Hours of Business
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Highway Trucking Permits Office
For Permit Related Issues
668 South Avenue
Weston, Massachusetts, 02493
PHONE: (781) 431-5148
Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern time)
Escorts
| When escorts are needed (all highways) |
# of escorts |
| - Length of 80’ to 94’11" | 1 Rear |
| - Length over 94’11” | 2 (Front and Rear) |
| - Length 134’ or more | 2 escorts + state police escort |
| - Width 12' 1" and up dozer with blade attached | 2 (Front and Rear) |
| - Width of 12'1" to 13'6" | 1 Rear |
| - Width over 13'6" | 2 (Front and Rear) |
| - Width over 16' | 1 Front & 1 Rear and MA Police |
| - Height over 13'8" | 1 Front + requires height survey |
| - Height over 13'11" | 2 (Front and Rear) |
| - Height over 14'11 | 2 Front + state police escort |
| - Cape Cod: width over 12' | 1 escort + state police escort |
| MA turnpike | has specific requirements |
Super loads
Over 14' wide, 115' long, 14' high, or 130,000 lbs. are considered super loads.
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The ODS team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.