Oversize Single and Annual Trip Permit Info

The criteria for oversize/overweight permits are familiar to most operators that transport oversize or overweight cargoes on a regular basis. In most cases, an operator transporting an oversize or overload cargo across multiple states must first get permits from each state along the route.

Depending on state, cargo, and route, obtaining oversize and overweight permits might take couple of hours up to couple of days. Organizing a trip that takes place across numerous states necessitates planning and knowledge of each state's procedures. Single trip permits are the most appropriate approach for operators that move oversize and overweight different cargoes for various companies.

Annual permits may be useful for operators who carry oversize and overweight cargoes on a regular and recurring basis across one or more states. The benefits of an annual permit include lower oversize and overweight fees per trip based on the number of journeys, and more crucially, operators may schedule trips more easily than while waiting for single trip permits.

Permits are usually necessary for loads exceeding at least one of the following parameters:

Height of more than 13'6"
Width of more than 8'6"
Length of more than 48'
Weight of more than 80,000 pounds.

For oversize and overweight loading, each state may specify distinct or additional parameters and criteria. Rates for oversize and overweight loads will also change from one state to another and may be sliding scales for different size or weight loads. The load restrictions and related costs in each state are normally set by state legislative bodies, and hence are subject to change at any moment.

When transporting oversize and overweight cargoes between several states, operators will face various fee scales for each state, which are calculated differently as either a flat cost or sliding scales.