Indiana oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Indiana.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ trailer with no overall limit · 60′ other combinations · 40′ single vehicle |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
What Pro adds for Indiana
- 5 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 6 travel restrictions: curfews, night, weekends, holidays
- Superload thresholds and conditions
- 8 published fee lines and permit lead time
- Lane routing with miles per state and a cost breakdown
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 5 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Police escort triggers
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 6 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
- 8 published fee lines with links to the fee schedule
- Validity periods and add-on charges
Common questions
When does a load need a pilot car in Indiana?
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What is a superload in Indiana?
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Can oversize loads travel on weekends in Indiana?
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Sources
- Indiana DOR OSOW Vehicle Permitting Handbook (PDF)
- M-204, General Provisions of an OSOW Vehicle Permit (PDF)
- Indiana DOR OSOW permits
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Indiana Department of Revenue Motor Carrier Services (OSOW) before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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