Legal size limits without a permit
| Measurement | Nebraska legal limit |
|---|---|
| Height | 14'6" (no permit) |
| Width | 8'6" (no permit) |
| Front Overhang | Confirmed at filing |
| Rear Overhang | Confirmed at filing |
Axle and gross weights
How much each axle group and the whole vehicle can carry in Nebraska, without a permit and with an overweight permit.
| Axle group | Legal limit | With a permit |
|---|---|---|
| Steer axle | Confirmed at filing | Confirmed at filing |
| Single axle | 20,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs (Nebraska does not permit single axles above the legal 20,000-lb limit) |
| Tandem axle | Per federal bridge formula | Up to 47,000 lbs for certain specialized-equipment permits |
| Tridem axle | Confirmed at filing | Confirmed at filing |
| Quad axle | Confirmed at filing | Confirmed at filing |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs | 94,000–95,000 lbs depending on permit classification |
Superload: Loads exceeding 16' wide, 16' high, 100' long, or 160,000 lbs gross require a Bridge Division-reviewed superload permit
Permit types we file in Nebraska
Single Trip PermitOverdimensional-only, overweight-only, or combined authorization for a single move.
Continuous Permit3-month, 6-month, or 1-year term permits, plus commodity-specific continuous permits.
Extra-Long Vehicle Combination PermitSpecialty permits for combinations up to 105'.
Maximum dimensions with a permit
| Dimension | Maximum with a permit |
|---|---|
| Length | 60' empty / 53' loaded (statewide continuous permit); up to 105' for Extra-Long Vehicle Combinations |
| Width | 10' (statewide continuous permit) / 14' (local permit) |
| Height | 15' (statewide continuous permit) / 15'6" (local permit) |
| Rear Overhang | Confirmed at filing |
Exceeding 16' wide, 16' high, 100' long, or 160,000 lbs gross classifies a Nebraska load as a superload.
Escorts and travel restrictions
Escort & pilot car rules
- Escort may be required once a load exceeds 8'6" wide, 90' long, or 14'6" high.
- Escort required once a load exceeds 12' wide or 100' long.
When you can travel
- Overdimensional loads: travel limited to 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; prohibited on holidays.
- Overweight-only loads may move 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Signs, flags and lights
Most states require
- An “OVERSIZE LOAD” banner on the front of the truck and the rear of the load.
- Red or fluorescent orange warning flags at each corner and at the widest points of the load.
- Amber warning lights or clearance lights when moving at night, where night travel is allowed.
Nebraska specifics
- Banner size, flag size and light rules for Nebraska are listed on your permit.
- We include them in your permit notes so your driver has them before the trip.
Rules change. Limits and requirements are set by NDOT and can change. We confirm the current rules for your exact load before filing.