Tennessee

TOverweight & Overdimensional Permits
Suite 800
James K. Polk Building
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-0331
PHONE: (615) 741-3821

Hours of Business

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, closed noon to 1:00 PM (Central time)

Escorts

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On 2-lane highways
- Width over 12’6” up to 13'6” 1 escort (Front)
- Width exceeds 13’6” 2 escorts (Front and Rear)
- Width over 17’ but less than 18’ 3 escorts (2 Front, 1 Rear)
- Length 90’ to 120’ 1 escort (Rear)
- Length exceeds 120’1” 2 escorts (Front and Rear)
On 4-lane and interstate highways
- Width of 12'6" up to 13'6" 1 escort (Rear)
- Width exceeds 13’6” 2 escorts (Front and Rear)
- Width over 17’ but less than 18’ 3 escorts (2 Front, 1 Rear)
- Length 90’ to 120’ 1 escort (Rear)
- Length exceeds 120’1” 2 escorts (Front and Rear)
- Height exceeds 15’ 1 escort (Front with high pole)
- Pavement less than 24’ (not including shoulder 1 escort (Front)
- Bridge less than 20’ wide 1 flag person at bridge

Police escorts

Any load with an overall width over 18’ or height over 17’ may require THP escorts. THP Escort will require 2-3 troopers and it can take an extra 10 days to schedule the move.

Super loads:

Any load exceeding 16' wide, 15'6” high or 165,000 lbs. is considered a super load, requires a route survey, and may require a law enforcement escort.

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.

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