Width: 8'6"
Height: 13'6"
Trailer: 53'
GVW: 80,000 lbs
Permit Length: Up To 110'
Single Trip: 15 Days
Quarterly Permit: 90 Days
Annual Permit: 12 Months
IRP: 72 Hours
IFTA: 5 Days
Legal Size Loads: 24/7
Up To 14'4" Wide: Sunrise To Sunset
14'4"–16' Wide: Mon–Fri Daylight
Over 16' Wide: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Width Over 14'4": Escort Required
Width Over 16': Route Survey Required
15' Over high: Utility Escort Required
Over 17' High: Route Survey & Utility Approval
Indiana oversize permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits while traveling on public highways. These permits ensure highway safety, protect road infrastructure, and maintain compliance with Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) regulations.
Chicago Permit provides fast and affordable Indiana Oversize Permits, Indiana Overweight Permits, Single Trip Permits, Quarterly Permits, Annual Permits, IRP, IFTA, Temporary Fuel Permits, and all other Indiana DOT trucking permits.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer: 53' Permit: Up To 110' | 8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 13'6" (Statewide) | 80,000 Pounds |
Indiana oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
A permit is necessary for vehicles that surpass the standard legal dimensions or weight limits set by state regulations. Loads wider than 16 feet need a route survey; taller than 15 feet need utility or signal contractor; over 17 feet require a letter from utility companies. Travel time, escort, signage, and lighting rules also apply.
Yes. Oversize vehicles must follow speed limits, including reduced speed during bridge crossings and specific escort requirements. Some routes allow only 45 mph for bridge crossings. And any permitted vehicle or truck more than 85 feet long, 10 feet 6 inches wide or higher than legal height may not allowed to exceed 55 miles per hour
On divided highways, oversize vehicles must travel no more than 45 mph and stay centered between lanes with escorts blocking traffic. Same rule applies on undivided highways. After crossing, vehicles must continue moving and allow traffic to pass.
Indiana oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
Yes. Indiana issues 72-hour trip permits for out-of-state carriers and 5-day fuel permits under IFTA.
Yes. Vehicles exceeding legal dimensions must obtain Indiana oversize permits and meet escort, signage, and lighting requirements.
You can log in to manage your Indiana oversize permit through Our website chicagopermit.net
Single Trip Permit: Valid for 15 days
Quarterly Permit: Valid for 90 days
Annual Permit: Valid for 1 year
Special Weight Permit: Valid for one calendar day
80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight
Indiana does not enforce statewide seasonal weight restrictions, but specific oversize permits may include seasonal limitations. Travel is not allowed during hazardous weather or when visibility is below 500 feet or wind exceeds 25 mph.
Permits are required for vehicles exceeding legal size/weight. Requirements may include route surveys, escort vehicles, warning lights, signs, and travel time restrictions. Oversize loads must display “Oversize Load” signs and comply with axle/group weight limits.
8 feet 6 inches
Applications for Indiana oversize permits can be submitted online via our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
The price of an oversize permit in Indiana depends on the size of the load and how long the permit is valid.
Single Trip Permits:
Up to 95 feet long, 12 feet 4 inches wide, and/or 13 feet 6 inches tall: $20
Between 95 and 110 feet long, 12 feet 4 inches to 16 feet wide, and/or up to 15 feet tall: $30
More than 110 feet long, over 16 feet wide, and/or over 15 feet tall: $40
Quarterly and Annual Permits:
Quarterly Permit: $100
Annual Permit: $405
These permits apply to oversize loads that remain within 12 feet 4 inches in width, 13 feet 6 inches in height, and 110 feet in length.
The phone number for assistance is 270-908-9656.
The cost of an overweight permit in Indiana depends on the gross vehicle weight (GVW) and the distance traveled.
Single Trip Overweight Permits:
80,001 to 108,000 lbs. GVW: $20 base fee + $0.35 per mile
108,001 to 134,000 lbs. GVW: $20 base fee + $0.60 per mile
134,001 to 150,000 lbs. GVW: $20 base fee + $0.60 per mile
150,001 to 200,000 lbs. GVW: $20 base fee + $1.00 per mile
Over 200,000 lbs. GVW: $20 base fee + $1.00 per mile
Additional fees may apply, including:
Bridge Review Fee: $35
Bridge Crossing Fee: $10 per bridge, not to exceed $200 per round trip
For divisible loads, the fee is calculated based on Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESAL) miles:
Overweight divisible load (ESAL > 2.4): $20 base fee + $0.25 per mile per ESAL in excess of 2.4
These fees are subject to change, and it’s advisable to consult the Indiana Department of Revenue or a permitting service for the most current rates.
Yes, you can get Indiana oversize permit online by calling us at 270-908-9656.
20. Can I travel at night with oversize or overweight load in Indiana
Yes, for certain dimensions. Vehicles under 110 ft long, 10 ft wide, and 13 feet 6 inches high can travel 24/7. Others have restricted hours based on size. Overweight-only loads may operate at all hours.
Length: Up to 53 feet
Width: Up to 8 feet 6 inches
Height: Up to 13 feet 6 inches
The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight is 80,000 pounds, though this may vary depending on axle placement and configuration.
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