Nebraska Oversize
Permits & Escorts

NEBRASKA OVERSIZE PERMITS & ESCORTS INFORMATION
Important! We are not a permit service.  We do not arrange permits for carriers.  The following is for informational purposes only.  Always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Nebraska DOT Phone Number
402-471-0034

Permits

Nebraska oversize permits are valid for ten days. Must have permit prior to entering the state.

Operating Time

One-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday. Overweight only can have continuous travel.

Restricted Travel

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Legal Dimensions

  • Length/Overhang: 53′ semi-trailer and load, 65′ combination (multiple) trailers and load. Poles, pipes, beams, utility poles and other construction materials are exempt from permits for length or rear overhang.
  • Width: 8′-6”
  • Height: 14′-6”
  • Weight: 80,000 Gross
  • Single – 20,000
  • Tandem – 34,000
  • Tridem – 42,000 on designated roads, 34,000 on all other roads
  • Routine Permit Limits

  • Length: No set limit. If over 85′ long on interstates, a light bar must be affixed to the rear of the trailer.
  • Width: 16′
  • Height: Depends on overhead structures. Over 16′ requires a route survey.
  • Weight:
  • Single – 20,000
  • Tandem – 40,000
  • Tridem – 70,000
  • Escorts

  • Length: Over 90′ – one escort may be required, Over 100′ – one escort
  • Width: Over 12′ – one escort*
  • Height: Over 14′-6″ – one front escort depending on route and load. Over 16′ – route survey and height pole.
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