2024 Utah Oversize Permits and Regulations

Contact (877) 792-5056 for Oversize Permits in Utah.

If you’re shipping an oversize or overweight load in Utah, you will need shipping permits to avoid fines from the state’s DOT. Wide Load Shipping specialists are experienced and ready to help you acquire the right permits for your shipment within short notice. We have detailed information about superloads, permits, pilot car requirements, and more below.

Oversize Load Limits in Utah

Below are the maximum load sizes in Utah before you need a permit. 

Length: 53 feet.
Width: 8’ 6 feet.
Height: 14 feet.
Weight: 80,000 lbs GVW.
Overhang: 3′ in the front and 6′ in the rear.

When Are Pilot Cars Required in Utah?

Pilot car and escort vehicle information:

Length: If a shipment is over 110′ long, you will require 1 front and one rear pilot car (escort).
Width: If a shipment is over 14′ in the width you will be required to have 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort).
Height: It all depends on the proposed routing. If the height of the load exceeds 15′, you will “probably” be required to have a front high pole escort, but not positively. If the height is 17′ you will more than likely be required to have a high pole escort in the front of the load. Call and speak with them directly for clarification.
Weight: Check with the Utah port to see if your weight class will require a pilot car/escort.
Overhang: No specified limits. This is something they like to see for themselves at the ports. If your load is secure and safe looking but not too long overall and has flags/amber lights, then you may not be required to have a pilot car.

What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Utah?

Here are the accurate costs of oversize and overweight permits in Utah. Wide Load Shipping specialists will acquire the right permit for your load. Call us at (877) 792-5056.

• Oversize single trip permit: $30 (96 hours)
• Semi-annual oversize permit: $75 (180 days)
• Annual oversize permits: $90

COMBINATION OVERSIZE & OVERWEIGHT FOR DIVISIBLE LOADS 

• Oversize and overweight single trip permit for divisible loads: $60
• Semi-annual oversize and overweight permit for divisible loads (80,001 to 84,000 pounds): $180
• Semi-annual oversize and overweight permit for divisible loads (84,001 to 112,000 pounds): $320
• Semi-annual oversize and overweight permit for divisible loads (112,001 to 129,000 pounds): $420
• Annual oversize and overweight permit for divisible loads (80,001 to 84,000 pounds): $240
• Annual oversize and overweight permit for divisible loads (84,001 to 112,000 pounds): $480
• Annual oversize and overweight permit for divisible loads (112,001 to 129,000 pounds): $540

COMBINATION OVERSIZE & OVERWEIGHT PERMITS FOR NON-DIVISIBLE UP TO 125,000 GVW OR 25%  

• Oversize and overweight single trip permit for non-divisible loads: $60
• Semi-annual oversize and overweight permit for non-divisible loads (80,001 to 84,000 pounds): $180
• Semi-annual oversize and overweight permit for non-divisible loads (84,001 to 112,000 pounds): $320
• Semi-annual oversize and overweight permit for non-divisible loads (112,001 to 129,000 pounds): $420
• Annual oversize and overweight permit for non-divisible loads (80,001 to 84,000 pounds): $240
• Annual oversize and overweight permit for non-divisible loads (84,001 to 112,000 pounds): $480
• Annual oversize and overweight permit for non-divisible loads (112,001 to 129,000 pounds): $540

COMBINATION OVERSIZE & OVERWEIGHT PERMITS FOR NON-DIVISIBLE EXCEEDING 125,000 GVW OR 25% OF LEGAL AXLE WEIGHTS

• Oversize and overweight single trip permit for loads over 125,000 pounds GVW or 25% of legal axle weights: $65 – $450

We Offer Trucking Permits in the Following Cities in Utah;

Salt Lake City, UT; West Valley City, UT; Provo, UT; West Jordan, UT; Orem, UT; Sandy, UT; Ogden, UT; St. George, UT; Layton, UT; South Jordan, UT; Lehi, UT; Millcreek, UT; Taylorsville, UT; Logan, UT; Murray, UT; Draper, UT; Herriman, UT; Riverton, UT; Bountiful, UT; Spanish Fork, UT; Roy, UT; Pleasant Grove, UT; Kearns, UT; Herriman, UT; Cottonwood Heights, UT

