A. All combination vehicles or tandem loads shall meet each of the following requirements.
- 1. It cannot exceed 140,000 pounds (gross weight).
- 2. It cannot exceed 40,000 pounds per tandem axle spread and 60,000 pounds per tridem axle spread.
- 3. It cannot exceed 83 feet in length.
- 4. It shall be equipped with a dual-axle dolly and a dolly safety system with tilt sensors attached to the dolly that provide feedback on tilt information to the driver of the vehicle to ensure safe operations.
- 5. The truck tractor shall be licensed for 88,000 pounds.
- B. The permit issued does not authorize the use of roads owned by a parish or municipality. Nor does the permit relieve the permittee of any obligation that may exist to secure a parish’s and/or municipality’s permission to traverse its roads.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2, R.S. 32:387 and R.S. 32:387.2.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Operations, Weights and Enforcement Section, LR 49:1447 (August 2023), amended by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Operations, LR 51:2116 (December 2025).