Nebraska oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Nebraska.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 14′6″ |
| Length | 65′ combination · 40′ single vehicle (statutory exceptions apply) |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross |
At a glance
| Escorts | 6 escort rules, starting at 8′6″ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 4 review triggers (height, length, weight, width) |
| Travel | 4 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 4 published fee lines |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 6 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
- 4 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 Nebraska?
Over 12′ wide or over 100′ long: one escort, ahead on undivided roads and behind on divided ones. Over 16′ high adds a route survey and pole car.
What is the legal height in Nebraska?
14′6″, higher than most states.
What is a superload in Nebraska?
Over 16′ wide, 16′ high, 100′ long or 160,000 lb. Allow up to five working days for review.
Sources
- 408 NAC Chapter 3, Nebraska DOT permit rules (PDF)
- 408 Neb. Admin. Code ch. 3 § 003 (general provisions)
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Nebraska DOT Permit Office (Lincoln) before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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