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Texas Oversize Permits

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

In Texas, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 14’0″ high, 65′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

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

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8'6
Legal Height:14'0
Legal Length:Single unit: 45’0
Semi-trailer: 59’0
Doubles: 28’6
Autotransporters: 65’0
Truck-trailer:65’0
Commercial truck/Stinger steered: 81’0
Legal Overhang Front:3'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Maximum legal weight is based on number of axles and tire size.
-This information and Permissible Weight Table is used to determine maximum legal weight.
-Refer to Permissible Weight Table link below.
Legal Overhang Rear:4'0
Legal Trailer Length:59'0
Legal Kingpin:N/A
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:42,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Quad: 50,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples: 42,000 lbs.
Load Exemptions:Poles and Pipes: 65’0 long
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$60.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:Greater than 80,000 lbs: $210.00
Greater than 120,000 lbs: $285.00
Greater than 160,000 lbs: $360.00
Greater than 200,000 lbs. $435.00 + additional fees below:
$500.00 Bridge analysis performed by TXDOT approved Engineer
$35.00 Additional identical permits ordered within 30 days of last issued permit
cc $100.00 If no bridges crossed on routing
Superload Fees: Refer to Super Heavy Single Trip fees link below
Mileage Fees:N/A
Annual Fees:Refer to Permit Options link below
Additional Fees:Refer to Permit Options link below
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone: 800-299-1700
Email:
Status Phone: 800-299-1700
Website:https://www.txdmv.gov/motor-carriers/oversize-overweight-permits
Hours of Operation:7:00 am - 5:00 pm Central
Permit Valid For: 5 Days

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