We Offer Trucking Permits in the Following Counties in Utah;

Salt Lake County; Utah County; Davis County; Weber County; Washington County; Cache County; Tooele County; Box Elder County; Iron County; Summit County; Uintah County; Wasatch County; Sanpete County; Sevier County; Carbon County; Duchesne County; San Juan County; Millard County; Morgan County; Juab County

Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Utah

Here’s the maximum weight your load can be, even with a permit in Utah:

• Single Axle Weight Permits: 25,000 pounds
• Tandem axles Weight Permits: 55,000 pounds
• Tridem axles Weight Permits: 65,000 pounds

Below are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Utah:

• Max Length With Permit: 110 feet
• Max Overhang With Permit: Case by case basis
• Maximum Width With Permit: 18 feet
• Maximum Height With Permit: 17 feet

Notes: Utah has a lot of rules.  All loads in excess of 175′ in length MUST have 1 police escort.  Loads in excess of 200′ must have 2 police escorts.  Exception: shipment is unladen (decked).

Mobile homes in excess of 16 feet wall-to-wall width will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Department. Contact Headquarters Port of Entry at 801-965-4508 for information.

Oversize Load Legal Travel Times in Utah

Travel times and restrictions in Utah:

One-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset rule applies. If your shipment exceeds in excess of 92′ in length, 10′ in width, or 14′ in height, you may NOT travel Monday – Friday during the hours of 6-9 am and 3:30 pm until 6 am in any of the following locations;

• South of Perry, UT, exit 360 when in Box Elder County.
• Davis, Salt lake, and Weber Counties.
• Utah County; Milepost 16, North of the I-15 and SR-75 interchange, exit 265 and SR-68.

Weekend travel is permitted in some areas but not many. The Utah DOT has a maze of Yes, and No’s as well as sometimes.  No travel on the following holidays: New Year’s day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving day and Christmas day – and Pioneer day (July 24th).  If the holiday is on a Friday, all travel stops by 2 pm on Thursday and does not resume until Tuesday morning.  Utah DOT will shut down oversize travel ANYTIME there is an abundance of traffic on the roads, as noted during the first week of hunting season.  The Saturday closest to October 20th will be shut down, and operations will not resume again until Monday morning.  Excessive weather will shut it down as well.

Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Requirements Utah

A pilot car (escort) driver MUST have some sort of certified training to operate in the state of Utah. You can complete their course if your state’s course is approved by Utah, and you can operate in lieu of that. Approved states at the time of this publishing are CO, FL, OK, NC, and WA states.  You also have to have a minimum of $75,000.00 in liability insurance.  For more information on operating in this state, contact Utah Motor Carriers Port of Entry and ask about Certification Program Rule 912.

Your appropriate sign must be mounted on the very top of your vehicle. This sign must be no less than 5′ in width and 10″ in height with a yellow background will black letters no less than 8″ in height and 1″ thick.  An extra banner that is no less than 7′ x 18″ in case the load loses the one that marks it, and it must state “OVERSIZE LOAD.” You must have 2 – 6″ (minimum) amber warning lights mounted on each side of the sign.  The lights must either rotate or strobe and be rated at 1,000 candle power, visible 360 degrees from a minimum distance of 500′. These are required to be mounted on a lightbar.  It should be noted that the amber lights must be AAMVA certified. You must have a CB radio or 2-way communication device (POWERFUL) and be in constant contact with the truck driver of the shipment at ALL times. The pilot car must also carry the following; 24″ minimum size stop/slow hand-held paddle sign, 8 igniting and burning road flares, 8 reflective road triangles, a hard hat, reflective safety vest or jacket, a large flashlight that runs on DC batteries with additional batteries, 3 orange traffic cones with a minimum height of 18″, non-conductive height measuring device (height pole), fire extinguisher with an electrical rating and a first aid kit.  Of course, your vehicle must have a jack, spare time, and a lug wrench.

Pilot cars (escort vehicles) must have a maximum weight of 12,000 pounds, and the wheelbase of the vehicle must be a minimum of 96″ to qualify.

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