2021 North American DOT regulations, rules, limitations for oversize and heavy-haul (maximum weights) trucking permits.
2021 North American DOT laws, regulations, rules and limitations for oversize and heavy haul trucking permits. The following state/provinces have laws that govern specialized shipments. They define maximum sizes and weights as well as requirements to legally transport objects through their jurisdiction. The process of categorizing these limits must comply with the federal bridge formula (disbursement of weight) as well as permissible travel times combined with length, width, height, and weight restrictions in able to be transported over the interstates, highways, and roads within each jurisdiction. To determine the shipping regulations set forth by each state or province you wish to ship in click on the desired location below.
2021 regulations for heavy-haul (maximum weights) and oversize trucking permits. Pilot car regulations included.
Heavy haul (maximum weights) and oversize trucking regulations are determined individually by each state or province.
The Federal government does not issue permits or have regulations for heavy haul, oversize or overweight shipments. Each individual state is required to maintain their own set of state regulations. They also issue special trucking permits on a case-by-case basis. If you need to research state regulations or law for oversize and over-weight shipping limitations or need general information about the limits and restrictions of these regulations simply click on the desired state or province for more information. We also have road closure information and tire chain laws.
2021 United States heavy haul trucking (maximum weights) & oversize load shipping regulations are listed for the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
2021 Canadian Province heavy haul (maximum weights) & oversize load shipping regulations are listed for the following provinces:
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Quebec as well as Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Oversize and heavy-haul trucking regulations for the United States and Canada.
Disclaimer:
We have recently added the frost law regulations to the applicable states and provinces. Simply refer to the bottom of each regulations page for more information.
Random Q and A:
Q: What is the maximum width allowed to travel on Interstate highways?
A: 102″ or 8’6″ is the maximum legal width that may be transported without a permit.
2021 regulations for heavy haul (maximum weights) and oversize trucking. We offer the largest, most comprehensive rules and regulations guide for shipping heavy equipment and moving oversize objects and machinery available online. Rules for limits on length, height, width, and weight for trucking companies, shippers and pilot cars.
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You can reference our older, outdated version here if you need.
It made sense when you said that companies transporting heavy haul or oversize items need to be aware of current regulations so they can observe them. My brother needs to find a road transport service to haul his oversize equipment to his construction site outside the city. Asking about current regulations should help him identify a reliable transport service, so I’ll definitely pass your advice along!
Much appreciated!
It is interesting that some states require a special permit for over size hauling in the United States and in Canada. My wife and I were on the freeway yesterday and we noticed a truck with a big oversize sign on the back of it. If I needed to transport an oversize load, I’d consider hiring a professional transport service so I don’t need to worry about permits or anything like that.