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Vermont DOT Phone no.# (270) 908-9656
Vermont Overweight & Oversize Trucking Permits for Single Trip, Fuel, Overhang and Annual Permits
Vermont Oversize permits validity, Vermont Legal Dimensions, Routine Permits requirements, Escort/Pilot car information & Vermont oversize rules and Regulation all your needs
Vermont Oversize Permits Validity: These permits are valid for Ten-days. Before entering with a heavy haul, it is necessary to secure permits. Contact us today for Oversize Load Permits (270) 908-9656).
Vermont Operating Time: Travel must end 30 minutes after sunset and can start 30 minutes before sunrise. On the other hand, weekend travel is prohibited for load that are longer than 100 feet, wider than 10 feet 6 inches, or heavier over 108,000 pounds. Friday afternoons may also be restricted from July 1 through Labor Day. Overweight loads are not required to travel throughout the day, but they must comply with safety regulations and traffic flow.
Vermont Travel Restriction: Permits are issued only for loads that originate or deliver within Vermont. Vermont generally avoids permitting loads that neither start nor end within the state. Unless otherwise indicated, limit speeds on state roadways for loads weighing more than 90,000 pounds, or 10 feet in width, legal height, or 75 feet in length shall not exceed 45 miles per hour. Loads larger than 10 feet 6 inches in width, length than 100 feet, or weighing more than 108,000 pounds are not permitted to travel during the holidays.
Vermont Legal Dimension
Vermont Legal Length: 53 feet for semi trailer on designated routes and interstate with 43 feet of kingpin setting to center of rear axle
75 feet for overall length
48 feet trailer on non designated routes
Vermont Maximum Wide Load Without Permit: 8 feet 6 inches.
Vermont Legal Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Vermont Legal Weight Limit: Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,000lbs on designated routes and 22,400lbs on other routes
Tandem Axles 34,000lbs on designated routes and 36,000lbs on other routes
Tridem Axles Applied fedral bridge formula,34,000lbs with 8 feet of axles distance and 42,500 with 9 feet of distance of tridem axles

Vermont Routine Permit Limit
Vermont maximum Length with permit: 99 feet
Vermont overhang with permit: It may not to surpass 1/3 part the of the load
Vermont width with permit: 14 feet 11 inches
Vermont Maximum Height allowed with permit: 13 feet 11 inches
Vermont Weight Limit: Department makes decisions on a case-by-case basis.
Superload Designation: Loads that surpass these dimensions or weigh more than 150,000 pounds gross are categorized as superloads and require an engineering evaluation on state roadways. The evaluation process may take up to ten business days.
Engineering Review Costs:
$800 for loads under 150,000 pounds.
A $2,000 fee will be applied on loads weighing between 150,001 and 200,000 pounds.
Higher prices apply to higher weights.
Vermont Escort / Pilot Car Requirements and Information
Escort required for Length in Vermont: 80 feet or more required 1 escort/pilot car
Escort Required for Overhang in Vermont: 15 feet or more required 1 escort/pilot car.
Important: The state has the discretion to request an additional escort if deemed necessary.
Escort Required for Width in Vermont: 12 feet or more, required 1 escort/pilot car
Escort Required for Height in Vermont: More than 14 feet is not allowed, usually escort may not required
Signal, lights and flags requirements for oversize load In Vermont:
Signs: During any oversize travel, “Oversize Load” signs must be put at the front and rear of the lead vehicle, as well as the load or towing vehicle.
Flags: Flags with a minimum size of 18 inches square are required at the corners and extremities of vehicles or loads with excessive width or length. For loads longer than 4 feet or with a rear overhang, place one flag at the end of the overhang if it is less than 2 feet wide. If the overhang is two feet or more wide, two flags must be set.
Amber light: Towing vehicles must have flashing amber lights for weights wider than 12 feet or longer than 80 feet. Movements involving simply overweight load require no extra warnings or lights.
Vermont Annual Permits & Single trip (IRP) OR Fuel (IFTA) Permits:
To obtain Vermont 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. Vermont Oversize Permits phone number (270) 908-9656 – Get your Vermont DOT permits by calling us.
Vermont Oversize Permits Cost or Fee
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Vermont depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Single Trip Permit: $48
• Single Trip Overlength Permit: $34
• Blanket Oversize Permit: $135, plus $8 for each subsequent permit.
• Low Bed Blanket Permit: $275.
• Special Excess Weight Permit: Fees depend on the load’s weight.
• Overweight Permit: Fees vary based on the load’s weight, ranging from $800 for loads less than 150,000 pounds to $10,000 for loads more than 250,000 pounds.
• Manufactured Home Oversize Permit: $300
• Engineering Review Fees: Additional fees may apply, especially for superloads.
• Engineering inspections: $60 per hour for inspections that last more than 8 hours.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
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Vermont 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.
Vermont 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.
Vermont Fuel/Trip Permit
Vermont 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.
Vermont 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.
Vermont 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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Vermont oversize permits information including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, operating times and restricted travel.
The phone number for Vermont oversize and overweight permits is (270) 908-9656
Length: 53 feet for semi trailer on designated routes and interstate with 43 feet of kingpin setting to center of rear axle
75 feet for overall length
48 feet trailer on non designated routes
Width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Height: 13 feet 6 inches
Weight: Gross weight 80,000lbs
Single Axle 20,000lbs on designated routes and 22,400lbs on other routes
Tandem Axles 34,000lbs on designated routes and 36,000lbs on other routes
Tridem Axles Applied federal bridge formula,34,000lbs with 8 feet of axles distance and 42,500 with 9 feet of distance of tridem axles
In Vermont, the widest load you can haul without permit in Vermont is 8 feet 6 inches.
Travel must end 30 minutes after sunset and can start 30 minutes before sunrise. On the other hand, weekend travel is prohibited for load that are longer than 100 feet, wider than 10 feet 6 inches, or heavier over 108,000 pounds. Friday afternoons may also be restricted from July 1 through Labor Day. Overweight loads are not required to travel throughout the day, but they must comply with safety regulations and traffic flow.
You can reach the Vermont Department of Transportation's (VTrans DOT) Oversize Permits office at (270) 908-9656
The cost of getting an oversize permit in Vermont depends on the type and period of the permit, however the estimated cost is:
• Single Trip Permit: $48
• Single Trip Overlength Permit: $34
• Blanket Oversize Permit: $135, plus $8 for each subsequent permit.
• Low Bed Blanket Permit: $275.
• Special Excess Weight Permit: Fees depend on the load's weight.
• Overweight Permit: Fees vary based on the load's weight, ranging from $800 for loads less than 150,000 pounds to $10,000 for loads more than 250,000 pounds.
• Manufactured Home Oversize Permit: $300
• Engineering Review Fees: Additional fees may apply, especially for superloads.
Engineering inspections: $60 per hour for inspections that last more than 8 hours.
Permits can be obtained calling by us at (270) 908-9656 Oversize Permit Office.
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