Is my load oversize and/or overweight?
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a load is over dimension and requires permit(s) if:
8 feet 6 inches or more wide
13 feet 6 inches or more tall
45 feet long for single vehicles
48 feet long for mobile cranes
75 feet long for combination vehicles
80,000 pounds or more
What governs certified pilot escort services in Minnesota?
Certified Pilot Escort Drivers (CPEDs) fall under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Drivers are trained, certified, and must hold a valid permit card during all services. More information regarding drivers, equipment, and more can be found in Minnesota Administrative Rules Chapter 7455.
Does my load require escort(s)?
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a load requires a rear escort on multi-lane divided highways if the load exceeds:
15 feet wide as measured at the bottom
16 feet wide as measured at the top
110 feet long
A load requires front and rear escorts on multi-lane divided highways if the load exceeds:
150 feet long
A load requires front and rear escorts on undivided roadways if the load exceeds:
15 feet wide as measured at the bottom
16 feet wide as measured at the top
110 feet long
A load requires front, rear, and certified peace officer escorts if:
Any part of an oversize load or vehicle extends beyond the left of the centerline on an undivided roadway
Additional escorts may be required by MnDOT.