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LEGAL DIMENSIONS

Width: 8'6" (8'0" on non-designated
Height: 13'6"
Length: 53' Trailer (Kingpin to rear axle max 41')
Overall: 70' legal combination / 85' non-divisible loads

PERMIT VALIDITY

Single Trip: Valid for One Trip
Annual Permit: Available for Eligible Loads
Temporary Trip Permit: Available
Fuel Permit: Available

OPERATING HOURS

Monday – Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Noon
Sunday: No Travel (except approved overweight-only movements)

ESCORT REQUIREMENTS

Based on Length, Width, Height & Weight
Over 90' Length – 1 Escort
Over 13' Width – 1 Escort
Over 14'6" Height – Height Pole Escort
Police Escort Required for Extremely Large Loads

PENNSYLVANIA OVERSIZE & OVERWEIGHT PERMITS

Pennsylvania Oversize Permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits. These permits help ensure highway safety, protect bridges and infrastructure, and keep oversized shipments compliant with Pennsylvania transportation regulations.

Chicago Permit provides fast and affordable Pennsylvania Oversize Permits, Overweight Permits, Single Trip Permits, Annual Permits, Overhang Permits, Temporary Trip Permits, Fuel Permits, and other trucking permit services. Our experienced team helps carriers obtain permits quickly so loads move safely and legally throughout Pennsylvania.

Travel
Restrictions

  • Travel allowed Monday–Friday during daylight hours.
  • Saturday travel permitted only until noon.
  • No Sunday or major holiday travel.
  • Urban curfews apply in cities including Philadelphia.

Required
Permits

  • Oversize Permit
  • Overweight Permit
  • Annual Permit
  • Single Trip Permit
  • Overhang Permit
  • Fuel Permit
  • Temporary Trip Permit
  • Superload Permit (when applicable)

Fee
Structure

  • Single Trip Oversize Permit :$36.00
  • Oversize/Overweight Permit :$36.00 + $0.04 per ton-mile
  • Annual Permits:Based on permit type
  • Superload Permits: Route specific pricing
  • Additional fees may apply for police escorts and route reviews
Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656

Oversize regulations in Pennsylvania govern the movement of vehicles and loads that exceed standard legal dimensions, such as width, height, length, or weight. These regulations require drivers to obtain special permits and follow specific routes, travel times, and escort vehicle requirements to ensure public safety and protect road infrastructure.

In Pennsylvania, a permit is required for vehicles or loads that exceed legal size or weight limits. This includes oversized loads that are too wide, too tall, too long, or overweight according to state law. Items like construction equipment, manufactured homes, large machinery, and other heavy or bulky goods typically require permits.

Pennsylvania oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656

In Pennsylvania, the maximum legal width for a vehicle or load without needing a permit is 8 feet 6 inches. Any load wider than this must obtain an oversize permit before traveling on public roads.

Permit rules in Pennsylvania include adhering to specific travel times, routes, and escort requirements. Permits must be obtained before moving an oversize or overweight load, and movements are typically restricted during adverse weather, holidays, and peak traffic hours. Loads must display appropriate warning signs, lights, and flags.

Yes, Pennsylvania requires trip permits for vehicles that are not registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) but wish to operate temporarily within the state. Trip permits allow legal travel for a specific time and distance without obtaining full registration.

Applications for Pennsylvania oversize permits can be submitted online via our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656

The cost of an overweight permit in Pennsylvania depends on the vehicle’s weight and configuration. Generally, overweight permits start around $35, but additional fees apply based on the weight exceeding legal limits and the distance traveled.

The base cost for an oversize permit in Pennsylvania typically starts at $35. However, the total fee can increase depending on the size of the load, the number of miles traveled, and any additional escort or routing requirements.

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