Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Massachusetts for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Massachusetts legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Massachusetts.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in (12 ft 6 in in the Callahan and Sumner tunnels) |
| Length | 53 ft semitrailer |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lb (vehicles with 3+ axles) |
Massachusetts oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Irreducible load permit, per trip, irreducible load permit, annual, super load (single trip, over 130,000 lb), reducible load permit |
|---|---|
| Travel times | No movement from noon the day before to noon the day after New Year's Day, Independence Day and Christmas |
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Massachusetts trip & fuel permits.
Massachusetts oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Massachusetts?
When the truck or load exceeds the Massachusetts legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 13 ft 6 in (12 ft 6 in in the Callahan and Sumner tunnels), length 53 ft semitrailer.
What is the legal gross weight in Massachusetts?
The legal gross weight in Massachusetts is 80,000 lb (vehicles with 3+ axles). A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Massachusetts?
No movement from noon the day before to noon the day after New Year's Day, Independence Day and Christmas.
How much does a Massachusetts oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Massachusetts 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