New Jersey Oversize Permits & Transport Guide
Important: We are not a permit service and we do not arrange oversize vehicle permit requirements for carriers. All information provided below is for informational purposes only. Always read permits and provisions carefully as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided below.
New Jersey DOT Ph#: 609-963-2085
For companies specializing in heavy haul transport or machinery hauling services, understanding New Jersey’s oversize load safety regulations is critical for smooth operations. Here’s what you need to know:
Permit Information
- Permit Validity: Oversize permits valid for 5 travel days.
- Single-trip Permits: Required for most oversized movements.
- Overweight Permits: Enjoy unrestricted travel times.
Operating Hours & Key Restrictions
- Daylight Movement: Permitted seven days a week.
- Complete Bans:
- Major holidays.
- NJ Route 495 and Holland Tunnel.
- NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway.
- Special Access Requirements:
- I-95/NJ Turnpike (Ridgefield to GW Bridge).
- GW Bridge crossings (requires Port Authority notification).
Legal dimensions for heavy haul trucks
Length:
- 53′: On Interstates/designated highways (41′ kingpin to rear tandem).
- 48′: On secondary roads.
Width:
- 8’6″: On designated routes.
- 8′: Elsewhere.
Height:
- 13’6″: Maximum height.
Weight Limits:
- Gross: 80,000 lbs.
- Single axle: 22,400 lbs.
- Tandem: 34,000 lbs.
- Tridem: 56,400 lbs.
Escort Requirements
Escort Services by Route Type:
- Length:
- 100′: 1 escort.
- 120′: 2 escorts.
- Width:
- 14′: 1 escort.
- 16′: 2 escorts.
- Height:
- 14′: 1 escort + utility notifications required.
- Special Note: For heights >14′, you must notify utility companies, NJ DOT, and local authorities before moving.
Safety regulations for transporting oversized loads
- Marking and signage requirements for oversize loads:
- Lighting:
- Low beam headlights required.
- Functional tail lights on both tractor and trailer.
- Route planning for overweight vehicles Considerations:
- Bridge clearances.
- Urban area restrictions.
- Special roadway requirements.
Special Considerations
- Spring Load Restrictions: May apply.
- Urban Area Curfews: In certain municipalities.
- Tunnel Clearances: Require special attention.
- Permit Processing Times: Vary by load type.