Massachusetts Oversize Permits
Massachusetts Oversize Permits by State information including legal dimensions, routine permit limits, and escort requirements, login, phone number operating times and restricted travel.
Massachusetts Permit Regulatory Office phone Number MA DOT (515-897-0698)
Massachusetts Oversize Permits can be ordered at the Massachusetts state website or by calling Phone Number: 515-897-0698
Massachusetts Permit Regulatory Office
What are Massachusetts Oversize Permits?
Massachusetts requires oversize permits for vehicles and loads exceeding the standard legal size and weight limits on its roads. These licenses guarantee that huge loads be transported effectively and legally, while also security facility integrity and public safety.
– Massachusetts Single Trip Permits: These permits are issued for one-time travel within the state.
– Massachusetts Annual Permits: Offers long-term authority for the transportation of heavy loads on a regular basis.
– Massachusetts Overhang Permits: Control weights that extend beyond the front or rear of the vehicle.
– Massachusetts Overweight Permits: Allowance for loads that exceed regular weight limitations.
Massachusetts Permits: Oversize permits in Massachusetts are valid for five consecutive travel days. A permit is necessary to enter the state.
Massachusetts Operating Hours: Vehicles 12 feet wide and less than 14 feet high may typically drive from Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. until Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 12:01 p.m. Vehicles measuring 12′ broad, less than 13′-11″ high, and longer than 80′ (but not exceeding 114′) are permitted to move from dawn to sunset Monday through Friday, except between 7:00 am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm.
Massachusetts Limited Travel: No travel on Saturdays after major holidays or on certain holidays. In the Boston region, travel restrictions apply solely between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on routes 95 and 93.
Massachusetts Legal Dimensions and Routine Permit Limits
| Width | 8’6″ | | Height | 13’6″ | | Length | 53′ (semi-trailer) on highways | | Weight | 80,000 lbs (gross), Single – 20,000lbs designated highways (22,400 other roads), Tandem – 34,000 lbs, Tridem – 36,000Ibs |
Massachusetts Routine Permit Limits
-60 feet for poles, pipes, machines, steel beams and other structural items, up to 90 feet in length doesn’t required a permit for day sunlight travel.| Width | 14’11” | | Height | 14′-11″ (over 13′-8″ needs a height evaluation) | | Length | 115’ | | Weight | 130,000 pounds gross as shown below. Single, Tandem, Tridem - Relying on axle distance.| Loads that exceed these width and length specifications are referred to as super loads. Engineering committed surveys are necessary for total weights more than 130,000 pounds. Survey costs might vary greatly, up to several thousand dollars depending on the route and amount of surveys performed! Note: In Massachusetts, the maximum width for super loads is 16 feet. -Night travel required permits in Arkansas. -Additionally, up to 53 feet 6 inches trailer or load are without permit allowed. -If long beam are on extendable trailer and it doesn’t reach beyond the rear, then permit is necessary. |
Massachusetts Oversize Permits Escorts
| Length | - Over 80′ with one protector - Over 95′ with two escorts. - 115 feet or more - Two escorts, in addition to state police - 134 feet or more - Two escorts, in addition to state police | Width | - More than 12′ with one protection. - Height > 13'6" - Two escorts - More than 14'11" - Two escorts, in addition to state police. | Heights | - More than 13′-8″, one front escort is required in addition to a route/height survey. - Greater than 13′-11″, two escorts may be required depending on the route. - Height above 14'11" - Two front escorts, in addition to state police escort. On the Massachusetts Turnpike, police protection is necessary for widths bigger than 12 feet, lengths greater than 100 feet, and weights greater than 130,000 pounds. In Boston, if the size exceeds the legal limit, municipal police must accompany one escort. On Cape Cod, in addition to one escort, a state police protector is necessary for widths exceeding 12 feet. Signs, Flags, and Lights: All loads that do not need an escort must have a "Oversize Load" sign on the back of the vehicle. Red flags should be put on poles and corners to indicate any loads that are too wide or long. During nighttime hours, a flashing amber light will function at the vehicle's highest position, visible from the front and back.
Massachusetts Oversize All Permit Fees
| Oversize single-trip | $15⁵ | | Oversize 30-day | $30⁵ | | Oversize/overweight single-trip | $75⁵ | | Oversize/overweight 30-day | $75⁵ | | Oversize annual | $360⁵ | | Oversize/overweight annual | $600⁵ |
Category Legal Dimensions Routine Permit Limits
| Width | 8’6″ | 14’11” | | Height | 13’6″ | 14′-11″ (over 13′-8″ needs a height evaluation)| | Length | 53′ (Semi trailer),| 115’ | | Weight | 80,000 lbs (gross), Single – 20,000lbs designated highways (22,400 other roads), Tandem – 34,000 lbs, Tridem – 36,000Ibs| 130,000 pounds gross as shown below. Single, Tandem, Tridem - Relying on axle distance.
Category Legal Dimensions Routine Permits Limits
| Width | 8’6″ | 14’11” | | Height | 13’6″ | 14′-11″ (over 13′-8″ needs a height evaluation)| | Length | 53′ (Semi trailer),| 115’ | | Weight | 80,000 lbs (gross), Single – 20,000lbs designated highways (22,400 other roads), Tandem – 34,000 lbs, Tridem – 36,000Ibs| 130,000 pounds gross as shown below. Single, Tandem, Tridem - Relying on axle distance.
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How to Obtain Massachusetts Oversize Permits
- Online: Apply through the MASSDOT system website.
- Phone: Contact the permit office at 515-897-0698
- In-Person: Visit Port of Entry locations or the Central Commercial Vehicle Permit Office¹.
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Frequently asked about Massachusetts Oversize Permits
The normal width of a highway lane is 12 feet. A width of more than 8.5 feet is deemed wide and requires a state authorization. The maximum height is between 12.5 and 14.5 feet. For loads larger than 12 feet, pilot or escort vehicles may be necessary.
To obtain a wide load permit in Massachusetts, you typically need to apply through the Massachusetts Transportation Cabinet's Division of Motor Carriers. You can apply online through their permit application system or by contacting them directly.
Time limits for large loads are common in Massachusetts, especially during high traffic hours or in certain regions. These restrictions are usually outlined in the permit and may vary depending on factors such as the size and weight of the load, as well as the specific route being taken.
Typically, you may apply for Oversize Permits Online using the Massachusetts Transportation Cabinet's permit application system.
The Massachusetts Transportation Cabinet's Division of Motor Carriers is normally responsible for providing the contact information for Massachusetts oversize permits. You may get this information via their website or by calling their main office.
Oversize Permits in Massachusetts have varying validity periods, although they are normally given for a set term, such as one day, one week, or one month. Your permit application's unique data will determine the exact validity period.
As previously stated, the rates for Massachusetts oversize permits vary based on the large and weight of the shipment. A permit often costs between $15 and $100 or more.
