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Alaska Escort Requirements
Alaska
Commercial Vehicle Customer Service Center (CVCSC)
11900 Industry Way (Huffman Business Park, Bldg M-2)
Anchorage, AK 99515
Phone #: (907) 365-1200
Toll-Free within Alaska: 800-478-7636
Fax: 907-365-1221
Toll-Free Fax within Alaska: 866-345-2641
Email: swoop@alaska.gov
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (AKST) (excluding State holidays)
🔗Alaska 2026 Holiday Restrictions (pg 32)
DIMENSION
REQUIREMENT
Width 10' 6" to 12'
Width Over 12' to 14′
Width Over 14' to 18′
Width Over 18' to 22'
Width over 22'
Length of combination vehicles, over 85′ to 100′
Length Over 150'
Height Over 17'
Front Overhang Over 10′ to 25'
No standard pilot-car requirement stated; flags/sign/beacon and other conditions apply.
Front Overhang surpasses 60'
*If height is over 16′6″ while passing under a bridge on the Glenn Highway between MP 0–27, a front high-pole escort is required. High pole escort escort isn't required on route sections where it has previously been determined in writing that there are no overhead structures/utilities, and a height pole isn't required north of the Fox Weigh Station.
OVERWEIGHT: Additional escort and bridge-crossing requirements may be specified on the permit based on bridge analysis and route conditions.
Length of combination vehicles, over 100' to 150′
Front Overhang Over 25′ to 60'
Rear Overhang Over 10′ to 20'
Rear Overhang Over 20' to 35'
Rear Overhang Over 35'
**Please note that the regulations posted on this website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be current, as regulations are subject to frequent changes. Additionally, requirements may vary at the discretion of state DOT permit representatives. We recommend verifying all regulations with the appropriate state authorities to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
Published September 2026
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