Vermont oversize load rules
Legal limits, pilot car requirements, travel restrictions, superload thresholds and permit fees for oversize and overweight loads in Vermont.
Legal limits without a permit
| Width | 8′6″ |
|---|---|
| Height | 13′6″ |
| Length | 53′ semitrailer · 75′ combination · 46′ single vehicle |
| Weight | 80,000 lb gross; 600 lb per inch of tire width |
At a glance
| Escorts | 2 escort rules, starting at 12′ wide |
|---|---|
| Superload | 4 review triggers (height, length, weight, width) |
| Travel | 4 restrictions (curfews, night, holidays) |
| Fees | 1 published fee line |
Escort (pilot car) requirements
- 2 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
- 1 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 Vermont?
At 12′ wide, 80′ long, or with a 15′ overhang: one escort, ahead on undivided roads and behind on divided ones. The Commissioner can require more.
Can oversize loads travel on weekends in Vermont?
Loads over 12′ wide, 100′ long or 108,000 lb cannot get weekend or holiday permits on state highways. Smaller loads can, in daylight.
What needs an Engineering Inspection in Vermont?
15′ or more wide, over 14′ high, over 100′ long, or 150,000 lb or more. Allow up to ten working days.
Sources
- Vermont DMV CVO-110, Rules Governing Overweight and Overdimension Vehicle Permits (PDF)
- Vermont DMV permitting rules
Planning reference. Permits carry their own conditions, and city and county roads have separate rules. Confirm with the Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Operations, Permits before moving a load. Found an error? Report it.
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