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Utah DOT Phone no.# (270) 908-9656
Utah Overweight & Oversize Trucking Permits for Single Trip, Fuel, Overhang and Annual Permits
Utah Oversize permits validity, Utah Legal Dimensions, Routine Permits requirements, Escort/Pilot car information & Utah oversize rules and Regulation all your needs
Utah Oversize Permits Validity: These permits are valid for Five-days. Before entering with a heavy haul, it is necessary to secure permits. Permits can also be acquired at state-line POEs or internal ports if the driver phones beforehand for authorization (contact information: Contact us today for Oversize Load Permits (270) 908-9656).
Utah Operating Time: Travel is allowed between 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, including weekends, with the following exceptions: Loads not exceeding over 10 feet in width, legal height, and total length of 92 feet, as well as overhangs exceeding 10 feet, may travel on roads 24 hours a day, seven days a week with sufficient illumination. Lights and flags are required on rear overhangs that exceed 4 feet.
Utah Travel Restriction: Loads that exceed 10 feet in width, meet legal height, and have an overall length of more than 105 feet are prohibited from traveling in the following counties Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM:
Box Elder County is located south of Exit 357 on I-15 (Perry Interchange).
All highways within Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties.
Utah County: All routes north of SR75 (Exit 261 on I-15 in Ironton) and SR68 MP 16.
Travel is also not permitted on important holidays and holiday weekends, including Pioneer Day (July 24). For the most recent holiday travel restrictions, contact the permission office.
Utah Legal Dimension
Utah Legal Length: 53 feet for semi trailer on designated routes
Utah legal Overhang rule: 3 feet for front and 6 feet for rear
Utah Maximum Wide Load Without Permit: 8 feet 6 inches.
Utah Legal Height: 14 feet
Utah Legal Weight Limit: Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,000lbs.
Tandem Axles 34,000lbs.
Tridem Axles 42,500
Divisible weight limit: For divisible loads over 80,000 pounds, you can obtain a permit to exceed 80,000 gross pounds on state roads and interstates if all axle and group weights are within legal limits and your appropriate weight in Utah is 80,000 pounds.
Utah Routine Permit Limit
Utah maximum Length with permit: Limit is not set. It depends on routes.
Utah wide load with permit: 17 feet
Bulldozer blades longer than 16 feet must be separated but can be transported with the same load.
Utah Maximum Height allowed with permit: 17 feet 6 inches
Utah Weight Limit: Single Axle 29,500lbs.
Tandem Axles 50,000lbs
Tridem Axles 61,750lbs
5 Axles 100,000lbs
6 Axles 136,000lbs
7 Axles 148,500lbs
Usually, depends on axles distance and configurations
Important: Loads that exceed these dimensions are reviewed on a case by case basis. Heights more than 17 feet 6 inches require documented clearance approval from utilities, local and state signal divisions, and municipalities.
Utah Escort / Pilot Car Requirements and Information
Escort required for Length in Utah: More than 105 feet required 1 escort/pilot car on all other routes
More than 120 feet required 1 escort/pilot car on Interstate and freeway routes and 2 escorts/pilot cars on other highways
Escort Required for Overhang in Utah: More than 20 feet required 1 escort/pilot car on interstate, Freeways and other highways
Escort Required for Width in Utah:
• More than 12 feet required 1 escort/pilot car on other highways
• More than 14 feet required 1 escort/pilot car on interstate and freeway and 2 escorts/pilot cars are required on other highways
• More than 16 feet required 2 escorts/pilot cars on interstate and freeway and 3 escorts/pilot cars on other highways
• Loads higher than 17 feet are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and extra criteria such as two escorts and two highway enforcement units may be required on particular roads.
Escort Required for Height in Utah:
• More than 16 feet required 2 escorts/pilot cars on Interstate, freeway and other highways
• More than 17 feet 6 inches required 2 escorts/pilot cars with highway patrol and utility approval, on interstate, freeway and other highways
Important: At the discretion of D.O.T., escorts may be necessary on twisting and twisting canyon routes with restricted viewing distance.
Signal, lights and flags requirements for oversize load In Utah:
Signs: It is necessary to post “Oversize Load” signs in the front and rear:
All loads or vehicles higher than 14 feet or broader than 10 feet.
Any vehicle, loaded or empty longer than 92 feet.
Flags: Flags need to be shown on:
Any load that overhangs on either side.
Every vehicle that are more than 10 feet wide.
Overhangs exceeding 3 feet at the front or 4 feet at the rear
The corners of loads with increased height
Amber light: If the overhang is 20 feet or more, you must:
A dual amber light that flashes, rotates, or both.
The light has to be installed at least four feet above the ground and at the end of the overhang.
See the Operating Time section for information on illumination needs at night.
Utah Annual Permits & Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) Permits:
To obtain Utah 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. Utah Oversize Permits phone number (270) 908-9656 – Get your Utah DOT permits by calling us.
Utah Oversize Permits Cost or Fee
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Utah depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Utah Oversize Permit Options and Fees
Single Trip Permit: $30, valid for 96 hours.
Permit for Semi-Annual: $200, valid for 180 days.
Annual Permit: $90 for a one-year period.
• Permits for Oversized and Overweight Divisible Loads:
$60 for a single trip.
$180 for a semi-annual permit covering 80,001 to 84,000 lbs.
$320 for a semi-annual permit covering 84,001 to 112,000 lbs.
$420 for a semi-annual permit covering 112,001 to 129,000 lbs.
• Permits for Oversize and Overweight Non-Divisible Loads:
$60 for a single trip.
$180 for a semi-annual permit covering 80,001–84,000 lbs.
$320 for a semi-annual permit covering 84,001–112,000 lbs.
$420 for a semi-annual permit covering 112,001–129,000 lbs.
• You may easily buy permits online using a major credit card. Please be aware that approval may take up to 14 days for loads that are more than 17 feet 6 inches in height, 17 feet in width, or 300,000 pounds.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
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Utah 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.
Utah 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.
Utah Fuel/Trip Permit
Utah 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.
Utah 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.
Utah 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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Utah oversize permits information including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, operating times and restricted travel.
The phone number for Utah oversize and overweight permits is (270) 908-9656
Length: 53 feet for semi trailer on designated routes
Overhang: 3 feet for front and 6 feet for rear
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 14 feet
Weight: Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,000lbs.
Tandem Axles 34,000lbs.
Tridem Axles 42,500
In Utah, the widest load you can haul without permit in Utah is 8 feet 6 inches.
Travel is allowed between 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, including weekends, with the following exceptions: Loads not exceeding over 10 feet in width, legal height, and total length of 92 feet, as well as overhangs exceeding 10 feet, may travel on roads 24 hours a day, seven days a week with sufficient illumination. Lights and flags are required on rear overhangs that exceed 4 feet.
You can reach the Utah Department of Transportation's (UDOT) Oversize Permits office at (270) 908-9656
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Utah depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
Single Trip Permit: $30, valid for 96 hours.
Permit for Semi-Annual: $200, valid for 180 days.
Annual Permit: $90 for a one-year period.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
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