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

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  • Oversize/Overweight Permit Unit


    Attention:

    General Assembly's House Bill 199 increased the Annual Oversize/Overweight General Commodity permit fee to $185.  This new fee will be applied to Annual General Commodity permits starting August 1, 2024.

    **This new fee does not apply to Manufactured Home or Frames for Manufactured Home annual permits.

    HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

    ​The Permit Office will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18, 2025.​ Travel is authorized by prior issued permit. 


    ​​​Generally a permit is required if:

    • weight exceeds legal weight by NC law,
    • total width is over 8'6",
    • overall height is greater than 14',
    • 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).

    ​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

 Annual/Blanket Permits

 Superload Permits

 Account Management

 Single Trip Permits

 Additional Forms

 Escort Vehicle Operator Program

 House Moves

 NC Trucking Resources

 Support for Ordering Permits Online

 Important Contacts

 Bordering States

 Federal Trucking Resources

 NC EVO Program Links

  • Permit Assistance

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

    Phone:

    • Toll Free: 1-888-221-8166
    • Local: 919-814-3700

    Fax:

    • Toll Free: 1-888-222-8347
    • Local: 919-662-4320
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