New Jersey Motor Carriers’ Unit Division of Motor Vehicles
Address: 225 East State Street PO133 Trenton, New Jersey 08666
Contact: (609) 633-9402
Hours: 8:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. (ET)
Permits
Single trip permits are valid for three (3) days.
Weight: Single, Tandem, Tridum and Quad depends on the number of tires and tire sizes.
Gross Weight: 5, 6, 7 and 8 Axles all depend on the number of tires and tire sizes.
Example: If they have 4 tires at 10” tires with load capacity of 800 lbs. Per inch, the axle could carry 32,000 lbs. (10 x 800 lbs. Per inch width x 4 tires = 32,000).
Length: 120’
Width: 18’
Height: 16’
Anything over normal limits will require routes and miles traveled and a policeman’s name and badge number.
When Escorts Are Needed:
On 2-Lane Highways: # of Escorts
| Width over 14’ | 1 Front |
| Width over 16’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Length over 100’ | 1 Front |
| Length 120’ or over | 2 (Front & Rear) |
On 4 or More Lane Highways:
| Width over 14’ | 1 Rear |
| Width over 16’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Length over 100’ | 1 Rear |
| Length 120’ or over | 2 (Front & Rear) |
