NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

3.23.2 Radio-Dispatched Material Transportation Systems. The use of
radio-dispatched trucks and vans to pick up and deliver material, parts, and supplies is
usually feasible in industrial and congested areas. These systems have potential for
reducing the number of vehicles, fuel consumption, and general costs by greater
utilization. The general procedures that apply to radio-dispatched taxis also apply to
material systems.
3.24 Vehicle Size, Weight, and Load Limitations
3.24.1 Highway Use. It is the policy of the Navy to conform to state and local laws,
regulations, and ordinances relating to motor vehicle weight and size limitations.
Limitations on the weight and dimensions of vehicles that move over public highways
are determined independently by each state and may vary considerably. Where
interstate movements are involved, activity transportation directors or equivalents
should ensure that they have a current vehicle size and weight limitation publication
from state authorities of the states in which they plan oversize or overweight
movements.
3.24.2 State Laws. State laws provide that no vehicle exceeding any legal limitation
of weight or dimension may move over public highways unless prior permission for
such movement is granted by the state or states concerned. Limitations on the weight
and dimensions of vehicles are necessary to ensure safe passage over the roads and
bridges and to prevent damage to highway facilities.
3.24.3 Permits. Vehicles exceeding the legal weight or size limitations shall not be
moved over public highways by or for any agency of the Navy unless prior permission
is granted by the state or states concerned.
3.24.4 Navy Representatives Authorized To Obtain Permits. The activity
Commanding Officer shall designate an activity representative (normally the
Transportation Superintendent of the Public Works Department) to maintain liaison and
direct communication with the authorized state representative for the purpose of
obtaining permits for movement of overweight, oversize, or special military loads in
vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Navy.
a. The authorized representative of the activity shall, when contacting the
state representative in regards to an oversize, overweight, or other special Navy
vehicular movement, furnish the necessary information for a reasonable evaluation of
the effects the movement will have on the highway facilities involved. The information
furnished shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Type of equipment, with manufacturer's name if available, pertinent
accessories, gross weight, axle or track loads, spacing, and the height, width, and
length of the loaded or unloaded vehicle.
(2) The U.S. Navy identification number of the unit(s).
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