Permits for the Movement of Overweight 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-Axle Truck and/or Truck/Tractor Loaded With Sweet Corn, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Milo, or Other Small Grains and Ensilage

Section 554 Section 554.206  Permits for the Movement of Overweight 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-Axle Truck and/or Truck/Tractor Loaded With Sweet Corn, Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Milo, or Other Small Grains and Ensilage These permits may be issued for a period not to exceed 40 days, provided: a)         The movement will not exceed 50 miles. b)         The axle and/or tandem weights of these loads will not exceed 35% above the legal limitations for 2-axle trucks; 20% for 3- and 4-axle trucks; and 10% for 5-axle trucks.  (See Section 15-301(e) of the Code.) c)         The truck must be licensed for the proper gross weight being hauled. d)         The total gross weight does not exceed practical maximum weights (see Section 554.604). e)         The permittee does not travel on Interstate Highways. f)         The moves are made between ½ hour before sunrise and ½ hour after sunset.