Width: 8'6"
Height: 13'6"
Length: 57' Trailer
GVW: 80,000 lbs
Single Trip: 10 Days
Annual Permit: 12 Months
Temporary Trip Permit: 72 Hours
Fuel Permit: 72 Hours
Monday – Saturday
30 Minutes After Sunrise
30 Minutes Before Sunset
No Sunday Travel
Over 12' Wide – 1 Escort
Over 14' Wide – 2 Escorts
Over 16' Wide – 3 Escorts / Police Escort May Apply
South Carolina Oversize Permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits while operating on public highways. These permits help ensure public safety, protect road infrastructure, and keep carriers compliant with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) regulations.
South Carolina provides fast, affordable South Carolina Oversize Permits, Overweight Permits, Single Trip Permits, Annual Permits, Overhang Permits, Fuel Permits, Temporary Trip Permits, and Superload Permits. Our experienced permit specialists make the application process simple by helping carriers obtain the correct permits, approved routes, and regulatory guidance for every oversize or overweight move.
| LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | GROSS WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Feet Trailer | 8 Feet 6 Inches Maximum Legal Width | 13'6" (Statewide) | 80,000 Pounds |
South Carolina oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
In most U.S. states, including South Carolina, a load up to 8 feet 6 inches wide can generally travel without requiring an oversize permit. Anything exceeding this standard width will typically need a special permit before traveling.
In South Carolina, any vehicle or load that exceeds legal size or weight limits must obtain a special permit. Permits are issued for dimensions such as width, height, length, and weight. Operators must follow the approved travel routes, adhere to movement hours, and may need escorts depending on the size of the load.
Yes, South Carolina requires trip permits for commercial vehicles that are not registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP). These permits allow temporary travel within the state without permanent registration.
South Carolina oversize permits can be obtained online through our website chicagopermit.net or by calling us at 270-908-9656
The cost of a South Carolina overweight permit depends on the amount by which the load exceeds legal weight limits. Typically, fees start around $30 and increase based on axle weight and overall gross weight.
The phone number for assistance is 270-908-9656.
To get your South Carolina oversize permits fast and at competitive prices, contact Chicago Permit at 270-908-9656. Their experienced team will handle all permit types across the U.S. and Canada.
An overweight permit in South Carolina generally starts at approximately $30. The final price varies depending on the number of pounds over the legal limit and other specific load details.
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