Nebraska State Trucking Permit Information
NEBRASKA
DEPARTMENT OF ROADS
PERMIT OFFICE, ROOM 123
1400 NEBRASKA HWY 2
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68509
Nebraska State Trucking Permit Information website for overweight, wideload and oversized transport:
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PHONE: 402-471-0034
HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M
CENTRAL TIME
| LEGAL LIMITS | DESIGNATED HIGHWAY | ALL OTHER ROADS |
| Weight: | ||
| Single | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Tandem | 34,000 |
34,000 |
| Tridum | 42,000 | 34,000 |
| Gross Weight | 80,000 Federal Bridge Formula Applies |
95,000 |
| Width | 8'6" | 8' 6" |
| Height | 14'6" | 14'6" |
| Semi-trailers | 53' | 53' |
OVERHANG
Not applicable
EXEMPTIONS
Loads 8'6" wide or excess length does not apply to farm equipment in temporary movement during
daylight hours in normal course of farm operation, public utility and other construction and
maintenance material equipment is exempt from length requirements.
PERMIT LIMITS
ROUTINE ISSUE
| Weight: | Single |
20,000 |
| Tandem | 40,000 | |
| Tridum | 60,000 | |
| Quad | 70,000 | |
| Gross Weight: | Maximum 160,000 | Federal Bridge formula applies |
| Length: | 125' If over 85' long on interstates, a light bar must be affixed to the rear of the trailer | |
| Width: | 16' | |
| Height: | 16' | |
| If load exceeds any of these dimensions or 180,000 lbs., refer to the section on Super Loads. | ||
PERMITS VALID FOR:
Single trip permits are valid for ten (10) consecutive days.
OPERATING TIME
One-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset
WEEKEND TRAVEL
Travel seven days a week, one half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset
DIVISIBLE LOADS
No permit shall be issued for a vehicle carrying a load which can be dismantled or reduced
in size or weight (without great difficulty)
a load shall be so transported by a vehicle or combination of vehicles so that the least width
or length dimension becomes the width of the load
EXCEPTIONS
Removal of buckets, booms, counterweights, blades, etc is decided on a case by case basis. Blades
that are over 14' wide are usually removed and hauled separately. Buckets and booms are usually
considered as part of the equipment and are allowed to be hauled attached.
INFORMATION NEEDED TO ORDER A WIDE LOAD, OVERSIZE AND HEAVY HAUL PERMITS:
Make of truck and trailer, license number of truck and trailer, licensed or prorated weight, load
description, overall dimensions, semi-trailer and load, length, total gross weight, weight on axle,
individual axle spacings, origin, destination and where to send the permit.
ESCORTS FOR WIDELOAD AND OVERSIZED SHIPPING
| When Escorts are Needed | # Escorts |
| (Note: Rear escort must maintain a minimum of 300' distance from rear of O/O vehicle) | |
| On All State Highway System: | |
| Width over 12' Except for mobile homes or modular |
1* |
| Length over 100' may be required depending on routing and load |
1* |
| Height over 14'6" may be required depending on routing and load |
1 |
| Over 16', a pre-route survey will be required and a front escort with height pole | 1 Front |
| *On interstate or 4-lane divided highway an alternative light bar attachment may be allowed in lieu of an escort. Must have oversize signs on front and/or rear +4 (16") red flags on 4 corners + two 6" revolving amber lights at rear +1 revolving amber light on top of tractor | |
| Department of Roads reserves the right to require an escort vehicle for the front and rear of over dimensional vehicle or loads at any time the Department determines it to be necessary for safety purposes | |
*CONTACT STATE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON RESTRICTED TRAVEL FOR WIDELOADS,
OVERSIZED AND OVERWEIGHT PERMITTED CARGO
SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Nebraska does not post spring restrictions as such but does have certain highways restricted to no
overweight permits issued during a certain period of time when the frost is coming out of the ground.
Overweight, Oversized & Wideload SuperLoads
Loads 14' wide and 110,000 lbs are considered super loads. Loads over 16' high need a route survey.
Drawings must accompany request showing axle spacing weights. Allow 2-5 days for approval.
*CONTACT STATE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSIZED, OVERWEIGHT AND WIDE LOAD
SUPER LOADS
