Savannah, GA
Farm Equipment Transport

In Savannah, GA, a load is generally considered oversized or overweight if it exceeds the legal limits for Georgia:

• Width: 8'6"
• Height: 13'6"
• Length: 60 feet single vehicle / 75 feet overall combination
• Weight: 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight

Any farm equipment load exceeding these limits may require an oversize or overweight permit in Georgia. State, local, bridge, axle, and route-specific restrictions may apply. Contact us for route-specific requirements.

• Permits are required for farm equipment transport exceeding legal size or weight limits in Georgia
• Permit duration and routing depend on permit type, load dimensions, weight, and issuing agency approval
• Route-specific approval may be required for loads moving through Savannah's Southeast farm, dealer, rural access, and equipment shipping corridors
• Travel restrictions may apply during peak traffic, construction, weather events, or route limitations on the I-16, I-95, US-17, and GA-21 corridors
• Local Savannah city and Chatham County approvals may be required in addition to Georgia state permits when using city or county roads

Escort vehicles may be required for farm equipment transport in Savannah, GA depending on width, height, length, overhang, route, and permit conditions:

• Escort vehicles may be required when farm equipment transport exceeds Georgia legal size, weight, or permit routing limits
• Overwidth, overheight, overlength, and rear-overhang conditions are reviewed during the oversize/overweight permit process
• One or more pilot cars may be assigned based on the approved route, roadway type, traffic conditions, bridges, and work zones
• Height-pole escorts, police escorts, or utility coordination may be required for high loads or complex urban routes
• Local city, county, or bridge authority requirements may apply in addition to state permit conditions

• Travel windows for agricultural machinery transport in Savannah, GA depend on the permit, load dimensions, and approved route through the local corridor.
• Permitted travel on Georgia highways must follow the authorized movement window; Georgia permitted travel is controlled by the issued oversize permit and route instructions, with daylight movement commonly used for many loads.
• Holiday and weekend movement should be checked before dispatch because weekend and holiday movement may be limited by dimension, route, and GDOT permit conditions.
• Travel may be limited during commuter or high-volume traffic periods on major Savannah corridors including I-95, I-16, and US-80.
• Local restrictions from Savannah, Chatham County, bridge authorities, or port facilities may add conditions beyond the state permit.

• "Oversize Load" signs must be used when required by the state permit for farm equipment hauling in Savannah, GA
• Visible safety flags are important when moving wide machinery through intersections, ramps, and rural access roads around Savannah
• Lighting visibility should be confirmed before transport begins, particularly on high-volume routes such as I-95, I-16, and US-80
• Equipment must be secured to meet federal cargo securement requirements and any additional conditions listed on the oversize permit
• Local access restrictions can affect how oversize farm equipment is marked, flagged, and routed through Savannah

• Large agricultural machinery hauled through Savannah, GA should be routed around low-clearance structures, weak bridges, and restricted streets.
• Wide loads should avoid tight turns and restricted lanes where agricultural machinery cannot safely maneuver.
• Seasonal restrictions and work-zone lane reductions should be confirmed before transport begins.
• State permit routing and local truck-route rules should be verified before moving equipment through Savannah.