Note: Safety appurtenances such as binder chains, clearance lights, rub rails, and load securing devices, may extend up to 3 inches beyond the prescribed width on either side
MEASURING MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES UP TO 14'6" IN WIDTH
When the legal dimensions are exceeded, an oversize permit is required.
Mobile and manufactured homes with eaves greater than 12 inches shall be measured for overall width including eaves - otherwise, do not include eaves in measurement.
MEASURING MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES EXCEEDING 14'6" IN WIDTH
Mobile/manufactured homes exceeding 14 feet 6 inches up to 16 feet in wall-to-wall width, transported on their own running gear, may be issued a single trip permit under the following conditions:
All tires shall be in compliance with the manufacturer's tire load rating as indicated on the tire sidewall in accordance with 49 CFR 393.75(g)(1)(2).
Axle/suspensions shall not exceed manufacturer's capacity rating.
All trailer axles shall be equipped with operational brakes.
Mobile homes in excess of 16 feet wall-to-wall width may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. However, prior authorization must be received by contacting the Motor Carrier Division at (801) 965-4892 or (866) 215-5399.
OBTAINING OVERSIZE AND/OR OVERWEIGHT PERMITS
Before moving a vehicle, with or without a load, which exceeds legal weight and/or dimensions outlined in the Legal Vehicle Dimension Section, a permit must be obtained. A permit must be obtained and carried in the vehicle for inspection by law enforcement personnel. Destroyed or illegible permits may be replaced at any port of entry. The appropriate permit for oversize and overweight vehicles and loads, including special mobile equipment, must be obtained prior to operating within the State of Utah, except when entering on I-15 (St. George), I-80 (Echo and Wendover), and I-70 (Loma, Colorado).
DIRECTORY SECTION
Permits may be purchased online at www.udot.utah.gov/public/mcs prior to entry. Permits may be purchased by major credit card and may be issued based on annual permit dimension and weight, or on a single trip basis.
Note: Safety appurtenances such as binder chains, clearance lights, rub rails, and load securing devices, may extend up to 3 inches beyond the prescribed width on either side
MEASURING MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES UP TO 14'6" IN WIDTH
When the legal dimensions are exceeded, an oversize permit is required.
Mobile and manufactured homes with eaves greater than 12 inches shall be measured for overall width including eaves - otherwise, do not include eaves in measurement.
MEASURING MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES EXCEEDING 14'6" IN WIDTH
Mobile/manufactured homes exceeding 14 feet 6 inches up to 16 feet in wall-to-wall width, transported on their own running gear, may be issued a single trip permit under the following conditions:
All tires shall be in compliance with the manufacturer's tire load rating as indicated on the tire sidewall in accordance with 49 CFR 393.75(g)(1)(2).
Axle/suspensions shall not exceed manufacturer's capacity rating.
All trailer axles shall be equipped with operational brakes.
Mobile homes in excess of 16 feet wall-to-wall width may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. However, prior authorization must be received by contacting the Motor Carrier Division at (801) 965-4892 or (866) 215-5399.
OBTAINING OVERSIZE AND/OR OVERWEIGHT PERMITS
Before moving a vehicle, with or without a load, which exceeds legal weight and/or dimensions outlined in the Legal Vehicle Dimension Section, a permit must be obtained. A permit must be obtained and carried in the vehicle for inspection by law enforcement personnel. Destroyed or illegible permits may be replaced at any port of entry. The appropriate permit for oversize and overweight vehicles and loads, including special mobile equipment, must be obtained prior to operating within the State of Utah, except when entering on I-15 (St. George), I-80 (Echo and Wendover), and I-70 (Loma, Colorado).
DIRECTORY SECTION
Permits may be purchased online at www.udot.utah.gov/public/mcs prior to entry. Permits may be purchased by major credit card and may be issued based on annual permit dimension and weight, or on a single trip basis.
The following conditions must be met to obtain a permit:
Be in compliance with all financial responsibility obligations as specified under 49 CFR 387, R909-1 (Intrastate carriers).
Vehicle(s) must be properly registered. UCA 41-1a-101
Driver(s) are properly licensed with appropriate endorsements.
Must be in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). 49 CFR Parts 382-399
Must be in compliance with the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs). 49 CFR Parts 171-180
Must be in compliance with all UCR requirements.
