Wisconsin Oversize and Overweight Permits

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

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Wisconsin?

Length: 95′ to 110′. One rear pilot car (escort) is required.
Width: Loads over 12’ 6” on some roads require 1 (but not all), 15’ to 16’ feet in width need 1 front on non-divided highways or 1 rear on divided highways. 16’ to 22’ wide requires 1 police escort on some routes. Non-divided roads require 1 police in front and divided 1 police in the rear. You never know with this state, as the same load may be able to run at a later date with a civilian escort.
Height: It all depends on your route in this state.
Weight: Check with Wisconsin State to see if your weight class will require a pilot car/escort.

How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in Wisconsin?

Oversize single trip permit: $15 to $25
Oversize and overweight single trip permit: Minimum $20
Multiple trips oversize permit: $25 to $90
Multiple trip oversize and overweight permit: $65 to $1,050
Overweight loads (90,001 pounds or less): $20 to $200
Overweight loads (90,001 to 100,000 pounds): $35 to $350
Overweight loads (100,001 to 110,000 pounds): $35 to $350
Overweight loads (110,001 to 120,000 pounds): $55 to $550
Overweight loads (120,001 to 130,000 pounds): $55 to $650
Overweight loads (130,001 to 140,000 pounds): $75 to $750
Overweight loads (140,001 to 150,000 pounds): $85 to $850
Overweight loads (150,000 pounds and more): $105 plus $10 per 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof

Wisconsin Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

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

Here are the maximum dimensions your load can have, even with a permit in Wisconsin:

Check the pilot car requirements for Wisconsin