Do You Need an Oregon Oversize Permit?

If your truck exceeds standard dimensions, YES, you need an Oregon Oversize Permit. Here’s when a permit is required:

Length: Over 53 feet.

Width: Over 8 feet 6 inches.

Height: Over 14 feet.

Weight: Over 80,000 lbs.

Other Important Trucking Permits

In addition to oversize permits, Oregon may require these additional permits:

Oregon Trip Permit – Allows temporary truck operation.

Oregon Fuel Permit – Necessary for interstate fuel tax compliance.

Oregon IFTA Permit – Covers multi-state fuel tax reporting.

Temporary Tags Oregon – Provides short-term truck registration.

We handle all permit paperwork so you don’t have to!

Oregon Travel Rules for Oversized Loads

Make sure you plan ahead before hitting the road!

Standard travel: Half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.

Summer limits: Saturday travel until noon, no Sunday travel.

Night travel only allowed for loads under 10 feet wide (on green routes) and 12 feet wide (on Interstates).

Oregon Escort Requirements for Oversized Loads

Oregon requires pilot escorts for extra-oversize loads:

Over 120' long – Needs 1 escort.

Over 140' long – Extra escorts may be required.

Over 14'6” high – Requires 1 escort. ? Over 14' wide on two-lane roads – Requires 2 escorts.

Staying Compliant with Oregon Safety Rules

Follow these regulations to avoid fines and travel restrictions:

Oversize Load signs must be clearly visible.

Flags marking extended load points are required.

Amber safety lights must be used on extra-wide loads.

Night travel requires proper marker lighting.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're moving oversized load once or hauling heavy loads regularly, getting the right Oregon Oversize Permits and Oregon Overweight Permits is essential. With Express Heavy Haul Broker, you can skip the paperwork and focus on what matters—getting your load to its destination safely.