TRANSFER / REPLACEMENT OF PERMITS
Motor Carrier Division personnel may transfer permits from one vehicle to another for a $25 fee under the following conditions:
Annual and semi-annual permits may be transferred to another unit within the same company.
Customer has sold or bought a vehicle.
Lease changes from one company to another. Documentation providing evidence of permit ownership will be required prior to permit transfer.
Company reorganization or name change.
The original permit, or evidence of having an original permit, shall be presented to the issuing agent.
A transfer permit will be issued the same expiration date as the original permit.
The following information must be provided when applying for a permit:
Motor Carrier Information:
USDOT number
Address
Telephone number
Fax number
Web address (if available)
Email address (if available)
Vehicle information
License number, state, expiration date
Vehicle make, year, registered weight
Unit number
Complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Specific load information
Permit duration (Single, Semi-Annual, Annual)
Requested routes
Dimensions, length, width, height, front and rear overhang.
PERMIT REFUNDS
To request a permit refund, please contact the port supervisor at the location where the permit was purchased. For refunds on self issued permits contact the Motor Carrier Division at (801)965-4508. Contact information can be located in the Utah Agency Directory Section.
LIABILITY OF PERMITTEE
The applicant or permittee, as a condition for obtaining an oversize permit, shall assume all responsibility for crashes, including injury to any persons or damage to public or private property caused by operations.
INDEMNITY CLAUSE
The applicant or permittee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Department from any and all claims resulting directly or indirectly from the operation and/or transportation of vehicles or combination of vehicles operating under an oversize/overweight permit.
PERMIT REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, AND CONFISCATION
Violation of the terms or conditions of an oversize/overweight permit, including but not limited to: speeding, lane travel, weather, load securement, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and/or Hazardous Material Regulations may result in the revocation, suspension, or confiscation of the permit. Before the vehicle can be moved, it must be made legal, properly permitted, and violations corrected.
Patterns of non-compliance at a company level may constitute action taken against the carrier's overall permit privileges and may result in additional civil penalties and an order to cease operations.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY OR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY
Vehicles operating under an oversize/overweight permit shall not be operated in excess of the posted speed limit or the speed indicated on the permit, whichever is less. In no case shall a permitted movement proceed at a speed, which shall endanger the safety of persons or property.
Extreme caution in the operation of a commercial motor vehicle shall be exercised when hazardous conditions are present, such as those caused by snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke, adversely affect visibility or traction. Speed shall be reduced when such conditions exist. If conditions become sufficiently dangerous, the operation of the commercial motor vehicle shall be discontinued and shall not be resumed until the commercial motor vehicle can be safely operated. Whenever compliance with the foregoing provisions of this rule increases hazard to passengers, the commercial motor vehicle may be operated to the nearest point at which the safety of passengers is assured.
A person may not operate a vehicle in the left-most lane or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes if:
Vehicle is drawing a trailer or semi trailer regardless of size, or
Vehicle or combination of vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of 12,001 or more pounds.
Left most lane when three or more lanes exist in the direction of travel.
Right Lane Travel Restrictions
Permitted non-divisible vehicles shall be driven in the right-most lane of traffic, except where the right lane must exit.
When overtaking and passing another vehicle, permitted non-divisible vehicles shall be driven to the immediate left of the right-most lane returning to the right most lane as soon as feasible
If right-most lane is designated as an "auxiliary" lane, vehicles shall operate in the center lane until the "auxiliary" lane ends.
VENDORS AND MANUFACTURERS
Vendors and manufacturers of trailers, special mobile equipment, or specialized vehicles and/or combination of vehicles, are urged to coordinate with the Motor Carrier Division before manufacturing, modifying or selling such equipment for use in this state. For additional information refer to the end of this section.
VIOLATION OF WEIGHT LIMITS
Overweight vehicles or combination of vehicles shall be brought within legal limits at the point of violation unless there is a potential hazard, as determined by enforcement personnel. If it is determined that a hazard exists, the vehicle shall be moved to the closest location where the excessive weight can be safely transferred to another vehicle unless, in the judgment of the enforcement personnel, it is safer to proceed to the original destination. UCA 72-7-405(3)(b)
AUTHORIZED WEIGHING EQUIPMENT
Utah uses a number of different types of weighing equipment. These include portable scales, certified privately owned scales, and official port of entry facilities along state highways and interstates.
