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North Dakota Oversize and Overweight Permits

The following are the maximum weight and dimension limits in North Dakota before a permit is required:

  • Length: 75 feet

  • Weight: 80,000 pounds GVW

  • Width: 8 feet 6 inches

  • Height: 14 feet

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in North Dakota?

  • Width:

    • 2 lanes, over 14'6": requires 1 front pilot car.

    • 4 lanes, over 16': requires 1 rear pilot car.

    • 2 lanes, over 16': requires 1 front pilot car and 1 rear pilot car.

  • Height:

    • Over 18': requires 1 front pilot car.

  • Length:

    • Over 120': requires 1 rear pilot car.

How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in North Dakota?

  • Single trip oversize and overweight permits: $20 plus a $15 service fee

  • Overweight annual permit: $100

  • Divisible load single trip permit: $20 plus a $15 service fee

  • Divisible load annual interstate permit: $300

  • Special mobile equipment single trip permit: $25 plus a $15 service fee

  • Workover service rig single trip permit: $100 plus a $15 service fee

  • Seasonal, annual permit: $50

For vehicles with GVW greater than 150,000 pounds:

  • 150,001 to 160,000 pounds: $30

  • 160,001 to 170,000 pounds: $40

  • 170,001 to 180,000 pounds: $50

  • 180,001 to 190,000 pounds: $60

  • 190,001 pounds and over: $70

North Dakota Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

Here are the maximum weight and dimension limits for loads in North Dakota, even with a permit:

Weight Limits:

  • Single Axle Weight Permits: 24,000 pounds

  • Tandem Axle Weight Permits: 45,000 pounds

  • Tridem Axle Weight Permits: 60,000 pounds

  • Quadem Axle Weight Permits: 73,200 pounds

  • Five Axle Weight Permits: 103,200 pounds

  • Six Axle Weight Permits: 118,000 pounds

  • Seven Axle Weight Permits: 126,000 pounds

Dimension Limits:

  • Max Length with Permit: 110 feet

  • Max Width with Permit: 18 feet

  • Max Height with Permit: 15 feet 6 inches

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