Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for New Jersey for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
New Jersey legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in New Jersey.
| Width | 102 in (8 ft 6 in) on designated 102-inch truck network |
|---|---|
| Gross weight | 80,000 lb GVW (N.J.S.A. 39:3-84(b), as cited by NJ MVC) |
New Jersey oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip oversize/overweight, Code 23 special oversize trailer, annual ocean borne container (multiple-trip) |
|---|---|
| Escorts | 1 escort over 14 ft wide or 100 ft long; 2 escorts over 16 ft wide or 120 ft long; 1 more for an approved night move |
| Travel times | No travel from sunset to sunrise; none on listed holidays (plus the Friday before Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving); waivers possible |
A single escort leads on roads with fewer than 4 lanes and follows on roads with 4 or more lanes.
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See New Jersey trip & fuel permits.
New Jersey oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in New Jersey?
When the truck or load exceeds the New Jersey legal limits: width 102 in (8 ft 6 in) on designated 102-inch truck network.
What is the legal gross weight in New Jersey?
The legal gross weight in New Jersey is 80,000 lb GVW (N.J.S.A. 39:3-84(b), as cited by NJ MVC). A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in New Jersey?
1 escort over 14 ft wide or 100 ft long; 2 escorts over 16 ft wide or 120 ft long; 1 more for an approved night move.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in New Jersey?
No travel from sunset to sunrise; none on listed holidays (plus the Friday before Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Wednesday before Thanksgiving); waivers possible.
How much does a New Jersey oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New Jersey 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