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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Delaware
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Delaware.
These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 13.5ft (162in)
- Length
- 53ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 22,400 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 36,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 13ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 13ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 14ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 15ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally allowed
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Night travel limited approval for <=144in wide, <=75ft long, <=174in high, <=120,000 lbs (9PM-5AM with prior approval). Type 5 superloads prohibited Fri noon-Mon noon May 15-Oct 1 on resort routes.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 15ft
- Length over
- 130ft
- Weight over
- 120,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying
$30 min ($60 superload) + $10 per 8,000 lb over legal
Source: DelDOT OSOW Policy Manual (Oct 2015) — verify current fee with the permit office before budgeting a move.
Permit fee only — does not include escort/pilot-car service costs (market-rate, arranged separately) or third-party permit-service fees. This is an estimate for planning purposes, not a quote.
Get a Permit
- Online portal
- https://deldot.gov/osow/application/login
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