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LEGAL DIMENSIONS

Width: 8'6"
Height: 13'6"
Length: 50' (Kingpin to Rear of Trailer)
GVW: 80,000 lbs

PERMIT VALIDITY

Single Trip: Valid for Approved Move
Annual Permit: 12 Months
IRP / IFTA: 72 Hours

OPERATING HOURS

Monday – Saturday
30 Minutes Before Sunrise
30 Minutes After Sunset
No Sunday Travel
Overweight Loads: Continuous Travel During Permitted Hours

ESCORT REQUIREMENTS

Based on: Length, Width, Height, and Route Requirements State-specific escort regulations apply

TENNESSEE OVERSIZE & OVERWEIGHT PERMITS

Tennessee oversize permits are required whenever a vehicle or load exceeds the state's legal size or weight limits while travelling on public highways. These permits help ensure roadway safety, protect public infrastructure, and maintain compliance with Tennessee transportation regulations.

Chicago Permit provides fast and affordable Tennessee Oversize Permits, Tennessee Overweight Permits, Tennessee Overhang Permits, Single Trip Permits, Annual Permits, Temporary Trip Permits, IRP, IFTA, and Fuel Permits. Our experienced permit specialists offer same-day processing and expert assistance to keep your loads moving legally and efficiently throughout Tennessee.

Travel
Restrictions

  • Travel permitted Monday through Saturday only.
  • Operating hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.
  • No movement allowed on Sundays.
  • Loads 12 feet 6 inches wide or wider, or 85 feet or longer, cannot travel through cities during rush hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM).
  • No travel is allowed during major holidays.

Required
Permits

  • Oversize Permit
  • Overweight Permit
  • Single Trip Permit
  • Annual Permit
  • Overhang Permit
  • Temporary Trip Permit
  • IRP Trip Permit
  • IFTA Fuel Permit

Fee
Structure

  • Fees vary depending on vehicle dimensions, weight, travel route, and permit type.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

In Tennessee, a load up to 8 feet 6 inches wide can travel without requiring a special permit.

Tennessee requires permits for loads that exceed standard legal dimensions or weights. Permits are needed for overwidth, overheight, overweight, and overlength loads.

Yes, Tennessee issues trip permits for trucks without IRP registration traveling interstate.

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

Overweight permits start at $15.00, plus $0.05 per ton-mile. Additional evaluation fees may apply depending on route and bridge analysis.

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

The cost begins at $15.00, plus a per ton-mile fee of $0.05. For complex routes or heavy loads, additional structural evaluations may add to the cost.

The cost varies by dimension:

  • Over 10’–12′ wide: $15.00
  • Over 12’–14′ wide: $25.00
  • Over 14’–16′ wide: $30.00
  • Over 16′: $30.00 + $5.00 per additional foot

Tennessee considers any load over 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ tall, or 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight as oversize.

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