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Oregon Oversize and Overweight Permits

Legal Load Limits:

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  • Length: 53 feet

  • Width: 8′ 6″

  • Height: 14 feet

  • Weight: Over 80,000 lbs GVW​

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Oregon?

If your load exceeds any of the following dimensions/weight, you will be required to have a pilot car/escort:

On Interstate & Many 2-Lane Highways Near Portland:

  • Length: Over 120′ – 1 escort; over 140′ – as specified on the permit

  • Width: Over 14′ – 1 escort; over 16′ – as specified on the permit

  • Height: Over 14’6” – 1 escort

On GREEN Routes:

  • Length: Over 105′ – 1 pilot car/truck escort; over 120′ – 2 pilot car/truck escorts; over 140′ – case-by-case

  • Width: Over 12′ – 1 escort; over 14′ – 2 escorts; over 16′ – as specified on the permit

  • Height: Over 14’6” – 1 pilot car/truck escort

On Most Other 2-Lane Routes:

  • Width: Over 9′ – 1 pilot car/truck escort

  • Height: Over 14’6” – 1 escort

  • Length: Over 95′ – 1 escort; over 120′ – 2 escorts; over 140′ – case-by-case

NOTE: There are other areas in Oregon that may require pilot cars/truck escorts. Be sure to check with ODOT before arranging transport within the state.

How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in Oregon?

Single trip and continuous trip permit: $8, plus any applicable county or road use fees.

Oregon Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

Here are the maximum weight and dimension limits for your load in Oregon, even with a permit:

Weight Limits:

  • Single Axle Weight Permits: 21,500 pounds

  • Tandem Axle Weight Permits: 43,000 pounds

Dimension Limits:

  • Max Length With Permit: 80 feet

  • Max Overhang With Permit: No set limitations

  • Max Width With Permit: 15 feet

  • Max Height With Permit: 17 feet

Note:

  • Dozer blades that exceed width limits must be removed, but the dozer can still be hauled with the blade on the same trailer if it makes the shipment overweight. Make sure to notify the ODOT permits office that you are shipping a dozer so they can document it on your permit.

  • For annual over-length and over-weight permits, 48-foot trailers are allowed on some length-restricted highways. Examples include Highway 395 (Pendleton, OR to John Day, OR) and Highway 25, which allows some divisible loads exceeding 80,000 pounds.

  • These permits can be obtained from the Port of Entry or the Oregon DMV for $8. Contact any of the listed offices for further information.

Learn More About Super Load Permits in Oregon 

In Oregon, a load is considered a superload if it exceeds the following limits:

  • Superload Weight: Over 105,000 pounds of gross weight

  • Superload Length: Over 150 feet long

  • Superload Width: Over 16 feet wide

  • Superload Height: Over 17 feet high

Note: Superloads require additional time for permit processing, so be sure to plan accordingly.

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