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Iowa Oversize Permits

Below is some important oversize permit regulation information for the state of Iowa.

In Iowa, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 57’0 long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for an Iowa oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8’6″
Legal Height:13’6
Legal Length:
  • Single power unit:
    • 45’0
  • Lowboy trailer:
    • 57’0
    • Used exclusively for the transportation of construction equipment
  • Trailer:
    • 53’0
Legal Overhang Front:3’0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs.
Legal Overhang Rear:4’0
Legal Trailer Length:53’0
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:42,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples:42,000 lbs.
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:
  • $35.00
  • Round-trip permits
    • $70.00
  • 60 Day Multi-trip
    • $200.00
      • 15’5 high
      • 16’0 wide
      • 120’0 long
      • 156,000 lbs. or less
Permit Fee/Overweight:
  • $35.00
  • $4.00 per ton flat rate
    • Registered hauling weight on the cab card is no longer required.
Annual Fees:
  • Oversize
    • $50.00
  • Oversize/Overweight
    • $400.00
  • Hay, Straw & Stover
    • $25.00
  • All Systems
    • $160.00
  • All Systems Overweight for Commercial & Farm Vehicles
    • $500.00
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:515-237-3264
Email: [email protected]
Status Phone:515-237-3264
Fax:515-237-3257
Website:https://iowadot.gov/#/services
Hours of Operation:8:30 am - 4:15 pm Central
Permit Valid For: 5 Days
Notes:

Office hours on Wednesday are 8:30 AM CST – 12:00 PM CST

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COMMUNICATION EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

When you contact WCS Permits & Pilot Cars, you get a live transportation consultant who is ready to help you order oversize truck permits and pilot cars. We never leave customers on hold for long periods of time and we communicate during every step of the oversize permitting process. ​

ACCURATE & RELIABLE

Once you provide specific information about your oversize load or logistics project, our agents will work with you to make sure you receive correct pricing, have fast turn around times on permits, quality routing and accurate oversize/overweight oversize load permits.

TRANSPORT YOUR LOAD SAFELY

Don't risk not having the proper oversize load permits in place - both state, province and local - to move your oversize load. Let our expert transportation consultants guide you, and advise as to which permits you need to get your specialized project safely from its origin to destination. ​

HOW TO OBTAIN AN OVERSIZE LOAD PERMIT?

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You can contact one of our transportation consultants to order oversize truck permits. Click here to contact one of our agents. Once you are set up as a customer in our system, you can order your permits through our online permit portal or directly with your agent via phone or email. 

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars - Oversize Load Permits

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load permit authority. 

Phone: 888-737-6483

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