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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Massachusetts
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Massachusetts.
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.
Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)
- Width
- 8.5ft (102in)
- Height
- 13.5ft (162in)
- Length
- 48ft
- Gross Weight
- 80,000 lbs
- Single Axle
- 22,400 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 13ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 13ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 13.6ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. Massachusetts State Police escort required for large loads. MassDOT permit required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Standard loads (<12ft wide, <14ft high) Mon 12:01AM-Sat noon. Sunday 12:01AM to noon only. No Sat afternoon. Larger loads: weekdays only sunrise-sunset. I-93/I-95 Boston metro: no travel 9:30AM-3:30PM. I-90 Turnpike exits 1-14: max 12ft wide, 13ft6in high, 100ft long.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Noon day before through noon day after.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 14.9ft
- Length over
- 120ft
- Weight over
- 130,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Not available
We could not find a citable, official fee figure for Massachusetts — rather than guess, contact the permit office directly (see below) for current pricing.
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://oasis.massdot.state.ma.us
- Phone
- 1-617-973-7300
MA has strict size limits and complex urban routing. Many routes restricted due to historical bridge network.
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