Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Pennsylvania for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Pennsylvania legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Pennsylvania.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | 53 ft trailer (kingpin to rear axle max 41 ft); no overall combination limit |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
Pennsylvania oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Single trip, single-trip book permit, super load, seasonal/annual (construction truck, special mobile equipment), emergency movement authorization |
|---|---|
| Escorts | 1 pilot car over 13 ft wide, over 90 ft long, over 14 ft 6 in high, or over 15 ft rear overhang; police escort for super loads (over 16 ft wide, 160 ft long or 201,000 lbs) and buildings over 16 ft wide |
| Travel times | No movement sunset to sunrise, Saturday after noon, Sundays, or on 6 listed holidays and the day before (unless permit says otherwise); urbanized areas limited to 3-7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-sunset |
Single-trip permits are valid for one trip in one direction and expire after 5 authorized weekdays.
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Pennsylvania trip & fuel permits.
Pennsylvania oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Pennsylvania?
When the truck or load exceeds the Pennsylvania legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 13 ft 6 in, length 53 ft trailer (kingpin to rear axle max 41 ft); no overall combination limit.
What is the legal gross weight in Pennsylvania?
The legal gross weight in Pennsylvania is 80,000 lbs. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Pennsylvania?
1 pilot car over 13 ft wide, over 90 ft long, over 14 ft 6 in high, or over 15 ft rear overhang; police escort for super loads (over 16 ft wide, 160 ft long or 201,000 lbs) and buildings over 16 ft wide.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Pennsylvania?
No movement sunset to sunrise, Saturday after noon, Sundays, or on 6 listed holidays and the day before (unless permit says otherwise); urbanized areas limited to 3-7:30 a.m., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-sunset.
How much does a Pennsylvania oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Pennsylvania 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