Virginia Oversize and Overweight Permits
Contact (877) 792-5056 for Oversize Permits in Virginia.
Are you transporting an oversized or overweight load in Virginia? Wide Load Shipping has a team of experienced specialists who know the state’s DOT requirements. Below, we have detailed information about limits, costs, and more.
Virginia Oversize Load Restrictions and Limits
Below are the maximum load sizes in Virginia before you need a permit.
- Length: 48 feet.
- Width: 8’ 6 feet.
- Height: 13’ 6 feet.
- Weight: 80,000 lbs GVW.
- Overhang: 4 feet in the rear and 3 feet in the front.
What’s the Cost of Trucking Permits In Virginia?
Below are the costs of shipping permits in Virginia. Our team of experienced specialists can help you acquire the right permits for your load. Call us at (877) 792-5056.
- Oversize single trip permit: $20 plus $0.30 per mile if exceeding the legal weight
- Superload single-trip permit: $30 plus $0.30 per mile if the weight exceeds the legal limit. An additional $4 per bridge and structure is charged.
- Annual blanket permit: $100 plus a $40 mileage fee if weight is involved
Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits in Virginia
Below are the maximum dimensions a load can be even with a permit in the state of Virginia:
- Max Length With Permit: 150 feet
- Max Overhang With Permit: Depends on your overall length
- Maximum Width With Permit: 15’11 feet
- Maximum Height With Permit: 15 feet
Oversize Load Legal Travel Times in Virginia
Travel times and restrictions:
- One-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset rule applies to Virginia state shipping regulations.
- Shipments under 12 feet wide, 14 feet high, and 115,000 pounds gross weight may travel on Saturday until noon.
- No travel is permitted on Sundays as per Virginia state shipping regulations.
- If a shipment is overweight only, then you may travel 24/7.
- The largely populated cities do not allow oversized travel during the peak hours of 7 am – 9 am and 4 pm – 6 pm, except for overweight or over-height shipments.
- Travel is not permitted on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The permit office is also closed on these holidays.
Request a Quote for Oversize Loads in Virginia Today
Let Wide Load Shipping help you get permits for your oversize or overweight load travel in Virginia. We also transport loads of different weights and dimensions.
Get a quote today or call us at (877) 398-6016 for more information.
