Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Nebraska for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Nebraska legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Nebraska.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 14 ft 6 in |
| Length | 53 ft semitrailer; truck-tractor + single semitrailer exempt from 65 ft overall limit |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lb on Interstate; other highways per axle-group weight table |
Nebraska oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, continuous (annual), manufactured housing, self-propelled vehicle |
|---|---|
| Travel times | Over-dimension moves 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset; no travel on holidays. Overweight-only moves allowed 24/7 |
On divided highways a rear light bar may replace the escort vehicle when the permit says so.
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Nebraska trip & fuel permits.
Nebraska oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Nebraska?
When the truck or load exceeds the Nebraska legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 14 ft 6 in, length 53 ft semitrailer; truck-tractor + single semitrailer exempt from 65 ft overall limit.
What is the legal gross weight in Nebraska?
The legal gross weight in Nebraska is 80,000 lb on Interstate; other highways per axle-group weight table. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Nebraska?
Over-dimension moves 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset; no travel on holidays. Overweight-only moves allowed 24/7.
How much does a Nebraska oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Nebraska 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