The trucking industry faces stringent regulations when transporting oversized and overweight loads. Securing a North Dakota Oversize Permit is essential for maintaining legal compliance while ensuring smooth transport across state highways. At Overweight Permit, we provide expert assistance in permit acquisition, helping operators stay within guidelines without unnecessary delays.

North Dakota Permit Requirements for Oversized Load

Oversized load includes loads that exceed standard legal weight and dimension limits. To legally transport such loads, truckers must obtain North Dakota Oversize Permits before traveling through the state.

Available Trucking Permits for North Dakota

Our permit offerings are designed to accommodate diverse hauling needs:

North Dakota Overweight Permits

North Dakota Overhang Permits

North Dakota Single Trip Permits

North Dakota Annual Permits

North Dakota Oversize Permits

Whether transporting machinery, construction materials, or specialized load, obtaining the correct permit ensures compliance and avoids regulatory complications.

Legal Load Dimensions and Routine Limits in North Dakota

North Dakota imposes the following legal dimension limits:

Maximum Length: 75 feet total (including cargo overhang).

Maximum Width: 8 feet 6 inches.

Maximum Height: 14 feet.

Gross Vehicle Weight Limit: 80,000 pounds.

For routine permit holders, additional limits apply:

Extended Length: 120 feet.

Extended Width: 18 feet.

Extended Height: 18 feet.

Weight Classifications:

Steer Axle: 12,100 pounds.

Single Axle: 24,000 pounds.

Tandem Axle: 45,000 pounds.

Tridem Axle: 60,000 pounds.

Quad Axle: 68,000 pounds.

For loads exceeding 150,000 pounds, special authorization is required under superloads classifications.

North Dakota Permit Duration and Operating Schedule

Permits remain valid for three days and must be obtained before entering North Dakota.

Standard operating hours range from sunrise to sunset, including weekends.

Oversized loads exceeding 16 feet in width or 110 feet in length face travel restrictions on weekends.

Overweight load may qualify for continuous travel allowances.

North Dakota Escort Requirements and Seasonal Regulations

Escort vehicles play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance:

Length exceeding 120 feet: Requires one escort vehicle.

Width exceeding 16 feet: Requires two escorts on two-lane highways, one escort on four-lane highways.

Height exceeding 18 feet: Requires utility clearance and one escort.

Additionally, seasonal weight restrictions apply during spring thaw, limiting axle weight from February to May on non-Interstate highways.

Overweight Permit: Your Trusted Partner in Oversized Trucking

At Overweight Permit, we ensure fast and compliant permit processing, allowing truckers to focus on delivering load efficiently. Our team is here to simplify regulatory navigation, preventing costly fines and delays.

Contact Overweight Permit today to secure your North Dakota Overweight Permits and optimize your trucking operations.