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Pennsylvania Oversize Permits

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

In Pennsylvania, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 70′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

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

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8'6
8'0 wide legal, non-designated roadways
Legal Height:13'6
Legal Length:70'0 maximum
-Trailer and/or load
-Overhang must be flagged
Legal Overhang Front:3'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:6'0
Legal Trailer Length:53’0
Legal Kingpin:41'0
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:42,500 lbs.
Legal Weight Quad:N/A
Legal Weight Doubles:36,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples:42,500 lbs.
Load Exemptions:Length Only loads:
-A non-divisible trailer/load up to 70’0 may be hauled without a permit.
-If combined overall length exceeds 90’0 and/or overhang exceeds 15’0 a permit is required.
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:14'0 wide or less: $44.00
Greater than 14'0: $94.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:14'0 wide or less: $44.00 + $0.04 cents per ton mile
Greater than 14'0: $94.00 + $0.04 cents per ton mile
Note all permit fees will have an additional $1.00 transmittal fee included from the PA Dot permit office.
Superload Fees:Refer to Permit Fee link below
Mileage Fees:Refer to Permit Fee link below
Annual Fees:Refer to Permit Fee link below
Additional Fees:N/A
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:717-787-2838
Email:
Status Phone: 717-787-5367
Website:https://www.penndot.gov/Pages/default.aspx#.Vs9TTJIo6Uk
Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For: 5 Days

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