Oversize/Overweight Trucking Permits Permits and resources for trucking in North Carolina.

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  • Oversize/Overweight Permit Unit

    Generally a permit is required if:

    • weight exceeds legal weight by NC law,
    • total width is over 8'6",
    • overall height is greater than 13'6",
    • a single vehicle is over 40' or vehicle combination is over 60' in length, or
      (Exception: truck tractor/53-foot semi-trailer combination with no overall length limitation is allowed on all roads).

    For information on how to order a Single Trip Permit click HERE.

    For information on how to set up an account to order permits online click HERE.  If you already have an account set up, click HERE to order a permit online.

    For general questions, please contact us at 1-888-221-8166 (toll free) or 919-814-3700 (local).

 General Information

 Account Management

 Annual/Blanket Permits

 Single Trip Permits

 Superload Permits

 Additional Forms

 Escort Vehicle Operator Program

 House Moves

 Video Tutorials

 More Trucking Resources

 Trucking Links

  • Permit Assistance

    For questions about Oversize/Overweight permits, please contact the unit directly:

    Phone:

    • For Single Trip Permits: 1-888-574-6683 option 1
    • For Annual or SuperLoad Permits: 1-888-221-8166

    Fax lines:

    • 1-888-222-8347,  (919) 662-4320 or (919) 662-4321
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