Width: 8'6"
Height: 13' 6"
Trailer: 53'
Overall Length: 65'
Permit Length: Up To 110'
Trip Permit: Up To 10 Days
Single Trip OS/OW: One-Time Trip
Annual Permits: 12 months
IFTA Temporary Permit: Up To 30 Days
KYU Permit: 12 Months
Daylight Travel
Route Approval Required
Special Restrictions May Apply
No Sunday Travel
Width Over 12': 1 Escort
Length Over 120': 3 Escorts
Height Over 14'11": Height Pole Escort
Overhang Over 10': Escort Required
Kentucky 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 help ensure highway safety, protect public infrastructure, and maintain compliance with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) regulations.
Chicago Permit provides fast and affordable Kentucky Oversize Permits, Kentucky Overweight Permits, KYU Permits, Single Trip Permits, Annual Permits, Overhang Permits, IFTA Temporary Permits, and all other Kentucky commercial trucking permits.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
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Trailer: 53'
Overall: 65' Permit: Up To 110' |
8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 13'6" (Statewide) | 80,000 Pounds |
The cost of an oversize permit in Kentucky typically starts at $60 per trip, but the final price may vary depending on the dimensions, weight, and route. Additional fees can apply for escort requirements, superloads, or extended permits.
In Kentucky, oversize and overweight vehicles must obtain a special permit before traveling. Movement is generally allowed from sunrise to sunset, Monday through Saturday, with restrictions on holidays and inclement weather. Escort vehicles may be required depending on the size and weight of the load.
Kentucky oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
Yes, Kentucky requires a temporary trip permit for commercial vehicles operating in the state without IRP registration. This permit allows non-registered carriers to legally travel through or operate within Kentucky for a limited time.
Kentucky oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
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The phone number for assistance is 270-908-9656.
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In Kentucky, the legal load limits without a permit are 80,000 pounds gross weight, 8 feet 6 inches wide, 13 feet 6 inches high, and 53 feet long for a semi-trailer. Exceeding these limits requires an oversize/overweight permit
An overweight permit in Kentucky starts around $60, but the cost increases based on the total weight, number of axles, and mileage. Superloads or extremely heavy loads will incur additional charges.
An oversize permit typically costs $60 per single trip in Kentucky. However, costs can increase depending on the load’s dimensions, route, and if escort vehicles or additional approvals are required.
Seasonal restrictions in Kentucky often apply during winter or wet conditions to protect roadways. Certain rural or weight-sensitive routes may be off-limits for overweight vehicles during these times, especially when frost laws are in effect.
To obtain a Kentucky oversize permit, carriers must provide vehicle details, axle weights, load dimensions, and intended routes. Loads exceeding 12 feet wide or 14 feet 6 inches high may require escorts or special routing. Compliance with safety and lighting regulations is mandatory
In Kentucky, the maximum legal height for a vehicle without needing an oversize permit is 13 feet 6 inches. Any load exceeding this height requires a permit and possibly a route survey.
The maximum legal width for a vehicle in Kentucky without a permit is 8 feet 6 inches. Loads wider than this require an oversize permit and may be subject to escort and routing requirements
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