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Maine DOT Phone no.# (270) 908-9656
Maine Overweight & Oversize Trucking Permits for Single Trip, Fuel, Overhang and Annual Permits
Maine Oversize permits validity, Maine Legal Dimensions, Routine Permits requirements, Escort/Pilot car information & Maine oversize rules and Regulation all your needs
Maine Oversize Permits Validity: These permits are valid for Seven-days. Before entering with a heavy haul, it is necessary to secure permits.
Maine Operating Time: You can travel half an hour before sunrise to after half an hour sunset, seven days a week. Travel is not allowed on weekends of July and August.
Maine Travel Restriction: Travel in Lewiston and Augusta is restricted during severe weather and peak hours, notably 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Additionally, a municipal permission is necessary while passing through Augusta, and no movement is permitted on major holidays or specific holiday weekends.
Maine Turnpike: The Maine Turnpike has load limits, including a height limit of 13 feet 6 inches and a width limit of 14 feet 6 inches. Travel is authorized only during daylight hours, from Monday to Friday till midday. On Friday afternoons, Saturdays, and Sundays, oversized loads are not permitted on the Turnpike. Loads larger than 10 feet in width or 70 feet in length are subject to a $10 toll or permit charge, which is payable at the gate. While the Maine oversize permit covers the Turnpike route, the motorist must pay the $10 cost at the gate.
Maine Legal Dimension
Maine Legal Length: On interstate and authorized routes, a 53 feet semi-trailer can be 74 feet long, while other roads enable a 48 feet trailer to be 69 feet long. Vehicles and loads going more than one mile from the National Network are limited to a maximum allowed length of 74 feet.
Maine legal Overhang rule: 74 feet for overall length including overhang
Maine Maximum Wide Load Without Permit: 8 feet 6 inches.
Maine Legal Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Important: Loads may extend up to 6 inches over the permitted height of 14 feet if they are not lower and are not traveling on the Maine Turnpike.
Maine Legal Weight Limit: Gross weight 80,000lbs on interstate
Single Axle 20,000lbs
Tandem Axles 34,000lbs
Tridem Axles 42,000lbs

Maine Routine Permit Limit
Maine maximum Length with permit: 125 feet
Maine wide load with permit: 16 feet
Maine Maximum Height allowed with permit: 16 feet
Maine Weight Limit:
Single Axle 20,000lbs
Tandem Axles 52,000lbs
Tridem Axles 75,000lbs
Quad Axles 100,000lbs
In order permit for weights over 90,000 pounds, the tractor must be registered at that weight. If a permit is required for weights greater than 90,000 pounds, registration should be limited to a maximum of 100,000 pounds.
Maine Superload Permit: Loads more than the that dimension/sizes or weight are treated as superload.
Maine Escort / Pilot Car Requirements and Information
Escort required for Length in Maine: 80 feet or more than 80 feet required 1 escorts/pilot cars
More than 125 feet required police escort
Escort Required for Width in Maine: More than 12 feet required 1 rear escort/pilot car
More than 11 feet 11 inches required 1 escort/pilot on two lane routes
More than 16 feet required Police escort
Escort Required for Height in Maine: Depends on routes or clearance
Signal, lights and flags requirements for oversize load In Maine:
Signs: “Oversize Load” signs are mandatory for any broad or overlength permit loads. These signs should be placed on both the front bumper and the rear of the load. When the load is not oversize, the signs must be removed or covered.
Flags: Flags (18″ x 18″) need to be attached to the corners and widest points of the load. If the rear overhang exceeds 4 feet, a flag must be affixed. In the case of an overhang wider than 2 feet, two flags are required.
Amber light: Low beam headlights must be used for all large movements, unless handling only heavy loads. An amber beacon or a rotating light bar should be placed on top of the cab. When the load is not oversized, the amber lights should be turned off.
Additional details for loads in Maine:
Removal of Blades and Buckets requirements in Maine: Construction equipment may include a blade or bucket attachment. If removed, they must be carried individually on a trailer.
Maine Annual Permits & Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) Permits:
To obtain Maine Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) and Annual Permits, the carrier must log into the state’s online permitting system, acknowledge the permit conditions, enter the vehicle and load information, select the travel dates, and provide the route details. Maine Oversize Permits phone number (270) 908-9656 – Get your Maine DOT permits by calling us.
Maine Oversize Permits Cost or Fee
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Maine depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Oversize Annual Permit: costs $25 per month.
• Overweight and Oversize Annual Permit: $250 per month.
• Class A Special Mobile Equipment Permit: costs $25 per month.
• Heavy Duty Recovery Vehicle Permit: costs $300 per year.
• Sealed Oceangoing Container Permit: $15 year.
• Maine Turnpike Oversize and Overlength Permit: $10 + relevant toll costs.
• Trip Permit for Out-of-State Carriers: $25 for 72 continuous hours.
• State Police Escort: Actual service fee, with a minimum price covering two hours’ vehicle expense.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
Louisiana Escort / Pilot Car Requirements and Information
Maine Overweight Permits
This permit is necessary when a vehicle exceeds the allowable weight restrictions imposed by an authority. It guarantees that the truck may move securely on roadways while causing no harm to infrastructure.
Maine Overlength Permit
The permit is required for vehicles that exceed the standard-length limit. It enables the transportation of longer goods, such as huge beams or pipes, while maintaining their safety and legality.
Maine Fuel/Trip Permit
Maine Single trip permits are normally valid for one trip and is often necessary for trucks that do not have a regular IFTA (International fuel tax agreement) in place and IRP (International Registration Plan) registered. It enables the truck to drive through particular countries while remaining compliant with fuel tax requirements.
Maine Overhang Permits
The permit is required when a load exceeds the rear or front of the vehicle. It guarantees that the overhanging weight is delivered securely, without endangering other road users.
Maine Over-width Permits
A permit is necessary for vehicles that exceed the normal width limitations. It enables the transportation of larger loads, such as massive equipment or prefabricated constructions, while maintaining their safety and legality.
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Maine oversize permits information including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, operating times and restricted travel.
The phone number for Maine oversize and overweight permits is (270) 908-9656
Length: On interstate and authorized routes, a 53 feet semi-trailer can be 74 feet long, while other roads enable a 48 feet trailer to be 69 feet long. Vehicles and loads going more than one mile from the National Network are limited to a maximum allowed length of 74 feet.
Overhang: 74 feet for overall length including overhang
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Important: Loads may extend up to 6 inches over the permitted height of 14 feet if they are not lower and are not traveling on the Maine Turnpike.
Weight: Gross weight 80,000lbs on interstate
Single Axle 20,000lbs
Tandem Axles 34,000lbs
Tridem Axles 42,000lbs
In Maine, the widest load you can haul without permit in ME is 8 feet 6 inches.
You can travel half an hour before sunrise to after half an hour sunset, seven days a week. Travel is not allowed on weekends of July and August.
You can reach the Maine Department of Transportation's (MaineDOT) Oversize Permits office at (270) 908-9656
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Maine depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Oversize Annual Permit: costs $25 per month.
• Overweight and Oversize Annual Permit: $250 per month.
• Class A Special Mobile Equipment Permit: costs $25 per month.
• Heavy Duty Recovery Vehicle Permit: costs $300 per year.
• Sealed Oceangoing Container Permit: $15 year.
• Maine Turnpike Oversize and Overlength Permit: $10 + relevant toll costs.
• Trip Permit for Out-of-State Carriers: $25 for 72 continuous hours.
• State Police Escort: Actual service fee, with a minimum price covering two hours' vehicle expense.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
In Maine, the highest load you can haul without permit in 13 feet 6 inches
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