RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
Address: Room 106 State Office Building Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Contact: (401) 462-5745
Hours: 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (ET)
Permits
Single trip permits are valid for five (5) consecutive days.
Gross Weight: 5,6,7 and 8 Axles determined by spacing, weight and routing.
Length, Width and Height: No set maximum. Determined by routes and dimensions.
When Escorts Are Needed:
On 2-Lane Highways: # of Escorts
| Width 12’ up to 14’6” | 1 |
| Width over 14’6” | 2 |
| Length over 80’ up to 90’ | 1 |
| Length over 90’ | 2 |
| Height over 14’ | 1 |
| Overhang of 15’ or more | 1 |
| Infrequent – overhang of 15’ or more (ex. 2-Lane highway w/ width 12’ or more) | 2 |
| Building – also with police escort | 2 |
| Cranes – interstate moves of 12’ or over | 2 |
With Vectra Heavy Haulers, you will enjoy the faster and safest overweight freight transportation services to Massachusetts. We follow all the federal, state and local Oversize Permit System. For more Rhode Island Oversize/Overweight Permit (OSOW) office regulation information.