27 CAR § 111-1201. Introduction

Pursuant to Arkansas Code § 27-35-210, permits may be issued for the movement of earthmoving equipment that is a tractor with dirt pan in tow used primarily for farming operations to travel upon the state highways in excess of a fifty-mile radius of the point of origin or for the movement of earthmoving equipment that is a tractor with dirt pan in tow used primarily for commercial earthmoving operations for travel upon state highways of any distance subject to the following requirements: (1) The permit shall be issued only to owners of the vehicles who are primarily engaged in farming or commercial earthmoving operations; (2) The permit issued shall be limited to daylight operation for a specified seventy-two-hour period and shall specify the route of travel; (3) No part of the movement may be upon any interstate highway or fully controlled access facility; (4) Proof of liability insurance for the tow vehicle shall be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; (5) Vehicles shall be accompanied by a front escort vehicle with: (A) Flashing amber lights; (B) Radio contact with the vehicle operator; and (C) "Wide load" signs; (6) Vehicles may be moved in convoys under the following conditions: (A) Convoys shall consist of no more than three (3) vehicles with escorts at the front and rear of the convoy; and (B) Convoys shall pull off the highway at sufficient intervals to allow traffic to pass; and (7) A permit may be issued for no more than two (2) dirt pans to be towed by one (1) tractor.