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Tennessee Escort Requirements
TOverweight & Overdimensional Permits
Suite 800
James K. Polk Building
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243​
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Phone: (615) 741-3821
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Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
Closed 12pm-1pm
8:00AM – 4:30PM (CT)
DIMENSION
REQUIREMENT
Width 10'1" – 12'6"
1 Front Escort on 2 Lane Routes <24’ wide
Width 12'7" – 14'
Front Escort on 2 Lane Routes
Rear Escort on Interstate & 4 Lane Routes City
Width 13’6” - up
Height 15’1” – UP
Length 90’1” – 120’
Length 120’ – up
Super Loads:
Any load exceeding 16 feet in width, 15 feet 6 inches in height, or 165,000 pounds is classified as a super load. These loads require a route survey and may also need a law enforcement escort.
Police Escorts:
Loads with an overall width exceeding 18 feet or a height over 17 feet may require a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) escort. THP escorts typically involve 2-3 troopers and may take up to 10 additional days to schedule the move.
**Please note that the regulations posted on this website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be current, as regulations are subject to frequent changes. Additionally, requirements may vary at the discretion of state DOT permit representatives. We recommend verifying all regulations with the appropriate state authorities to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
"PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK YOUR PLAN"
Planning your load is key to a successful, profitable delivery. The My PEVO team is equipped with up-to-date regulations so that planning can be quick and easy.
We have a nationwide network of high pole escorts, lead chase/escorts and steer escorts. You can rest easy while we organize state-to-state operations.
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