Why You Need Oklahoma Oversize Permits
Oklahoma enforces strict regulations for trucking operations, ensuring road safety and infrastructure protection. If your load exceeds the legal size and weight permits, obtaining a permit is mandatory. Failure to secure the proper authorization can lead to hefty fines, delays, and potential restrictions on your load.
Legal Dimensions for Trucking in Oklahoma
The following are Oklahoma legal limits for trucking:
Width: 8’6” (8’ on highways narrower than 20 feet)
Height: 13’6”
Length: 59’6” for semitrailers on designated highways, 53’ on other routes
Weight: 80,000 lbs gross on Interstates, 90,000 lbs on non-Interstate routes
If your vehicle exceeds these limits, an Oklahoma Oversize Permit is required.
Types of Permits Available
At Express Heavy Haul Broker, we provide various permits to accommodate different trucking needs:
These permits are issued for loads exceeding standard size limits, including width, height, or length.
If a load exceeds the legal weight regulations, an overweight permit is required for travel.
- Oklahoma Overhang Permits
For loads extending beyond the standard trailer length, an overhang permit ensures compliance.
- Oklahoma Single Trip Permits
Ideal for a one-time move, these permits authorize a single trip within Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma Annual Permits
For frequent loads, annual permits offer flexibility without repeated applications.
Each permit is customized based on load specifications, ensuring legal operation across Oklahoma highways.
Oklahoma Restricted Travel Operating Hours
Oklahoma enforces specific travel restrictions to manage road congestion and safety. These rules apply to oversized loads:
Restricted Interstate Travel: No movement allowed through Cleveland and Tulsa counties between 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Holiday Restrictions: No permit travel allowed on major holidays.
Operating Hours: Movement is permitted from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, seven days a week.
Continuous Travel for Overweight Loads: Can be requested when ordering the permit.
Understanding these rules prevents unnecessary delays and ensures smooth trucking operations.
Understanding Oklahoma Turnpikes
Oklahoma turnpike system imposes specific requirements for oversized loads:
Loads up to 9’6” wide are permitted without additional approvals.
Loads from 9’6” to 11’6” wide (and up to 13’6” wide on the Cherokee Turnpike) require a Pike Pass reference number.
Maximum weight for turnpikes is 108,000 lbs, included in the state permit cost.
Always verify turnpike regulations before planning your haul.
Oklahoma Overweight Permit Cost
The Oklahoma overweight permit cost varies based on:
Load weight.
Route selection.
Permit type.
To confirm pricing, contact the Oklahoma oversize permit office or reference the Oklahoma permit office phone number for assistance.
How to Get Temporary Tags in Oklahoma
If your load requires a temporary permit, Oklahoma offers several options:
Oklahoma 30-day temporary tag.
Oklahoma temporary tag extension.
72-hour trip permit.
Compliance with Oklahoma temp tag laws.
These permits provide short-term authorization, ensuring compliance during transit.
Oklahoma Escort Requirements for Oversized Loads
Oversized trucking often necessitates escort vehicles. Oklahoma escort regulations include:
For Length
Over 80' on 2-lane highways – 1 escort
Over 100' on 2-lane highways – 2 escorts
For Width
Over 12' on highways – 1 escort
Over 14' on two-lane highways or over 16' on multi-lane highways – 2 escorts
For Height
Over 15’8” – 2 escorts on all highways
Public utilities and railroads along the route must be contacted in advance.
Planning for escort requirements avoids delays and ensures safe transport.
Miscellaneous Trucking Guidelines
Agricultural Equipment is no longer exempt from requiring permits.
Dozers exceeding 12 feet in width must limit travel to 50 miles from their base or remove the blade.
Signs, Flags Lights: "Oversize Load" signs are mandatory on the front of the tractor and rear of the load. Flags should mark the widest points and rear overhang exceeding 4 feet.
Get Your Oklahoma Oversize Permits Online
At Express Heavy Haul Broker, securing your permit is quick and hassle-free. Whether you need an ODOT overweight permit, Oklahoma size and weight permits, or simply assistance finding the Oklahoma oversize permits phone number, our team is here to help.
Knowing oversize trucking regulations doesn't have to be complicated. Contact us today and ensure smooth, compliant trucking operations across Oklahoma!
