North Carolina Department of Transportation Permit Unit
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 109-110 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
Contact: 1 (888) 574-6683 / (919) 733-7154
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (ET) *No calls after 4:00 P.M.*
North Carolina Oversize Permits
Single trip permits are valid for ten (10) calendar days. May get a return trip but it must be requested at the time of application.
Weight:
| Steer | 12,000 |
| Single | 25,000 |
| Tandem | 50,000 |
| Tridum | 60,000 |
Gross Weight:
| 5 Axles | 112,000 Must have 51’ wheelbase |
| 6 Axles | 120,000 Must have 51’ wheelbase |
| 7 Axles | 132,000 Must have 51’ wheelbase |
Length: No set limit. Beams and girders 120’.
Width: 15’ depending on load.
Height: There are no set limits on height, but controlled by clearances on chosen routes. Loads over 14’ high must be submitted 2 days in advance of movement.
When Escorts Are Needed:
On 2-Lane Highways:
| Width over 12’ up to 14’ | 1 Front |
| Width 14’1” – 15’ | 1 Front/1 Rear |
On Multi-Lane Highways:
| Width over 12’ up to 15’ | 1 Rear |
On All Highways:
| Width over 14’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Length over 150’ | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| Height over 14’5” | 1 Front/Height pole |
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Did you know that we have information on South Carolina oversize permits as well?
We follow all the transportation regulations according to the federal, state, and local criteria. For more North Carolina Oversize/Overweight Permit (OSOW) office regulation information.
