Oversize Threshold and Freight Impact - Revision history

Timm at 20:38, 23 July 2025

2025-07-23T20:38:22Z

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			<u>Email from Regina Marrone on 7/23/25</u>

	Hi Team,		Hi Team,
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	We try to keep all units at '''143 inches or less''' because '''144 inches (12 feet)''' is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:		We try to keep all units at '''143 inches or less''' because '''144 inches (12 feet)''' is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:

	:• It enters a higher risk/penalty category		:'''•''' It enters a higher risk/penalty category

	:• Many states begin to require '''escort vehicles'''		:'''•''' Many states begin to require '''escort vehicles'''

	:• Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts		:'''•''' Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts


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	:'''• Escort vehicles''' in several states		:'''• Escort vehicles''' in several states

	:• Compliance with '''restricted travel hours'''		:'''•''' Compliance with '''restricted travel hours'''

	:• An estimated '''$1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost'''		:'''•''' An estimated '''$1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost'''


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	'''Design Guideline:'''		'''Design Guideline:'''

	:• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''		:'''•''' Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''

	:• Coordinate early with Transportation if wider designs are being considered		:'''•''' Coordinate early with Transportation if wider designs are being considered

	:• Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises		:'''•''' Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises

Timm at 20:34, 23 July 2025

2025-07-23T20:34:20Z

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	Hi Team,		Hi Team,


	I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of '''Load E883''', which was built at '''144.5 inches wide'''.		I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of '''Load E883''', which was built at '''144.5 inches wide'''.
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	'''Why This Matters:'''		'''Why This Matters:'''


	Any load over '''102 inches (8 feet 6 inches)''' in width is considered '''oversize (OD)''' in every state. That means even if a unit is 103" wide, it's subject to:		Any load over '''102 inches (8 feet 6 inches)''' in width is considered '''oversize (OD)''' in every state. That means even if a unit is 103" wide, it's subject to:


	:'''• Permitting requirements'''		:'''• Permitting requirements'''
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	We try to keep all units at '''143 inches or less''' because '''144 inches (12 feet)''' is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:		We try to keep all units at '''143 inches or less''' because '''144 inches (12 feet)''' is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:


	:• It enters a higher risk/penalty category		:• It enters a higher risk/penalty category
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	Load E883 was built at '''144.5" wide''', pushing it over the 12-foot mark. As a result, it now requires:		Load E883 was built at '''144.5" wide''', pushing it over the 12-foot mark. As a result, it now requires:


	:'''• Permits in every state along the route'''		:'''• Permits in every state along the route'''
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	'''Design Guideline:'''		'''Design Guideline:'''


	:• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''		:• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''

Timm at 20:33, 23 July 2025

2025-07-23T20:33:43Z

Timm at 20:31, 23 July 2025

2025-07-23T20:31:19Z

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	Hi Team,		Hi Team,


	I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of '''Load E883''', which was built at '''144.5 inches wide'''.		I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of '''Load E883''', which was built at '''144.5 inches wide'''.


	'''Why This Matters:'''		'''Why This Matters:'''


	Any load over '''102 inches (8 feet 6 inches)''' in width is considered '''oversize (OD)''' in every state. That means even if a unit is 103" wide, it's subject to:		Any load over '''102 inches (8 feet 6 inches)''' in width is considered '''oversize (OD)''' in every state. That means even if a unit is 103" wide, it's subject to:


	'''• Permitting requirements'''		'''• Permitting requirements'''
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	'''• Route restrictions''' and bridge/clearance checks		'''• Route restrictions''' and bridge/clearance checks


	We try to keep all units at '''143 inches or less''' because '''144 inches (12 feet)''' is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:		We try to keep all units at '''143 inches or less''' because '''144 inches (12 feet)''' is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:


	• It enters a higher risk/penalty category		• It enters a higher risk/penalty category
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	• Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts		• Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts


	'''Real-World Example – Load E883:'''		'''Real-World Example – Load E883:'''


	Load E883 was built at '''144.5" wide''', pushing it over the 12-foot mark. As a result, it now requires:		Load E883 was built at '''144.5" wide''', pushing it over the 12-foot mark. As a result, it now requires:


	'''• Permits in every state along the route'''		'''• Permits in every state along the route'''
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	• An estimated '''$1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost'''		• An estimated '''$1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost'''


	This one example highlights why we don’t build right up to the 144" limit — there’s no margin for error, and the smallest overage can have significant downstream impact.		This one example highlights why we don’t build right up to the 144" limit — there’s no margin for error, and the smallest overage can have significant downstream impact.


