Agricultural Operations and Implements of Husbandry

GENERAL

This section applies to those who are involved in Agricultural Operations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) apply to Agriculture when they use a commercial motor vehicle.

• A commercial motor vehicle is a vehicle used on a highway to transport passengers or property when the vehicle:
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 10,001 pounds or more, or
• Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver, or
• Is of any size and used in the transportation of hazardous materials which require placards as set forth in 49 CFR 171 - 178, and,
• Is used in commerce.
• A farmer is a person who cultivates land, or raises poultry, crops or livestock. Only certain agricultural exemptions apply. This section is intended to clarify such exemptions.

Add Def. of Agricultural Operations

EXEMPTIONS

• Utah is currently sharing reciprocity agreements for farm-plated vehicles registered in the State of Idaho hauling their own farm equipment or product.
• Securement/Tarping requirements do not apply to a vehicle or implement of husbandry carrying an agricultural product, if the agricultural product is:
• Being transported in a manner which is not a hazard or a potential hazard to the safe operation of the vehicle or to other highway users, and
• Loaded in a manner that only allows minimal spillage.
• Any implement of husbandry only incidentally operated on the highway by a farmer is not subject to license or registration.
  

Per UCA 72-9-105(4) commercial vehicles operating Intrastate only, primarily used by a farmer for the production of agricultural product are exempt from the vehicle marking requirements. Needs to be moved this applies to farmers only.

OBTAINING OVERSIZE AND/OR OVERWEIGHT PERMITS

Before moving a vehicle or load, which exceeds legal dimensions as outlined in the Legal Vehicle Dimensions a permit must be obtained and carried in the vehicle for inspection by law enforcement personnel.

The appropriate permit for oversize vehicles and loads, including special mobile equipment, must be obtained prior to operating within the State of Utah, except when entering on I-15 (St. George Port of Entry) and West bound I-80 (Echo Port of Entry) and East bound I 80 at (Wendover Port of Entry). The permit may be in paper or electronic format.

Permits may be purchased online at www.udot.utah.gov/public/mcs prior to entry. Permits may be purchased by major credit and card are issued on a single trip, semi-annual or annual basis.

The following conditions must be met to obtain a permit:

• Be in compliance with all financial responsibility obligations as specified under 49 CFR 387, R909-1 (Intrastate carriers).
• Vehicle(s) must be properly registered. UCA 41-1a-101
• Driver(s) are properly licensed with appropriate endorsements according to Map 21 ( in Chapter 34) and applicable FMCSR
• Must be in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). 49 CFR Parts 382-399
• Must be in compliance with the Hazardous Material Regulations (HMRs) 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
• Must be in compliance with all UCR requirements
  

TRANSFER / REPLACEMENT OF PERMITS

Permits may be transferred through the Online Permit System or Motor Carrier Division personnel may transfer permits from one vehicle to another for a $35 fee and documentation providing evidence of ownership.

On-line services at www.udot.utah.gov/go/motorcarriers

• Annual and semi-annual permits may be transferred to another unit within the same company.
• Customer has sold or purchased a vehicle.

Changes that require assistance from the Motor Carrier Division @801-965-4892.

• Lease changes from one company to another requires written authorization from the previous company.
• Company reorganization or name change.
• A transfer permit will be issued the same expiration date as the original permit.
  

The following information must be provided when applying for a permit:

• Motor Carrier information:
• USDOT number
• Address
• Telephone number
• Fax number (if available)
• Web address (if available)
• Email address (if available)
• Vehicle information
• License number, state, expiration date
• Vehicle make, year, registered weight
• Unit number
• Complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Specific load information
• Permit duration (Single, Semi-Annual, Annual)
• Requested routes
• Dimensions, length, width, height, front and rear overhang.
  

Double Bale of Agricultural Operations

Vehicle combinations may transport two rolls or bales of hay side by side when:

• Hay trucks. Vehicle combinations for hay truck operations may transport two rolls or bales of hay side by side when:
• The two rolls or bales are 10 feet or less in combined width;
• The load is being operated with a valid non-divisible oversize permit;
• Oversize loads exceeding 8 feet 6 inches may not be transported on double trailers exceeding 61 feet cargo or cargo carrying length;
• The load must meet all other divisible load requirements
• Loads are properly secured. R909-2-30
• Double trailers with a maximum length of 61 feet
• Must meet Divisible axle weight limitation
• Purchase Over/weight divisible permits where applicable