Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Connecticut for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Connecticut legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Connecticut.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | 53 ft trailer with max 43 ft kingpin |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs (5+ axle tractor-trailer, 51 ft+ wheelbase) |
Connecticut oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, annual indivisible load, divisible load (annual or monthly) |
|---|---|
| Travel times | Daylight only (half hour after sunrise to half hour before sunset); no Saturdays, Sundays or published holiday periods |
Maximum permitted width is generally 16 ft; superloads move at night only, usually with State Police escort.
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Connecticut trip & fuel permits.
Connecticut oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Connecticut?
When the truck or load exceeds the Connecticut legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 13 ft 6 in, length 53 ft trailer with max 43 ft kingpin.
What is the legal gross weight in Connecticut?
The legal gross weight in Connecticut is 80,000 lbs (5+ axle tractor-trailer, 51 ft+ wheelbase). A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Connecticut?
Daylight only (half hour after sunrise to half hour before sunset); no Saturdays, Sundays or published holiday periods.
How much does a Connecticut oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Connecticut 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