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West Virginia Oversize and Overweight Permits

Here are the maximum load sizes in West Virginia before a permit is required:

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  • Length: 53 feet

  • Width: 8' 6"

  • Height: 13' 6"

  • Weight: 80,000 lbs GVW

  • Overhang: 3' in the rear, 6' in the front

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in West Virginia?

  • Length: If the load is between 75' and 95' on a 2-lane road, 1 rear pilot car (escort) is required.

  • Width:

  • Loads 10' 6" to 12' wide on a 2-lane road require 1 front pilot car (escort).

  • On a 4-lane road, loads up to 12' wide do not require escorts.

  • For loads 12' 1" to 14' wide, 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort) are required on 2-lane roads, and 1 rear pilot car is needed on 4-lane roads.

  • Loads 14' 1" to 15' wide require 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort) on all roads.

  • Loads 15' 1" to 16' wide on 2-lane roads require 2 front pilot cars (escorts) and 1 rear pilot car (escort).

  • On 4-lane roads, 1 front and 2 rear pilot cars (escorts) are required.

  • Weekend travel permits require a police escort. Additional escorts may be required on Districts and Parkways (Turnpikes).

  • Vehicles over 14' wide are not permitted to travel on Fridays unless on the Parkway (Turnpike), where the maximum width is 16' and a police escort is required for loads over 15'.

  • Height: Loads exceeding 15' in height require a front high-pole pilot car (escort).

  • Weight: Check with the state of West Virginia to determine if your weight class requires a pilot car/escort.

  • Overhang:

  • If the front overhang exceeds 10' on any road, 1 front pilot car (escort) is required.

  • If the rear overhang exceeds 10', 1 rear escort is required on both 2-lane and 4-lane roads.

How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in West Virginia?

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  • Oversize and Overweight Single Trip Permits: $20, plus $0.04 per ton-mile for overweight.

  • Superload Permits: $20.

  • Regular Blanket Permit: $200 for oversize only; $500 for both oversize and overweight.

  • Seagoing Blanket Permit: $150 for 1 to 15 permits, and $15 for each additional permit.

  • Mobile Home Blanket Permit: $200.

  • Mobile Home Single Trip Permit: $20.

  • Low Impact Monitors Permit: $150 for the first bridge, $100 for the second bridge, and $50 for each additional bridge, up to a maximum of $750.

West Virginia Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

Here are the maximum load dimensions allowed with a permit in West Virginia:

  • Max Length With Permit: Varies depending on the route.

  • Max Overhang With Permit: 30 feet at the rear and 15 feet at the front.

  • Maximum Width With Permit: 16 feet.

  • Maximum Height With Permit: 15 feet.

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