Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Mississippi for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Mississippi legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Mississippi.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in (102 in) |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | 53 ft trailer |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lb |
Mississippi oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip oversize, single trip overweight, single trip oversize/overweight, oversize blanket, super load |
|---|---|
| Escorts | Daylight, 13' wide or more: 1 front escort on two-lane roads or 1 rear on divided highways (plus rear amber lights); at night, 10' wide or more: same rule; police escort may be required at 18' wide or more; front and/or rear escort over 99' total length or 15' overhang |
| Travel times | Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset up to 12' wide; 30 min after sunrise to 30 min before sunset over 12' wide); night moves possible for loads up to 12' wide; no movement on, or after noon the day before, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas |
Overwidth loads may not move in inclement weather, and posted bridges are off-limits.
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Mississippi trip & fuel permits.
Mississippi oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Mississippi?
When the truck or load exceeds the Mississippi legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in (102 in), height 13 ft 6 in, length 53 ft trailer.
What is the legal gross weight in Mississippi?
The legal gross weight in Mississippi is 80,000 lb. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Mississippi?
Daylight, 13' wide or more: 1 front escort on two-lane roads or 1 rear on divided highways (plus rear amber lights); at night, 10' wide or more: same rule; police escort may be required at 18' wide or more; front and/or rear escort over 99' total length or 15' overhang.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Mississippi?
Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset up to 12' wide; 30 min after sunrise to 30 min before sunset over 12' wide); night moves possible for loads up to 12' wide; no movement on, or after noon the day before, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
How much does a Mississippi oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Mississippi 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