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Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
Arkansas
Foreword
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual.
Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits,
general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone
numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers
are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have
been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided
permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation.
Legal Notice
This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information,
useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be
an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the
information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users
that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the
effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA
assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from
reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual.
Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association
5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200
Centreville, VA 20120
PHONE: (703) 698-0291
Fax: (571) 722-1698
Website: www.scranet.org
Email: info@scranet.org
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Dandrea, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, 5870 Trinity
Parkway, Suite 200, Centreville, VA 20120.
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
ARKANSAS
CONTACT
Department of Highways
10324 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72203
Website: www.arkansashighways.com/
Permits by Telephone: (501) 569-2381 Hours: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm Mon. – Fri.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Certain Holidays
Permits in Person: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
(501) 569-4998 (fax)
LEGAL LIMITS
GVW
o (steer)
Rating)
o
oo
ooo
80,000
12,000 to 20,000 (Manufacturer
20,000
34,000
54,000
-Federal Bridge Formula applies
on GVW, steer, single & tandem
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
8'6"
13'6"
45'
NR
53’6"
single unit
overall length 65’
semitrailer all highways
OVERHANG 3’ front 4’ rear
TOLERANCE: 8% variance on tandem axles up to
36,500 hauling logs; may not exceed 85,000 lbs
total gross. (state highways only)
PERMIT LIMITS
o
20,000
oo
40,000
ooo
60,000
oooo
68,000
(No additional weight for trunnion axles)
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
20' short moves (18' on interstate)
Over 17 ft. requires utility letter of
release from utility.
no set limit
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General - Permits are valid for three days. No travel is permitted on certain holidays, and travel is
restricted to the hours between sunrise and sunset (Not 30 min. before and 30 min. after.). If the vehicle
has regular legal dimensions and is eligible for overweight only permit, the operator may obtain a permit to
travel on weekends and evenings. Mobile homes may not be moved on holidays. Cutter blades, dozers, and
other equipment of a hazardous nature over 14' in width may be cradled to such an angle as is necessary to
reduce the overall width to 14'. Poles, pipes, and beams are exempt from length permits only during
daytime travel. Loads not exceeding 90’ long may travel 24 hours, 7 days a week.
To establish a monthly charge account for permits, operators must post a $1000 (minimum) surety bond.
Divisible load permits are not available.
Insurance — Insurance must be on file with a minimum carry of $750/500/10 for all ICC carriers.
Weekend/Night Travel – Permits may be issued for movement of overdimensional loads on Arkansas
highways on Saturday and Sunday unless a holiday weekend. Mobile homes are prohibited from moving on
Sundays.
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Holiday – No travel is permitted on certain holidays. Mobile homes may not be moved on holidays
Inclement Weather - None noted.
Permit Information Required — Load description; tractor information (GVW, total number of axles,
weights and spacing, overall dimensions); origin and destination; effective dates; routes to be traveled.
Routing assigned by Department. License number and VIN of truck-tractor and trailer. Serial number of
mobile cranes, etc.
PERMIT TYPES
Single Trip Only, for weight and dimension.
The Commission has authorized the Director of the AHTD to provide for the issuance of Multi-State Envelope
Permits under the Multi-State Permit Agreement for oversize and overweight vehicles.
FEES
A charge of $17.00 shall be made for each special permit. In addition, for each ton or major fraction thereof
to be hauled in excess of the lawful weight and load for that vehicle, or combination of vehicles, charges
shall be made for such as follows:
On Each Ton, Per Ton, or
Mileage to be traveled is: Fraction Thereof
No more than 100 miles
101 miles to 150 miles, inclusive
151 miles to 200 miles, inclusive
201 miles to 250 miles, inclusive
Over 251 miles
$ 8.00
$10.00
$12.00
$14.00
$16.00
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Labeling — Red flags are required at the lower rear corners of all overwidth and overlength vehicles. Flags
are to be 18" square.
"Oversize Load" sign shall be placed across the front and rear of any oversize vehicle. Sign must be yellow
with black letters 10" high and with a brush stroke of 2".
Escort Vehicles and Personnel — Loads over 14' wide require 2 escorts (front & rear) on 2 lane highways
and 1 (rear) on 4 lane highways.
