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Minnesota Oversize Permits

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

In Minnesota, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6 high, 75′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for a Minnesota 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 Vehicle
    • 45’0
  • Truck/tractor w semi-trailer
    • 75’0
      • longer on designated routes
  • Two-vehicle combination
    • other than Tractor/semi-trailer
      • 75’0
  • Trailer
    • of 2 vehicle combination
      • 45’0
  • Semi-trailer
    • of a 2 vehicle combination
      • 48’0 or 53’0
        • Kingpin 43’0 maximum
  • Mobile Crane
    • 48’0
Legal Overhang Front:3'0
Legal Overhang Rear:
  • Rear unlimited within legal overall length
    limits
  • Greater than 4’0
    • Requires a red flags
      • Day travel
    • Required lights
      • Night travel
Legal Trailer Length:48'0
Legal Kingpin:43'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs
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.
Load Exemptions:
  • Utility poles (over-length only)
  • Implements of Husbandry (e.g. farm
    equipment)
    • Less than 30 miles per hour traveling
      speed
    •  No Interstate travel allowed
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$15.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:$15.00 + Damage Asssessment Fee link below
Mileage Fees:
  • Based on damage assessment cost factors
    per mile
    • Calculated according to the axle group
      weights + number of axles + cents per
      mile traveled
    • Refer to Damage Assessment link below
Annual Fees:Refer to MN DOT Permit Types and Fees link below
Additional Fees:4% transaction fee added to all permits
Important Links:

Damage Assessment Fee Calculator

MN DOT Permit Types and Fees
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:651-296-6000
Fax:651-215-9677
Email:[email protected]
Website:

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/

Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central
Permit Valid For: 7 Days

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