Summary
These amendments to Rule R909-2 adopt new provisions/definitions revised by the FAST Act (updated August 9, 2018) for Automobile Transporter, and Tillerman/Steerman. These amendments update the maximum length for a Stinger-steered automobile transporter, and commercial delivery of light and medium duty trailers. Axle weights increased from 10,000 to 11,000 pounds for four tires per axle. Division personnel may only transfer a permit up to two times per vehicle. Overweight Non-Divisible and Overweight Divisible load permits are legal at 14 feet 6 inches high. Tow trucks at 165 feet or more will require a pilot escort vehicle. Tow trucks must be properly registered to purchase annual, semi-annual, or single trip permits if they exceed legal weight limitations. Tow trucks that exceed 120 feet in length are required to display one sign on the rear most towed vehicle. Rule R909-2 includes several grammatical revisions.