Nationwide Coverage
Oversize Load
Oversize Load
Transport
Expert handling of wide, tall, and heavy freight across 48 states and Canada. We handle the red tape so you don't have to.
Permit Services
In-house permitting department for accelerated approval in all jurisdictions.
Route Surveys
Physical route surveys to prevent bridge strikes and ensure clearance.
Dimensional Engineering
Loading diagrams and axle-weight calculations for legal compliance.
Oversize Load Questions
Common questions about permits, escorts, and route planning.
OSOW stands for Oversize/Overweight, referring to loads that exceed standard legal dimensions or weight limits for highway travel. In the U.S., standard legal limits are typically 8.5 feet wide, 13.5 feet tall, 48-53 feet long, and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Any load exceeding these limits requires OSOW permits.
Standard OSOW permits can often be obtained within 24-48 hours. However, superload permits requiring bridge analyses may take 1-2 weeks. Multi-state permits require coordination with each state's DOT. Our expedited permit service can often reduce these timeframes for urgent shipments.
A superload is an extremely heavy or oversized load that exceeds standard oversize permit limits. Definitions vary by state but generally include loads over 16 feet wide, 16 feet tall, 150 feet long, or 200,000+ pounds. Superloads require extensive planning including bridge analyses, route surveys, utility coordination, and often police escorts.
Yes, oversize loads can travel on interstate highways with proper permits. However, some interstates have restrictions on load dimensions, travel times (often requiring night moves for extremely wide loads), and may prohibit travel during peak hours, holidays, or adverse weather. Our routing team plans optimal routes that comply with all restrictions.
Most states restrict oversize load travel to daylight hours (30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset). Many states prohibit travel on holidays, weekends, and during rush hours. Extremely wide loads may be required to travel at night when traffic is minimal. We handle all scheduling to comply with these restrictions.
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