Delaware oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Delaware.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ trailer |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross on 5 or more axles (40,000 on 2 axles, 65,000 on 3, 73,280 on 4) |
What Pro adds for Delaware
- 8 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 3 travel restrictions: curfews, night, weekends, holidays
- Superload thresholds and conditions
- 3 published fee lines and permit lead time
- Lane routing with miles per state and a cost breakdown
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 8 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Police escort triggers
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 3 restrictions: curfews, night travel, weekends and holidays
- Which ones apply to a given load size
Superloads
- Exact thresholds and what the state requires past them
- Lead times, route surveys and police escort conditions
Permit fees
- 3 published fee lines with links to the fee schedule
- Validity periods and add-on charges
Common questions
When does a load need an escort in Delaware?
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Can oversize loads travel at night in Delaware?
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What is a superload in Delaware?
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Sources
- 2 Del. Admin. Code 2405-3.0, permit descriptions, fees and superload definition
- 2 Del. Admin. Code 2405-4.0, escorts and travel provisions
- DelDOT OSOW permit system FAQ (superload review, fees, travel hours)
- DelDOT contact directory (Hauling Permits)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the DelDOT Oversize/Overweight Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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