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Pennsylvania Oversize and Overweight Permits

When shipping oversize and overweight loads in Pennsylvania, they must be accompanied by shipping permits to avoid fines. Wide Load Shipping team of specialists will help acquire the relevant permits based on the weight and dimensions of your load. 

Why Work with Wide Load Shipping
  • We Handle the Paperwork— Routing, Surveys, Escorts & Filing
  • Fully Compliant — Height, Weight & Bridge Limits Checked
  • No Load Too Big— Superloads, Multi-State and Complex Moves
  • No Surprises —Clear Pricing and Accurate Routes Before You Roll
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Pennsylvania Oversize Load Restrictions and Limits

Pennsylvania DOT legal load size & weight limitations and restrictions:

Length
70 feet.
Width
8' 6"
Height
13′ 6 feet.
Weight
80,000 lbs GVW.
Overhang
4 feet in the front and 6 feet off the rear.

What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Pennsylvania?

The following are the costs of oversized and overweight permits in Pennsylvania. Call us today at (877) 792-5056 to acquire the right permit for your shipment.

Costs

Single trip oversize permit in Pennsylvania:

$36

Single trip oversize and overweight permit:

$36 plus $0.04 ton per mile

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Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Pennsylvania

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

Single Axle Weight Permits

27,000 pounds

Tandem axles Weight Permits

52,000 pounds

Tridem axles Weight Permits

72,000 pounds

Five axle Weight Permits

116,000 pounds to 120,000 lbs

Six axle Weight Permits

127,000 to 147,000 lbs

Seven axle Weight Permits

136,000 to 174,000 lbs

Eight axle Weight Permits

136,000 to 201,000 lbs

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Learn More About Super Load Permits in Pennsylvania

When is a load considered a superload in Pennsylvania?

  • Superload Weight: over 201,000 pounds of gross weight.
  • Superload Length: over 160 feet.
  • Superload Width: over 16 feet.
  • Superload Height: depends on the route.

Pennsylvania DOT permitted travel times and restrictions:

  • You can travel from sunrise to sunset in most areas in PA if it’s not within larger city limits. Ultimately, as with most states, you will need to refer to your permit for exact travel times. 
  • No travel is allowed on Sundays, but you can travel until Noon on Saturdays. 
  • If you are overweight, only your permit will allow you 24-hour travel, 7 days a week, up to 107,000 lbs. 
  • For mobile home shipments 16′ in width or more, you cannot travel on Friday or Saturday. 
  • The following holidays are no travel days: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. You may only travel until noon the day before the holiday if it is on a weekday.

Wide Load Shipping is the go to company for oversize and heavy haul permits in Pennsylvania. We help businesses and individuals transport all types of loads to and from Pennsylvania safely.

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

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