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Louisiana Oversize and Overweight Permits
Wide Load Shipping is the best company to help you acquire shipping permits and transport your oversize load in Louisiana. Learn more about shipping permits, regulations, and superloads below.
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Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Louisiana
The following are the legal dimensions and weight load limits in Louisiana.
Length
65 feet.
Width
8' 6"
Height
13' 6"
Weight
80,000 lbs GVW.
Overhang
8 feet in the rear and 4 feet in the front.
What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Louisiana?
Below are the costs of oversize and overweight permits in Louisiana. Wide Load Shipping is familiar with the process of acquiring single and annual permits in Louisiana fast. Call us now at (877) 792-5056!
Trucking Costs
Single trip oversize permits in Louisiana:
$10
Annual oversize permits:
$500
Multi-state permit fees:
$10 for a maximum of 10 days
Monthly oversize permit:
$10 per day
Critical off-road semi-annual permit:
$0.07 per ton mile traveled
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 80,001 to 100,000 pounds:
$30 for 50 miles, $45 between 51 to 100 miles, $65 between 101 to 150 miles, $80 between 151 to 200 miles, and $100 over 200 miles
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 100,001 to 108,000 pounds:
$50 for 50 miles, $95 between 51 to 100 miles, $135 between 101 to 150 miles, $180 between 151 to 200 miles, and $220 over 200 miles
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 108,001 to 120,000 pounds:
$70 for 50 miles, $130 between 51 to 100 miles, $190 between 101 to 150 miles, $250 between 151 to 200 miles, and $310 over 200 miles
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing 120,001 to 132,000 pounds:
$90 for 50 miles, $170 between 51 to 100 miles, $250 between 101 to 150 miles, $330 between 151 to 200 miles, and $415 over 200 miles.
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 132,001 to 152,000 pounds:
$120 for 50 miles, $225 between 51 to 100 miles, $335 between 101 to 150 miles, $445 between 151 to 200 miles, and $555 over 200 miles
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 152,001 to 172,000 pounds:
$155 for 50 miles, $295 between 51 to 100 miles, $440 between 101 to 150 miles, $585 between 151 to 200 miles, and $730 over 200 miles
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing 172,001 to 192,000 pounds:
$190 for 50 miles, $365 between 51 to 100 miles, $545 between 101 to 150 miles, $725 between 151 to 200 miles, and $905 over 200 miles.
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 192,001 to 212,000 pounds:
$225 for 50 miles, $435 between 51 to 100 miles, $650 between 101 to 150 miles, $865 between 151 to 200 miles, and $1080 over 200 miles.
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 212,001 to 232,000 pounds:
$260 for 50 miles, $505 between 51 to 100 miles, $755 between 101 to 150 miles, $1005 between 151 to 200 miles, and $1250 over 200 miles
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing between 232,001 to 254,000 pounds:
$295 for 50 miles, $575 between 51 to 100 miles, $860 between 101 to 150 miles, $1145 between 151 to 200 miles, and $1420 over 200 miles.
Overweight single trip permits for loads weighing over 254,000 pounds:
$10 plus $0.50 per ton-mile for the weight over 80,000 pounds.
Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Louisiana
Here’s the maximum weight your load can be, even with a permit in Louisiana:
Five axle Weight Permits:
108,000 pounds
Six axle Weight Permits:
120,000 pounds
Seven axle Weight Permits:
132,000 pounds
Eight axle Weight Permits:
152,000 pounds
Below are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Louisiana:
Max Length With Permit
No set limits.
Maximum Width With Permit
14 feet.
Maximum Height With Permit
14’8 feet.
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Cities We Serve In Louisiana
Our service area pages are still being added, but our coverage is already nationwide. Contact us at (877) 792-5056
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Moving Oversize Loads in Louisiana
Oversize Load Travel Restrictions in Louisiana
Travel is permitted from ½ hour after sunrise to ½ hour before sunset, Monday through Saturday.
If less than 12’ wide, 90’ long, and 100,000 lbs., you may travel Sunday until 1:00 pm.
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Wide Load Shipping helps you acquire permits for your oversized loads and transports them to and from Louisiana all year round. We have years of experience and the resources to deliver your load safely and on time.
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