Width: 8'6"
Height: 13'6" (14' for approved non-reducible loads off the Maine Turnpike)
Trailer Length: 53' (Interstate) / 48' (Non-designated)
Overall Length: 74' (Interstate)
Single Trip Permit: 7 Days
Round Trip Permit: 7 Days
Fuel / IRP Trip Permit: 72 Hours
Annual & Long-Term Permits: 1–12 Months
30 Minutes Before Sunrise
30 Minutes After Sunset
7 Days Per Week
No Weekend Travel During July & August
Length Over 80 ft: 1 Escort
Width Over 12 ft: 1 Escort
Height: Route Dependent
Police Escort Required for Certain Superloads
Maine oversize permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits. Chicago Permit provides fast and reliable Maine oversize, overweight, annual, single trip, overhang, IRP, IFTA, fuel trip, and temporary registration permits while ensuring full compliance with Maine DOT regulations. Our team also assists with escort requirements, route approvals, seasonal weight restrictions, and permit processing to keep your shipment moving safely and legally.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
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Trailer Length
53 ft (Interstate) / 48 ft (Non-Designated) Overall Length:74 ft |
8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 13'6" (Statewide) | 80,000 Pounds |
The cost of an oversize permit in Maine typically starts around $25 to $35 per single trip. However, the final cost may vary depending on the load’s dimensions and route.
An oversize permit in Maine usually ranges between $25 and $35, depending on the type of vehicle and load specifications.
In Maine, a load is considered oversized if it exceeds the following legal dimensions:
Width: 8 feet 6 inches
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Length: 65 feet for single vehicles, or 74 feet for combinations
Loads exceeding these limits require an oversize permit
The maximum legal width for travel without a permit in Maine is 8 feet 6 inches. Anything wider requires an oversize permit
Maine’s permit rules require any vehicle exceeding legal size or weight limits to obtain an oversize or overweight permit. Travel is generally allowed from sunrise to sunset, excluding holidays and inclement weather.
Maine oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
Yes, Maine requires trip permits for out-of-state carriers operating without IRP registration.
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The legal limits for loads in Maine are:
Width: 8 feet 6 inches
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Length: 65 feet (single units) or 74 feet (combinations)
Weight: 80,000 pounds gross (with standard axle limits)
For anything beyond these limits
An overweight permit in Maine usually starts around $25, but fees increase based on the weight overage and route specifics.
Maine oversize permits typically cost between $25 and $35, depending on the dimensions of the load and the distance traveled.
Maine imposes seasonal weight restrictions during the spring thaw (typically March to May), which limits heavy vehicle traffic on certain roads to protect pavement. During this period, oversize and overweight movements may be restricted.
You can reach Chicago Permit at 270-908-9656 for all Maine oversize permit services, including guidance, pricing, and applications. Their specialists are available to assist you immediately.
The cost of a Maine overweight permit generally starts around $25 and increases based on axle configuration, total weight, and route.
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