Vermont Oversize Load Permit Requirements
Legal truck dimensions, oversize load travel hours, pilot car and escort requirements, and how to order an oversize/overweight permit from Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Operations.
VT, reviewed October 2026
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Oversize permit required in Vermont
- Width 10 ft 0 in exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit.
Plan for 1 pilot car at 10 ft 0 in wide (front; exact positions are set by your permit).
Vermont Truck Legal Width, Height & Length
A truck and load at or under these dimensions can travel Vermont highways without an oversize permit. Exceed any one of them and you need a permit before you move.
| Legal width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Legal height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Legal length | Single vehicle 46 ft; combination vehicles 75 ft (combinations longer than 75 ft need a single-trip permit); derived from oversize-sign thresholds. |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
Vermont Oversize Load Travel Hours
- Daily movement window
- Over-width, over-length or over-height loads: daylight only, from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, unless the permit states otherwise. Overweight-only vehicles able to keep traffic flow are not restricted. May be further restricted on heavy-traffic highways. No travel in ice, snow or low visibility for loads 12 ft wide or 80 ft long or more.
- Weekend movement
- On state highways no permits are issued for loads over 108,000 lb, over 12 ft wide, or over 100 ft long on any Saturday or Sunday (unless otherwise stated).
- Holiday restrictions
- No permits for loads over 108,000 lb, 12 ft wide or 100 ft long on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (New Year's, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas; the rule text also lists Veterans Day); permit office closed. Commissioner may further restrict before and after holidays. See this year's holiday dates for all states.
Vermont Pilot Car Requirements
Escort vehicles are required when the vehicle or load is 12 ft wide or greater, 80 ft long or greater, or has overhang of 15 ft or greater, or at the Commissioner's discretion; no front/rear split is stated.
| First pilot car (width) | 12 ft 0 in wide and over |
|---|---|
| Two pilot cars (width) | Not confirmed: check your permit conditions |
| Height-pole escort | Not confirmed: check your permit conditions |
| Length escort | 80 ft 0 in long and over |
How to order a Vermont oversize permit
Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Operations
Overweight as well? Check axle limits with the bridge formula calculator.
Crossing Vermont without Vermont apportioned plates? Estimate the temporary trip permit cost with the trip permit cost estimator.
Vermont Oversize Load FAQs
- What are the oversize load travel hours in Vermont?
- Over-width, over-length or over-height loads: daylight only, from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, unless the permit states otherwise. Overweight-only vehicles able to keep traffic flow are not restricted. May be further restricted on heavy-traffic highways. No travel in ice, snow or low visibility for loads 12 ft wide or 80 ft long or more. Weekends: On state highways no permits are issued for loads over 108,000 lb, over 12 ft wide, or over 100 ft long on any Saturday or Sunday (unless otherwise stated).
- When is a pilot car required in Vermont?
- Escort vehicles are required when the vehicle or load is 12 ft wide or greater, 80 ft long or greater, or has overhang of 15 ft or greater, or at the Commissioner's discretion; no front/rear split is stated.
- What is the legal truck width in Vermont?
- The standard legal width in Vermont is 8 ft 6 in (102 inches), the federal minimum width allowed on the National Network of highways. A load wider than that needs an oversize permit.
- How tall can a truck be in Vermont without a permit?
- The legal height limit in Vermont is 13 ft 6 in, measured from the road surface to the highest point of the vehicle or load. Taller loads need an oversize permit and a surveyed route for bridge and wire clearances.
- Can oversize loads move on holidays in Vermont?
- No permits for loads over 108,000 lb, 12 ft wide or 100 ft long on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (New Year's, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas; the rule text also lists Veterans Day); permit office closed. Commissioner may further restrict before and after holidays.
- How do I get an oversize or overweight permit in Vermont?
- Apply through Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Operations ((802) 828-2064) or its online permit portal. Have your USDOT number, vehicle and load dimensions, axle weights and route ready. Permit expediting agents can file on your behalf if you need the permit the same day.
Regulations change. This page summarises published Vermont rules as reviewed October 2026 and is not legal advice; the conditions printed on your permit control. Note: Legal height 13.5 and lengths inferred from the oversize-sign thresholds in DMV Rule 14-050-019 (13'6" height, 46 ft single, 75 ft combination) rather than a statute page. The rules page lists Veterans Day as a restricted holiday; the holiday page does not.