Minnesota oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Minnesota.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ (102 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 75′ combination · 45′ single vehicle · 48′ mobile crane |
| Weight | 80,000 lb |
At a glance
| Escorts | 3 escort rules, starting at 15′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 4 review triggers (height, length, weight, width) |
| Travel | 4 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 5 published fee lines |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 3 width, height and length thresholds with the escort count for each
- 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
- 5 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 Minnesota?
Later than most states: over 15′ wide at the bottom (16′ at the top) or over 110′ long. Minnesota escorts must be certified.
Can oversize loads travel at night in Minnesota?
Generally yes; Minnesota permits are unrestricted unless the permit says otherwise. Loads over 16′ wide in the Twin Cities metro are limited to midnight–5 AM weekdays.
Which days are restricted for wide loads in Minnesota?
Loads over 12′6″ wide or 110′ long lose 2 PM the day before a holiday through 2 AM the day after, plus 4–8 PM Fridays and Sundays in summer.
Sources
- MnDOT escort requirements
- MnDOT general provisions for oversize/overweight permitted loads (PDF)
- MnDOT permit types and fees
- MnDOT, determine if you need a permit (legal limits)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the MnDOT Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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