What is an Oversize/Overweight permit?
- An Oversize and/ or Overweight permit allows travel along state-maintained roads when operating at dimensions and/or weights that exceed legal limitations. Most cases these are obtained for non-divisible loads.
When do I need an Oversize/Overweight permit?
- When traveling on roads in excess of that state's legal dimensions
- Exceeding a gross weight of 80,000 pounds or legal axle weight
- Exceeding 8'6" in width
- Exceeding 13'6" in height (Some states legal is 14'0")
- A trailer/load length exceeding 53'0" (Varies state to state)
- Some states may have exceptions/exemptions on different circumstances
- Type of load (Farm equipment, Construction equipment, Forestry equipment)
- Over length only (beams, poles, logs, etc.)
- Disaster relief
- What types of Oversize/Overweight permits are there?
- Superload Permit: is a oversize/overweight permit with dimensions that exceed a standard issue permit. They vary by state and additional information may be needed when requesting a superload permit such as a route survey, insurance, or drawings.
- Self-Propelled Permit: Is an oversize/overweight permits specific to the movement of a vehicle operating under its own power. (Cranes, drill-rigs, etc.) Additional information varies by state which could involve drawings and more extensive axle information.
- Mobile Home Permit: is an oversize permit specific to the movement of a mobile home or office when exceeding legal dimensions. Specific mobile home information (year, make, plate, and serial number) may be required.
- County/City Permit: is an oversize/overweight permit issued by a county/city/township that grants travel on roads not under a state's jurisdiction.
- Turnpike Permit: is an oversize/overweight permit issued for a travel on a turnpike that is not consider under the jurisdiction of the state.