Do I Need a Permit to Haul My Equipment?
Whether you need a permit comes down to one question: does the machine plus trailer exceed any legal limit? If it stays within legal width, height, length, and weight, no permit is needed. If it crosses even one line, it does.
Run the four checks
Take the loaded dimensions and compare against the legal limits: 8'6" wide, 13'6" tall, legal trailer length, and about 80,000 lbs gross. If all four are under, you ship as standard freight. If any is over, you need the matching oversize or overweight permit for each state on the route.
You do not pull permits yourself
For commercial equipment transport, the carrier arranges the permits as part of the move. You provide the machine details; an experienced dispatcher handles the paperwork, fees, and routing. That is a core part of what you are paying for with a specialist.
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Skip the guesswork and the load-board bidding wars. Tell us the machine and the route, and one specialist prices it direct — permits and all.
(208) 495-2260Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my load needs a permit?
Compare the loaded width, height, length, and weight against legal limits (8'6" / 13'6" / legal length / ~80,000 lbs). Over any one and you need a permit.
Do I have to get the permits myself?
No — your carrier arranges all oversize and overweight permits and includes them in the quote.