Get quick answers about permits, compliance requirements, and trucking regulations to help you move loads safely and legally.
You need a permit when your load exceeds legal transportation limits such as:
A heavy haul permit is required for transporting large or heavy equipment that exceeds standard road limits. It ensures legal compliance and safe movement across state routes.
A trip permit allows temporary operation in a state where the vehicle is not registered. It is commonly used for interstate trucking without full registration in that jurisdiction.
A fuel permit is required for carriers not registered under IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement). It allows legal fuel tax compliance for interstate travel.
A mileage permit charges carriers based on miles traveled in specific states that require distance-based reporting, such as New York, Kentucky, Oregon, and New Mexico.
A superload permit is required for extremely large or heavy shipments that exceed standard oversize limits. These loads require advanced planning, route analysis, and state approval due to their complexity.
Escort vehicles (pilot cars) are safety vehicles that guide oversize loads on highways. They help warn traffic, assist drivers with navigation, and ensure safe passage through difficult routes.
Yes, each state has different rules, but most require:
A high pole car is a pilot vehicle used for overheight loads. It has a height-measuring pole mounted on the front to ensure safe clearance under bridges, wires, and overpasses.
An oversize load is any shipment that exceeds legal limits for height, width, length, or weight and requires special permits for transportation.
A superload is an extremely large or heavy shipment that exceeds standard oversize limits and requires special engineering review, routing approval, and higher-level permits.
A divisible load can be separated into smaller units without affecting its purpose. A non-divisible load cannot be broken down without damaging its function or value and typically requires special permits.
