Thereupon, this type of heavy haul permits is regulated by the State Highways and the Department of Transportation DOT. Later on, the trucking company that is going to get heavy haul permits for limited continuous operation shall not move on other roads than on State routes that are specially approved for loads that are not exceeding the practical maximum weight.
Further, heavy haul permits for limited continuous operation can apply to the movement of a specific vehicle, a vehicle or combination as well as to a piece of construction equipment.
Heavy Haul Permits for Repeated Moves Directly Across a Highway
Yet, one of the most commonly used permits by trucking companies specializing in heavy load transportation are heavy haul permits for repeated moves directly across a highway.
This heavy haul permit has few distinguishing features:
- The moves should be repetitive;
- The transportation process should be performed directly through the State-maintained highway;
- As well, the transportation process should be performed in the course of construction, industrial as well as testing activity;
Thereupon, this type of heavy haul permits are being issued for a period that is not exceeding half a year.
