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Oversize Load Permit Cost Estimator

Estimate oversize/overweight load permit costs for over-dimensional freight moves. Includes state permit fees, pilot car requirements, and escort costs.

Quick answer: Single-state oversize permit: $15–$75. Multi-state: $50–$200+ per state. Add pilot cars ($300–$600/day each), route surveys ($200–$500) and possible bridge analysis ($500–$2,000).

🚧 Oversize Load Permit Cost Estimator

Estimated Permit Move Cost
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Permit Fees
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How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter load dimensions — width and height of the load (not the truck) in feet.
  2. Enter total weight — gross combination weight in lbs. Over 80,000 lbs requires overweight permits.
  3. Enter states crossed — each state requires a separate permit. Some states have reciprocity agreements.

Worked Example

A 16.5ft wide, 15.5ft tall load crossing 3 states over 2 days.

  1. Permits: 3 states × $150 = $450
  2. Pilot cars (2 required): 2 × $450 × 2 days = $1,800
  3. Route survey: $500 (height over 15ft)
  4. Total: $2,750

Frequently Asked Questions

Pilot car requirements vary by state, but general thresholds: width over 14ft usually requires 1 pilot car; width over 16ft typically requires front and rear escort. Height over 14.5ft often requires a height pole car. Some states require police escorts for extreme dimensions.

Apply directly through each state's DOT website, or use a permit service company that handles multi-state applications. Permit services charge $50–$200/trip but save significant time on complex multi-state moves. Processing time ranges from same-day to 2 weeks depending on complexity.