′ wide, 16′ high, 120′ long, and 250,000 lbs may travel at night on Interstates and designated routes from 3:00 AM to 12:00 noon on weekends (excluding holidays and curfew zones). This must be requested when ordering the permit.

 

Arizona Restricted travel zones include:

 

Phoenix and Tucson metro areas: No oversize/overweight travel on I-17, I-10, SR 60 (Phoenix) or I-10, I-19 (Tucson) during 7:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM on weekdays. A local “Courtesy Permit” is required for travel within these cities.

 

Permit Limits and Escort Requirements in Arizona

 

Routine permit limits under Arizona oversize permits include:

Length: 120′

Width: 14′

Height: 16′

Weight: Up to 59,168 lbs on Class C Tridem Permits (Interstates only)

Escort vehicles are required for:

Length: Over 120′

Overhang: Over 20′ front or rear

Width: Over 14′ (some routes require escorts for over 10′)

Height: Over 16′

 

Additional Arizona Permit Services

 

At Compare Transport Canada, we also assist with:

Arizona DOT Permits

Arizona Temporary Registration

Service Arizona 30 Day Permit

These services are essential for out-of-state carriers or temporary operations within Arizona. Whether you need a quick Arizona single trip permit or a long-term Arizona annual permit, we’ve got you covered.

 

Safety, Signage, and Load Requirements in Arizona

 

Safety is paramount when operating under Arizona oversize permits:

Signs: “Oversize Load” signs required for loads over 9′ wide.

Flags: Red flags (12″ square) on all extremities.

Lights: Required for night travel with overhangs up to 10′.

Bulldozer blades and similar attachments over 14′ must be detached unless securely supported. All removable parts like buckets or counterweights must be removed if possible but can be transported with the load if declared on the permit.

 

Why Choose Compare Transport Canada?

 

We’re not just a permit agency we’re your logistics partner. With deep expertise in Arizona Overweight Permits, we streamline the process so you can focus on the road ahead. Our team ensures every detail, from Arizona DOT permits to Service Arizona 30 day permits, and is handled with precision and speed.

Let Compare Transport Canada be your trusted guide through Arizona’s complex permitting landscape. Contact us today and keep your wheels turning with confidence.

 

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