When it comes to navigating Iowa highways with oversized or overweight loads, preparation is non-negotiable. Unique Trucking Broker is your partner in compliance, offering seamless access to Iowa Oversize Permits and a full suite of transport documentation to keep your hauls legal, timely, and safe.

What Are Iowa Oversize Permits and Who Needs Them?

Iowa Oversize Permits are mandatory for any load that exceeds legal vehicle dimensions:

Length: Over 53′

Width: Over 8′-6″

Height: Over 13′-6″

Weight: Over 80,000 lbs

Whether you're moving machinery, prefab structures, or construction beams, we ensure you're in line with Iowa oversize regulations before your wheels hit the road.

Operating Time and Validity of Iowa Oversize Permits

Permits are valid for five days and must be obtained before entering Iowa. Legal travel windows for oversize loads include:

24/7 travel for vehicles under 100′ in length, 11′ in width, 14′-6″ in height.

Oversize loads can move half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset, including weekends.

Understanding Iowa DOT overweight permits and Iowa DOT grain hauling regulations is essential. We decode the legal language and submit your documents fast.

Understanding Iowa Annual Oversize Permit Cost

Budget-conscious? We guide you through the Iowa annual oversize permit cost structure. Annual permits are perfect for repeat trips, saving time and money over multiple single trip permits in Iowa. If your load is one-time-only, we also provide Iowa single trip permits customized to your route.

Iowa Trip and Fuel Permits

We go beyond oversize load permits:

Iowa trip and fuel permits cover fuel use and vehicle registration requirements.

Need a quick Iowa fuel permit? We’ve got you covered with options for both inbound and outbound load.

Our service eliminates confusion with the Iowa DOT permit online system, saving you from long queues and approval bottlenecks.

Iowa Routes & Limits: Iowa Overweight Permit Map and Routine Limits

Planning your journey? We help interpret the Iowa overweight permit map, ensuring your route avoids restricted bridges, curfews, or clearance constraints. Routine permit limits go up to:

Length: 120′

Width: 18′

Height: 18′

Weight: Up to 80,000 lbs for quad axle loads.

We also handle Iowa Overweight Permits, crucial for those tail-extending beams or front-protruding equipment.

Iowa Safety Rules and Escort Regulations

Iowa got permits, but also strict safety rules:

Rear escort or amber light for loads over 85′

High pole escort for height over 14′-6″

Flags for overhang exceeding 4′

We ensure your vehicle has proper signage and complies with lighting regulations especially important when Des Moines I-235 restrictions apply during weekday rush hours.