Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Nevada for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Nevada legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Nevada.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 14 ft |
| Length | 70 ft overall (non-divisible loads); 10 ft front or rear overhang |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lb gross |
Nevada oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Five-day (single trip), annual, superload |
|---|---|
| Escorts | 2-3 lane roads: front pilot 12 ft 1 in to 14 ft wide; front + rear over 14 ft. 4-lane roads: rear pilot 14 ft 1 in to 16 ft; front + rear over 16 ft. Rear pilot over 110 ft long; front pilot with height pole over 15 ft 6 in high |
| Travel times | No travel in darkness, during holiday hours or on weekends unless the permit allows it; front and rear pilots required if night or holiday travel is allowed |
The original signed permit must be carried in the vehicle.
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 Nevada 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 Nevada state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Nevada trip & fuel permits.
Nevada oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Nevada?
When the truck or load exceeds the Nevada legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 14 ft, length 70 ft overall (non-divisible loads); 10 ft front or rear overhang.
What is the legal gross weight in Nevada?
The legal gross weight in Nevada is 80,000 lb gross. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Nevada?
2-3 lane roads: front pilot 12 ft 1 in to 14 ft wide; front + rear over 14 ft. 4-lane roads: rear pilot 14 ft 1 in to 16 ft; front + rear over 16 ft. Rear pilot over 110 ft long; front pilot with height pole over 15 ft 6 in high.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Nevada?
No travel in darkness, during holiday hours or on weekends unless the permit allows it; front and rear pilots required if night or holiday travel is allowed.
How much does a Nevada oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Nevada 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