Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for New Mexico for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
New Mexico legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in New Mexico.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 14 ft |
| Gross weight | 86,400 lb gross |
New Mexico oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, multiple trip |
|---|---|
| Escorts | Escort required at 14 ft wide or more (may be required below 14 ft per the NMDOT escort map); 1 escort over 110 ft 1 in long, 2 over 120 ft 1 in; police escort possible at 20 ft wide |
| Travel times | Daylight only (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset) unless the permit allows continuous movement; no travel on holidays or in bad weather |
Escort vehicles must be certified by NMDOT or DPS before entering New Mexico.
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 Mexico 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 Mexico state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See New Mexico trip & fuel permits.
New Mexico oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in New Mexico?
When the truck or load exceeds the New Mexico legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 14 ft.
What is the legal gross weight in New Mexico?
The legal gross weight in New Mexico is 86,400 lb gross. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in New Mexico?
Escort required at 14 ft wide or more (may be required below 14 ft per the NMDOT escort map); 1 escort over 110 ft 1 in long, 2 over 120 ft 1 in; police escort possible at 20 ft wide.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in New Mexico?
Daylight only (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset) unless the permit allows continuous movement; no travel on holidays or in bad weather.
How much does a New Mexico oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the New Mexico 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