Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Arkansas for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Arkansas legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Arkansas.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 14 ft |
| Length | 53 ft 6 in trailer (no overall limit) |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs (5+ axles) |
Arkansas oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, six-day county, annual (certain vehicles) |
|---|---|
| Escorts | 1 front escort over 12 ft wide on 2-lane roads; 1 rear escort over 14 ft on 4-lane divided highways; front and rear over 14 ft on other highways; front height-pole escort over 15 ft high |
| Travel times | Daylight only; weekends allowed; no movement on New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (nor the adjoining weekend when observed Mon/Fri); Little Rock I-30/I-40/I-630 curfew 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. |
Maximum permitted width is 18 ft on Interstates and 20 ft on other highways.
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your Arkansas permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Arkansas state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Arkansas trip & fuel permits.
Arkansas oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Arkansas?
When the truck or load exceeds the Arkansas legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 14 ft, length 53 ft 6 in trailer (no overall limit).
What is the legal gross weight in Arkansas?
The legal gross weight in Arkansas is 80,000 lbs (5+ axles). A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Arkansas?
1 front escort over 12 ft wide on 2-lane roads; 1 rear escort over 14 ft on 4-lane divided highways; front and rear over 14 ft on other highways; front height-pole escort over 15 ft high.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Arkansas?
Daylight only; weekends allowed; no movement on New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (nor the adjoining weekend when observed Mon/Fri); Little Rock I-30/I-40/I-630 curfew 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
How much does an Arkansas oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Arkansas state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states