	Design Guideline:		'''Design Guideline:'''


	• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''		• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''
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	• Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises		• Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises


	Thanks for your attention to this. Even one inch can make a big difference when it comes to shipping efficiency, compliance, and cost.		Thanks for your attention to this. Even one inch can make a big difference when it comes to shipping efficiency, compliance, and cost.


	Best regards,		Best regards,


	Regina Marrone		Regina Marrone

Timm at 20:29, 23 July 2025

2025-07-23T20:29:21Z

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 Hi Team,
-I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of Load E883, which was built at 144.5 inches wide.
+I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of '''Load E883''', which was built at '''144.5 inches wide'''.
 •	It enters a higher risk/penalty category
-•	Many states begin to require escort vehicles
+•	Many states begin to require '''escort vehicles'''
 •	Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts
-Real-World Example – Load E883:
+'''Real-World Example – Load E883:'''
 This one example highlights why we don’t build right up to the 144" limit — there’s no margin for error, and the smallest overage can have significant downstream impact.
 Design Guideline:
-•	Please design and quote units at 143" or less
+•	Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''
 •	Coordinate early with Transportation if wider designs are being considered
 •	Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises
 Thanks for your attention to this. Even one inch can make a big difference when it comes to shipping efficiency, compliance, and cost.
 Best regards,
 Regina Marrone
 Transportation Manager
 P: (770)489-0716  Ext. 1718
 F: (678) 766-1039

Timm at 20:11, 23 July 2025

2025-07-23T20:11:08Z

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			Hi Team,
			I want to send a quick reminder about unit width limits, prompted by the upcoming shipment of Load E883, which was built at 144.5 inches wide.
			Why This Matters:
			Any load over 102 inches (8 feet 6 inches) in width is considered oversize (OD) in every state. That means even if a unit is 103" wide, it's subject to:
			• Permitting requirements
			• Daylight-only travel restrictions
			• No weekend or holiday movement in most jurisdictions
			• Route restrictions and bridge/clearance checks
			We try to keep all units at 143 inches or less because 144 inches (12 feet) is a critical regulatory threshold. Once a load hits 144" or more:
			• It enters a higher risk/penalty category
			• Many states begin to require escort vehicles
			• Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts
			Real-World Example – Load E883:
			Load E883 was built at 144.5" wide, pushing it over the 12-foot mark. As a result, it now requires:
			• Permits in every state along the route
			• Escort vehicles in several states
			• Compliance with restricted travel hours
			• An estimated $1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost
			This one example highlights why we don’t build right up to the 144" limit — there’s no margin for error, and the smallest overage can have significant downstream impact.
			Design Guideline:
			• Please design and quote units at 143" or less
			• Coordinate early with Transportation if wider designs are being considered
			• Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises
			Thanks for your attention to this. Even one inch can make a big difference when it comes to shipping efficiency, compliance, and cost.
			Best regards,
			Regina Marrone
			Transportation Manager
			P: (770)489-0716 Ext. 1718
			F: (678) 766-1039

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	'''• Permitting requirements'''		:'''• Permitting requirements'''

	'''• Daylight-only travel restrictions'''		:'''• Daylight-only travel restrictions'''

	'''• No weekend or holiday movement''' in most jurisdictions		:'''• No weekend or holiday movement''' in most jurisdictions

	'''• Route restrictions''' and bridge/clearance checks		:'''• Route restrictions''' and bridge/clearance checks


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	• It enters a higher risk/penalty category		:• It enters a higher risk/penalty category

	• Many states begin to require '''escort vehicles'''		:• Many states begin to require '''escort vehicles'''

	• Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts		:• Freight costs rise significantly due to extra coordination, permits, and escorts


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	'''• Permits in every state along the route'''		:'''• Permits in every state along the route'''

	'''• Escort vehicles''' in several states		:'''• Escort vehicles''' in several states

	• Compliance with '''restricted travel hours'''		:• Compliance with '''restricted travel hours'''

	• An estimated '''$1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost'''		:• An estimated '''$1,000–$1,500 increase in freight cost'''


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	• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''		:• Please '''design and quote units at 143" or less'''

	• Coordinate early with Transportation if wider designs are being considered		:• Coordinate early with Transportation if wider designs are being considered

	• Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises		:• Verify final specs before release to avoid costly oversize surprises