Understanding Nebraska Oversized Load Requirements

Trucking companies must secure the right permits before operating in Nebraska to ensure compliance with state regulations:

Permit Validity: Nebraska oversize permits are valid for ten days and must be acquired before entering the state.

Travel Restrictions: Limited movement in Lincoln and Omaha during peak traffic hours, plus added restrictions on major holidays and Cornhusker football home games.

Operating Time: Oversized loads may travel from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, with overweight loads permitted to operate continuously.

Types of Permits We Offer

Our team at Overweight Permit specializes in issuing various permits to accommodate oversized load:

Nebraska Oversize Permits.

Nebraska Overweight Permits.

Nebraska Overhang Permits.

Nebraska Single Trip Permits.

Nebraska Annual Permits.

Nebraska Legal Load Limits

To prevent fines and delays, trucking operators must meet the state’s standard load limitations:

Width: 8′-6″

Height: 14′-6″

Weight: 80,000 lbs Gross

Single Axle Limit: 20,000 lbs

Tandem Axle Limit: 34,000 lbs

Tridem Axle Limit: 42,000 lbs (on designated roads)

Overweight trucks must be registered to accommodate the requested load capacity or obtain an Interstate Use Permit when traveling across multiple states.

Safety Measures Escorts for Oversized Loads in Nebraska

Nebraska enforces strict safety protocols for oversized trucks to ensure road security:

Loads exceeding 12′ width – One escort or rear-mounted light bar required.

Loads longer than 100′ – Requires one escort.

Loads taller than 14′-6″ – Front escort necessary on certain routes.

Oversize Load signs, flags, and steady-burning lights must be displayed to ensure visibility.

At Overweight Permit, we simplify the process of securing Nebraska Oversize Permits through our Nebraska Overweight Permits login system. Contact us today for expert assistance in obtaining trucking permits and staying compliant with Nebraska regulations!