Overweight Load: An overweight load exceeds the legal weight limits for a vehicle or axle group and usually needs a permit to move.
Why it matters to owner operators
Overweight violations bring fines and out-of-service orders and can damage roads and equipment. Permits are specific to route and state.
Example
A heavy machinery move requires an overweight permit and an approved route that avoids weak bridges.
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