Will your step-deck load clear, or do you need a permit?
Tall freight plus a legal height cap is how you clip a bridge. Enter your deck and cargo height and see your total loaded height and the clearance left. Runs on your device.
Step Deck Load Height & Clearance Calculator
US legal height is commonly 13'6" (162 in); some lanes differ. Use your route's real cap.
How it works: Total height = deck height + cargo height. If it exceeds your route cap you need an oversize/height permit and a routed path. Confirm the exact cap for every state on the lane. Nothing you enter leaves your device.
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