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ROAD CONDITIONS: 504-379-1541
PERMITS: LA Pub Serv Comm no longer regulates the movement of general property freight. 504-342-4414
INSURANCE: 504-342-4414
OFFICE of MOTOR CARRIERS: 504-389-0390
ATA CONTACT: Cathy F Gautreaux 504-928-5682
WEIGHT LIMITS:
Max Allowable: 83,400 lbs (Interstate) 88,000 lbs (Other Roads)
Single Axle: 20,000 lbs
Tandem Axle: 34,000 lbs
Gross Weight Restriction: Formula B
SIZE LIMITS:
Height: 13'6"
Width: 102"
Max Length Truck (Single): 40'
Multiple Trailer Units Combination: NP
Tractor-Semitrailer Combinations: 65'
Tractor & Semi-Trailer Max Trailer Lengths: NL, ID 59'6"
Double Trailers (Semi/Full) Max Unit Length: 30' ID, 28'6"
Truck & Full Trailer Max Combination Lengths: NS
Tire Width (lbs/in): 650
WHERE TO PAY FUEL USE TAXES:
Dept of Revenue
Excise Tax Section
PO Box 201
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
504-925-7652
504-925-3851 (FAX)
WHERE TO GET OVERLOAD PERMITS:
Dept of Transportation & Development
Attn: Truck Permit Section
PO Box 94042
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
225-343-2345
800-654-1433 (in LA)
225-377-7108 (FAX)
WHERE TO REGISTER YOUR TRUCK:
Dept of Public Safety & Corrections
Office of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
504-925-6274
504-925-3976 (FAX)
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