Pennsylvania oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Pennsylvania.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 83′ overall (PennDOT legal-size definition for permits) · 40′ single straight truck |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
What Pro adds for Pennsylvania
- 6 escort rules with counts by width, height, length and road type
- 4 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
- 6 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- Police escort triggers
- Overhang and route-type conditions
Travel restrictions
- 4 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 a pilot car in Pennsylvania?
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Can oversize loads travel on weekends in Pennsylvania?
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What is a superload in Pennsylvania?
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Sources
- 67 Pa. Code Chapter 179, Oversize and Overweight Loads and Vehicles (PDF)
- PennDOT Load Type Quick Reference Guide, October 2025 (PDF)
- PennDOT M-938 urbanized area map and general conditions (PDF)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the PennDOT Central Permit Office before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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