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Illinois Oversize and Overweight Permits

Wide Load Shipping can help you acquire the right shipping permits for your oversized or overweight load. More information about Illinois shipping regulations is below.

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Illinois Oversize Load Restrictions and Limits

Here are Illinois maximum load limits until a trucking permit is required:

Length
65 feet
Width
8' 6"
Height
13' 6"
Weight
80,000 lbs (GVW)
Overhang
3’ front in front and 3’ off the rear.

What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Illinois?

Here is the cost of oversized and overweight permits in Illinois. Wide Load Shipping has experienced specialists who can help you quickly acquire single and annual permits. Call us now at (877) 792-5056!

Oversize Permits In Illinois

Oversize single-trip permits in Illinois:

$15

Oversize permits for loads not exceeding 70ft in length, 10ft in width, and 14’6ft in height:

$12 for 90 miles, $15 between 91 to 180 miles, $18 between 181 to 270 miles, and $21 over 270 miles

Oversize permits for loads not exceeding 85ft in length, 12ft in width, and 14’6ft in height:

$15 for 90 miles, $20 between 91 to 180 miles, $25 between 181 to 270 miles, and $30 over 270 miles

Oversize permits for loads not exceeding 100ft in length, 14ft in width, and 15ft in height and mobile homes not exceeding 85ft in length:

$25 for 90 miles, $30 between 91 to 180 miles, $35 between 181 to 270 miles, and $40 over 270 miles

Oversize permits for loads not exceeding 120ft in length, 18ft in width, and 16ft in height:

$30 for 90 miles, $40 between 91 to 180 miles, $50 between 181 to 270 miles, and $60 over 270 miles

Oversize permits for loads not exceeding 120ft in length, 18ft in width, and 16ft in height:

$50 for 90 miles, $75 between 91 to 180 miles, $100 between 181 to 270 miles, and $125 over 270 miles

Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Illinois

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

Single Axle Weight Permits:

24,000 pounds

Tandem Axles Weight Permits:

48,000 pounds

Tridem Axles Weight Permits:

60,000 pounds

Four Axle Weight Permits:

60,000lbs gross

Five Axle Weight Permits:

100,000 pounds

Six Axle Weight Permits:

120,000 pounds

Seven Axle Weight Permits:

120,000 pounds

Eight Axle Weight Permits:

120,000 pounds

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

Max Length With Permit:

145 feet

Maximum Width With Permit:

14’6 feet

Maximum Height With Permit:

15 feet

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Learn More About Super Load Permits in Illinois

When is a load considered a superload in Illinois?

  • Weight: over 120,000 pounds of gross weight.
  • Length: over 145 feet long.
  • Width: over 14’6 feet in width.
  • Height: over 15’6 feet in height.

Notes: The spacing between the steer and the first tandem must be more than 8′ 1″. The spacing between the first axle and the trailer must not exceed 18′ 6″. The spacing between all axles combined must not be less than 43′ 6″. Superload permit processing times vary, so expect delays. 

Below are the permitted travel times for oversize and overweight loads in Illinois:

  • Travel is permitted from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset  Monday through Friday and ½ hour before sunrise until 12 PM on Saturdays.
  • Overweight loads may travel 24/7 on all days of the week (ensure this is not documented otherwise on your permit before doing so). 
  • No travel is permitted on Sundays unless you are below the routine permit standards of no more than 115′ in length, 12′ in width, 13′ 6″ in height (sunrise to sunset rules apply).  
  • No movement is permitted on the major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Travel stops at 12 PM on the day before any of these holidays. 
  • The Illinois oversize load permit office is closed on MLK Day, Lincoln’s birthday, Washington’s birthday, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, and the day after Thanksgiving. However, travel is not restricted on these days. Always refer to your permit for approved travel times.

Wide Load Shipping has a team of experts ready to pull permits for your oversize or overweight load transport. In addition, we have state-of-the-art resources to help you transport these loads. 

Get a quote today or call us at (877) 792-5056 for more information.

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