DOT Regulations on Material Overhanging ?

Every state is different when it comes to overhang.. Which state are you in?

 

You are allowed 4' overhang to the rear except on 53' trailer. More than 1' you are required to have flags and greater than 4' you would need a permit.

How Far Can Stuff Hang out of Trucks? (Numbers per State!) – motorandwheels.com

 

I am 99% sure you are allowed 3' off the back.

 

BTW, good job in securing the load so you didn't lose it. You'll figure it all out eventually.

 

Kick arse link bud!

 

Im not to well versed in that part of the country or if the rules are different for straight trucks.. I wonder if @kylefitzy would know or @beastr123

 

Dang!!! Alaska can go friggin tall!!!

 

In Tennessee you’re allowed up to a 45’ straight truck, I would assume that includes the overhang.

bottom of page 3.
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/t...-dimensional movements - Final Rules 2017.pdf

Tennessee also has one of the most unique way of measuring trailers to determine of they are over length or not. 50’ kingpin to rear of trailer or load. Anything over that requires a permit. Technically most of our 53’ flats are over length because they have a 30” kingpin depth. They only seem to enforce it on lowboys/RGN’s though.