Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Wyoming for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Wyoming legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Wyoming.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
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| Height | 14 ft |
| Length | 60 ft single unit or semitrailer; 81 ft semi/trailer combination |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs on primary/secondary routes; up to 117,000 lbs on Interstates per Table I formula |
Wyoming oversize permit rules
| Escorts | Two-lane highways: escort at 14 ft or wider, 110 ft or longer, or crossing the centerline; Interstate/4-lane divided: escort at 15 ft or wider; rear escort for rear overhang of 25 ft or more |
|---|---|
| Travel times | Oversize loads move in daylight only (limited exceptions); no escorted moves on 6 major holidays or holiday weekends |
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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Wyoming trip & fuel permits.
Wyoming oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Wyoming?
When the truck or load exceeds the Wyoming legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 14 ft, length 60 ft single unit or semitrailer; 81 ft semi/trailer combination.
What is the legal gross weight in Wyoming?
The legal gross weight in Wyoming is 80,000 lbs on primary/secondary routes; up to 117,000 lbs on Interstates per Table I formula. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Wyoming?
Two-lane highways: escort at 14 ft or wider, 110 ft or longer, or crossing the centerline; Interstate/4-lane divided: escort at 15 ft or wider; rear escort for rear overhang of 25 ft or more.
Can oversize loads travel at night or on weekends in Wyoming?
Oversize loads move in daylight only (limited exceptions); no escorted moves on 6 major holidays or holiday weekends.
How much does a Wyoming oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Wyoming 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