2022 Hawaii State Shipping Regulations, Limitations, Rules, and Laws for Heavy-haul and Oversize Trucking

Legal Load Limits in Hawaii
The following are the legal dimensions of loads in Hawaii.
- Length: No overall limits on length.
- Width: 9’
- Height: 14’
- Overhang: 4’ rear, 4’ front
Routine Permits and Limitations in Hawaii
The following are the maximum dimensions and weight for permits in Hawaii.
- Length: 70’
- Width: 14’
- Height: Please contact the Hawaii State Department of Transportation DOT permit office
- Weight: Depends on proposed routing. Contact Hawaii DOT for more info.
Travel Restrictions in Hawaii
1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset rule applies.
Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Requirements in Hawaii
- Length: Depends on routing.
- Width: 12’
- Height: Depends on routing.
Hawaii DOT Permits Office
Department of Construction and Maintenence
Highway division
869 Punch Bowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5097
Hawaii trucking permits information websites for overweight, wide load, and oversize trucking.
Visit the Hawaii DOT website for more information: http://hawaii.gov/dot
Phone: 808-587-2185
Kauai: 808-241-3461
Maui: 808-873-3535
Oahu: 808-831-6712
Hours of service: M thru F, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Pacific Time Zone
The information contained in these pages is research information primarily for use by oversize and overweight trucking company drivers, dispatchers, and pilot car companies. While every effort is put into maintaining the accuracy of this information you must absolutely verify this information with the Hawaii State DOT Permits office before commencing movement.
6 Responses
Can you drive a steel tread heavy equipment machinery on asphalt roads on the Big Island without plywood or rubber tires protecting the asphalt? If not what is the law
Wes. I surf the big island most years and can tell you there is no way under the moon and the stars they will permit you to run steel treaded equipment on an single inch of asphalt on the big island. Think about how nice Saddle Road is (200) going over Mauna Kea. How funky some of the roads are in Hilo. There is no way. Contact them yourself and comment us back.
Mahalo
What is required for a 10’x20’x 12′ high unit to be transported on the Big Island of Hawaii
Depending on the routing and which island just a permit.
WANT TO BUILD OR BUY A LOW BED TRAILER FOR USE IN MAUI HAWAII. LENGTH 36 FT, WIDTH 8 FT, LOAD LESS 2400 LBS, TOWED BY A CAR OR SMALL TRUCK. PRODUCTS ON TRAILER WOULD BE
are any special licensing or registration required?
This is a great idea as I have personally spent time in the islands and is a service that is needed. The dimensions you mention are legal but it’s always good to talk with the DOT and even develop a relationship with them in Maui. Click here for more info.