Loads over 15' high require a front escort with a height pole.
Escorts are assigned at discretion of Department.
Escorts must carry proof of insurance ($100,000/$300,000/$25,000, or $325,000 combined single limit
coverage), and must have an amber flashing light mounted on top of the cab of the escort vehicle.
Additional Requirements Include: 1.) minimum load capacity of truck escort of 1/4 ton, or 2000 lbs. for
automobile, licensed in Arkansas, except if providing interstate escort services; 2.) name, address or
telephone number, and city of company/owner plainly legible, information on vehicle must match insurance
certificate; and 3.) 10 lbs. fire extinguisher, four flares, two red hand held flags carried in escort vehicle.
Certification – Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required.
FINES
Overdimension: Any violation excluding overweight is punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense.
Second conviction in the same year is $200. Any additional fines after then will be $500. (Excluding court
costs.) Some fines may be lower, but none will exceed these limits.
Overweight: Same as above.
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Penalty:
1,000 lbs. or less
$10 or 2 cents per pound
1,001 lbs. to 2,000 lbs.
2 to 4 cents per pound
2,001 lbs. to 3,000 lbs.
3 to 5 cents per pound
over 3,000 lbs.
4 to 6 cents per pound
over 10,000 lbs.
8 to 10 cents per pound
If an operator is caught overweight, the load will be held until a new permit is obtained or the excess weight
is unloaded. Operators will be given time to shift the load to avoid an over-axle citation. Fines are calculated
from the legal weight limit.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL
No oversize or overweight vehicles may travel through the greater Little Rock area between the hours of
7:00–9:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pm on I-30 (mile markers 137–143), on I-40 (mile markers 151–155), and
on I-630.
Inclement Weather – Movement is prohibited during inclement weather when in the opinion of the issuing
agency conditions prevail which would make the movement unsafe.
Spring Weight Restriction – No restrictions
Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings
No rule on file
PORTS OF ENTRY/WEIGH STATIONS
Port Of Entry-Little Rock-North Little Rock
Port Information
Port Code:
2003
Location Address:
1100 Temple Street
Air Cargo Building
Little Rock, AR 72202
Mailing Address:
1100 Temple Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
Port Director:
Martin Childs
General Phone:
(501) 324-5289
General Fax:
(501) 324-5798
Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-5:00 PM(Central)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
User Fee Airport-Rogers Airport
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
General Fax:
Operational Hours:
2084
#5 Hammerschmidt Drive
Rogers, AR 72756
Same As Above
(479) 246-9472
(479) 246-9786
8:00 AM-5:00 PM(Central)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Weigh Stations:
Ashdown – Hwy 71
Alma Eastbound – Oklahoma line
Alma Westbound – Oklahoma line
Hope Eastbound – I-30 Texas line
Hope Westbound – 1-30 Texas line
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(870)
(479)
(479)
(870)
(870)
898-3932
474-6074
471-8117
777-4540
777-1946
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Lehi Eastbound
Marion – I-55 Tennessee line
Springdale Southbound – Highway 71 MO line
Springdale Northbound – US 71 MO line
West Memphis – I-40 Tennessee line
West Memphis – I-55 Tennessee line
(870)
(870)
(479)
(479)
(870)
(870)
735-1162
735-2266
756-5831
756-5832
735-3936
732-2714
PERMIT ORDERING
Permit applications may be submitted in person, by telephone, in writing or via the internet
Permits Via the Internet: www.arkansashighways.com
Email: ahppermit@arkansashighways.com
Permits by telephone: (501) 569-2381
Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Permits in person: Permit Office Map
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324 Interstate 30
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Permits may be purchased using a bonded account, credit card, check or cash.
The office is closed Saturday, Sunday and all legal state holidays.
First time users of our automated on-line permit system must contact our office at 501-569-2546 or
ahppermit@arkansashighways.com for a user name and password. Due to technical difficulties, customers needing a
permit for round bales of hay must call the permit section at 501-569-2381. US-70 in Oklahoma at the Arkansas
border is weight restricted to no more than 90,000 lbs.
RECENT & PENDING CHANGES
This section contains all recent and pending changes shared by this state with SC&RA in the last 12 months.
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