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Compliance FAQ
Can I haul without a permit if my load is barely oversize?
No. Any dimension above the state limit requires a permit, regardless of how marginal the excess is. State DOTs and roadside inspectors enforce dimensional limits strictly - a load that's 8'8" wide on a route with an 8'6" limit needs a permit even though the excess is just 2 inches.
Reviewed by Korey Sharp-Paar · Updated
Why does it matter?
State weight and dimension limits are bright lines. The threshold is the threshold - there is no de minimis exception for marginally oversize loads. A load 1 inch over the height limit requires a permit; the permit-vs-no-permit distinction is binary.
Each state requires an oversize permit for loads above its dimensional limits; the state agency enforces it. The permit has to be issued before the load moves.