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
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Width: 8' 6"
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Height: 13' 6"
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Weight: 80,000 lbs GVW
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Overhang: 3' in the rear, 6' in the front
When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in West Virginia?
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Length: If the load is between 75' and 95' on a 2-lane road, 1 rear pilot car (escort) is required.
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Width:
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Loads 10' 6" to 12' wide on a 2-lane road require 1 front pilot car (escort).
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On a 4-lane road, loads up to 12' wide do not require escorts.
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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.
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Loads 14' 1" to 15' wide require 1 front and 1 rear pilot car (escort) on all roads.
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Loads 15' 1" to 16' wide on 2-lane roads require 2 front pilot cars (escorts) and 1 rear pilot car (escort).
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On 4-lane roads, 1 front and 2 rear pilot cars (escorts) are required.
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Weekend travel permits require a police escort. Additional escorts may be required on Districts and Parkways (Turnpikes).
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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'.
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Height: Loads exceeding 15' in height require a front high-pole pilot car (escort).
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Weight: Check with the state of West Virginia to determine if your weight class requires a pilot car/escort.
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Overhang:
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If the front overhang exceeds 10' on any road, 1 front pilot car (escort) is required.
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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.
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Superload Permits: $20.
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Regular Blanket Permit: $200 for oversize only; $500 for both oversize and overweight.
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Seagoing Blanket Permit: $150 for 1 to 15 permits, and $15 for each additional permit.
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Mobile Home Blanket Permit: $200.
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Mobile Home Single Trip Permit: $20.
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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:
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Max Length With Permit: Varies depending on the route.
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Max Overhang With Permit: 30 feet at the rear and 15 feet at the front.
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Maximum Width With Permit: 16 feet.
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Maximum Height With Permit: 15 feet.