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Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Oklahoma
Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Oklahoma.
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
- 20,000 lbs
- Tandem Axle
- 34,000 lbs
Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)
- Front escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Rear escort required over
- 12ft wide
- Both escorts required over
- 14ft wide
- Height escort required over
- 14ft tall
Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. ODOT certified escorts required.
Travel Restrictions
- Night travel
- Generally restricted
- Weekend travel
- Generally allowed
- Sunday travel
- Generally allowed
Night travel restricted. Wind advisories common on plains routes.
Holiday blackouts: Major US holidays.
Superload Thresholds
- Width over
- 15ft
- Length over
- 150ft
- Weight over
- 200,000 lbs
Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying
$40 oversize / $40+$10 per 1,000 lb overweight / $80+$10 per 1,000 lb both
Source: ODOT fee schedule — 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://www.odot.org/motor-carrier/permits-and-registration/
- Phone
- 1-405-521-2128
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