Iowa Oversize and Overweight Permits
Legal Weight and Dimension Limits in Iowa
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Length: 53 feet
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Weight: 80,000 lbs GVW
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Width: 8 feet 6 inches
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Height: 13 feet 6 inches
When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Iowa?
Escort Vehicle and Lighting Requirements in Iowa
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Length:
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Loads between 80' to 100' require revolving lights.
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Loads over 120' require 1 rear pilot/escort vehicle.
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10' overhang requires flashing lights.
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Weight:
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Loads exceeding 80,000 lbs GVW require amber lights.
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Width:
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On primary roads, loads over 12' require 1 front pilot car escort vehicle.
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On 2-lane roads, loads over 14' require 1 rear pilot car escort vehicle.
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On 4-lane roads, loads over 14'6" require 1 rear pilot car escort vehicle.
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On interstate, loads over 16'6" require either 1 pilot car escort vehicle or lighting.
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Height:
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Loads over 14'4" require 1 front pilot car escort vehicle with a height pole.
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How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in Iowa?
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Single Trip Oversize Permits in Iowa: $10
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Annual Oversize Permits in Iowa: $25
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Annual Oversize and Overweight Permits in Iowa: $300
Iowa Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits
Maximum Weight and Dimensions for Oversize Loads in Iowa
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Length: 120 feet
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Weight:
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5 Axles: 92,000 lbs
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6 Axles: 132,000 lbs
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7 Axles: 132,000 lbs
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Width: 18 feet
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Height: 16 feet