Width: 8'6"
Height: 14' (Designated) / 13'6" (Other Roads)
Trailer Length: 59'6"
Overall Length: 65'
Oversize Permit: 1–3 Days
Overweight Permit: Up to 4 Days
Trip Permit: 48 Hours
IRP / IFTA: Annual
30 Min Before Sunrise
30 Min After Sunset
Travel restrictions may apply for superloads and specific routes.
Width Over 12 ft: 1 Escort
Length Over 90 ft: 1 Escort
Height Over 15'10": Height Pole Escort
State Police Escort Required for Certain Superloads
Louisiana oversize permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits. Compare Transport LLC provides fast and reliable Louisiana oversize, overweight, trip, annual, and overhang permits while ensuring full compliance with Louisiana DOT regulations.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
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Trailer Length:59'6"
Overall Length:65' |
8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 14' (Designated) 13'6" (Other Roads) | 80,000 Pounds |
The cost of an oversize permit in Louisiana typically starts around $10 per trip, but it may vary depending on the load’s size, weight, and distance traveled.
In Louisiana, oversize or overweight loads must be permitted before transport. Movement is generally allowed during daylight hours, with certain limitations on weekends and holidays. Escort vehicles and specific routing may be required for larger loads
Louisiana oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
Louisiana oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
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Applications for Louisiana oversize permits can be submitted online via our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
The phone number for assistance is 270-908-9656.
Yes, you can get Louisiana oversize permit online by calling us at 270-908-9656.
The legal weight limits in Louisiana are 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, with axle limits of 12,000 pounds for a single axle, 34,000 pounds for a tandem, and 42,000 pounds for a tridem axle. The legal dimensions are 8 feet 6 inches in width, 13 feet 6 inches in height, and 65 feet in length for combination vehicles.
Overweight permit fees in Louisiana depend on the weight over the legal limits and the distance traveled. The price may range from $10 to several hundred dollars based on the load
Oversize permits in Louisiana usually start at $10 for a single trip. Additional charges may apply depending on the route, dimensions, and required escorts.
Louisiana may impose seasonal load restrictions during specific times of the year, especially in areas where road conditions can be affected by weather, such as during spring thaw periods. These restrictions are issued to protect vulnerable road surfaces.
To obtain an oversize permit in Louisiana, the carrier must provide vehicle and load details, including axle weights, dimensions, and routing. Loads exceeding certain limits may need escorts, special routing, or additional safety measures
In Louisiana, the maximum legal height for a vehicle without needing a permit is 13 feet 6 inches
The maximum legal width for loads in Louisiana is 8 feet 6 inches. Any load wider than that requires an oversize permit
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