Spokane Valley, WA
Farm Equipment Transport

In Spokane Valley, WA, a load is considered oversized if it exceeds:

• Width: 8'6"
• Height: 14'
• Length: 53 feet semitrailer / 75 feet overall combination
• Weight: 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight

Any load exceeding these limits requires an oversize or overweight permit.

• Permits are required for farm equipment transport exceeding legal size or weight limits in Washington
• 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 Spokane Valley's farm, dealer, rural access, and equipment shipping corridors
• Travel restrictions may apply during peak traffic, construction, weather events, or route limitations on the I-90, WA-27, WA-290, Trent Avenue corridors
• Local Spokane Valley city and applicable Spokane County approvals may be required in addition to Washington state permits when using city or county roads

Escort vehicles may be required based on load dimensions:

• Escort vehicles may be required when farm equipment transport exceeds Washington 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

• Oversize farm equipment transport in Spokane Valley, WA can only move during the times authorized by the permit and any route-specific restrictions.
• For moves using Washington state routes, permitted movement is controlled by permit conditions and approved routing, with daylight travel commonly used for many oversize loads.
• Weekend, holiday, urban-area, and seasonal route restrictions may apply depending on dimensions and routing.
• Oversize farm equipment transport may need to avoid the busiest travel periods on I-90, WA-27, WA-290.
• Local road access, posted restrictions, and delivery timing in Spokane County may affect final routing after the state permit is issued.

• "Oversize Load" signs must be used when required by the state permit for farm equipment hauling in Spokane Valley, WA
• Visible safety flags are important when moving wide machinery through intersections, ramps, and rural access roads around Spokane Valley
• Lighting visibility should be confirmed before transport begins, particularly on high-volume routes such as I-90, WA-27, WA-290
• 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 Spokane Valley

• Farm equipment transport in Spokane Valley, WA may require advance review of overpasses, ramps, turning areas, and local roads before the permit route is approved.
• Local road width, driveway access, and loading space can affect whether pilot cars, staging areas, or alternate routes are needed.
• Detours and posted restrictions should be reviewed close to pickup because road conditions can affect truck access on short notice.
• City, county, and state routing requirements may apply when moving farm equipment through Spokane County corridors such as I-90, WA-27, WA-290.