Theoretical heights.
I was looking up the legal DOT heights (13.5ft) as well as the minimum recommended clearance between truck and bottom of the 5th wheel overhang (6in) then crossed it with the most recent height measur...
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TXiceman wrote:
Well, let's confuse the matter a bit more for the math challenged...
13.5 feet = 13 feet-6 inches = 4.1148 meters = 411.48 centimeters.
In either case, over this height does require an over height permit for travel. There are also legal limits, for width, length and weight before you will be required to have a travel permit and sometimes an escort service.
Enjoy the day folks.
Ken
The threshold for needing an oversize load permit depends on the state you are in. Only looking at the height allowed. There are quite a few that allow 14ft and a couple that allow more, without a permit. Looks like Alaska allows 15ft.
