Width: 8'6" (Interstates & Designated Highways)
Height: 13'6"
Length: 53' Trailer (Designated Highways)
Overall: 60' (Non-Designated Roads)
Single Trip: 10 Days
Annual Permit: 12 Months
IRP / IFTA: 72 Hours
Monday – Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
No Sunday Travel
Based on Length, Width, Height & Overhang State Specific Rules Apply
North Carolina oversize permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits. These permits help ensure safe transportation while protecting highways, bridges, and public infrastructure.
Chicago Permit provides fast and reliable North Carolina Oversize and Overweight Permits, including Oversize Permits, Overweight Permits, Superload Permits, Annual Permits, Single Trip Permits, IRP Trip Permits, IFTA Fuel Permits, and Temporary Trip Permits. Our experienced permit specialists make the application process simple, affordable, and hassle-free.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
53' Trailer
(Designated Highways) Overall Length: 60' (Non-Designated Roads) Front Overhang: 5' Rear Overhang: 5' |
8'6"
(Interstates & Designated Highways) 8' (Other Roads) |
13'6" | 80,000 Pounds |
North Carolina oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
In North Carolina, loads up to 8 feet 6 inches wide can travel without a special permit. Any load exceeding this width requires an oversize permit.
Permit rules in North Carolina require any vehicle or load exceeding legal size or weight limits to obtain a permit before travel. Standard legal limits are 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 60′ long (for single units), and 80,000 lbs gross weight. Additional escort, signage, and travel restrictions may apply depending on the load dimensions.
Yes, North Carolina requires trip permits for out-of-state carriers operating intrastate without IRP registration or IFTA credentials. These permits allow temporary travel within the state.
North Carolina oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
The cost of an overweight permit in North Carolina generally starts at $12.00 for a single trip and increases based on the weight exceeding legal limits. Additional fees may apply depending on axle group weight and total gross weight.
A single trip oversize permit in North Carolina typically costs $12.00. However, fees may increase depending on the load’s width, height, length, and the number of miles traveled.
An overweight permit in North Carolina costs a base fee of $12.00, plus extra charges depending on how much the load exceeds the legal weight limits. These charges are calculated per 1,000 pounds over the legal threshold.
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