PERMIT PROVISIONS
Mobile/manufactured homes to be moved on semi-trailer lowboys may be permitted.
For loads originating in Utah, a copy of the Tax Commission Movable Structure Tax Clearance/Moving Permit (TC-138) must be:
Affixed to the rear end of the mobile/manufactured home or moveable structure, and
Be visible to any enforcement officer or agent.
A TC-138 must be obtained from the County Assessor in the county from which the load originates. UCA 41-1A-1320
Proof of obtaining a TC-138 permit must be submitted to the Motor Carrier Division at the time of application for an oversize permit.
AXLE AND TIRE REQUIREMENTS
Mobile/manufactured home units see Tables I and II below for axle and tire requirements.
TOW VEHICLES
Tow vehicles shall comply with the following minimum requirements outlined in Table III:
Conventional or cab-forward configuration shall have a minimum wheelbase of 120 inches.
Cab-over engine tow vehicles shall have minimum wheelbase of 89 inches.
Have a minimum of four rear tires.
Certified pilot/escort vehicles must comply with Administrative Rule R912-9 Pilot/Escort Requirements and Certification Program.
Mirrors on each side of the tow vehicle shall be arranged so that the driver can see the entire length of both sides of the towed unit.
TRAILER BRAKES
Trailer in excess of 8 feet 6 inches wide, up to 12 feet wide and equipped with one axle, must have operational brakes on each wheel.
A minimum of two axles equipped with operative brake assemblies is required on each mobile/manufactured home unit in excess of 12 feet wide.
All axles must be braking axles for trailers in excess of 14'6" wide.
MOVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In addition to permit provisions as specified, mobile/manufactured homes will observe the following additional requirements:
Emergency Stops
When a mobile/manufactured home must stop because of emergency conditions, it shall be moved as far right as practicable away from highway traffic.
If any part of the combination is less than 3 feet from the right-hand edge of the nearest traffic lane, reflective triangles as outlined under 49 CFR 393.95(h) shall be posted at 100 feet and 300 feet behind the vehicle to warn oncoming traffic.
When an emergency dictates night parking next to the highway, an amber flashing light (minimum diameter 4 inches) shall be placed on the corner of the trailer closest to the road so as to be clearly visible to approaching traffic.
The height of the light shall not be less than 3 feet above the road surface and not more than 8 feet above the road surface.
Stop and Turn Signals
Rear mounted stop and turn signal lights shall be a minimum 6 inches in diameter with a type 35 red reflector lens.
The lens shall be mounted not more than 18 inches from the outer edge of the unit and not less than 15 inches nor more than 8 feet above the road surface.
Load Securement Requirements
A minimum of four 3/4-inch diameter bolts will be used to directly connect the main support members of the modular home to the support frame of the moving equipment.
Each of the four bolts shall be at least 4 feet apart.
Two bolts each shall be located not less than 12 feet from the forward and rear ends of the modular home.
Equivalent methods of fastening may be accepted provided fastening is not accomplished with clamps that rely on friction contact between the modular home and the moving equipment.
Safety Chains
Two safety chains shall be used, one each on right and left sides of (but separate from) the coupling mechanism connecting the tow vehicle and the modular home while in transit.
Chains shall be 3/8 inch in diameter steel capable of passing a minimum brake test load of 16,200 pounds. Chains shall be strongly fastened at each end to connect the tow vehicle and manufactured home and assure that in the event of a coupling failure the manufactured home will track behind the tow vehicle. When the mobile/manufactured home is transported on a semi-trailer lowboy coupled to the tow vehicles with a fifth wheel and kingpin assembly the two safety chains are not required.
Paneling of the open sides of mobile/manufactured home
A rigid material or 0.5 millimeter plastic sheathing backed by a rigid grillwork not exceeding squares of 4 feet to prevent billowing must fully enclose the open sides of the units in transit.
DISASTER MOVEMENT OF MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES
The Resolution of the Utah Department of Transportation adopting the AASHTO National Policy entitled "Disaster Movement of Mobile Homes" is incorporated herein by reference. This National Policy sets forth criteria governing the movement of mobile/manufactured homes for Utah in Presidential declared disaster areas under the authority of Public Law 93-288, Federal Disaster Relief Act.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information regarding Mobile/Manufactured Home Requirements contact the Super Load Coordination Team at (801) 707-1027.
