North Carolina oversize & overweight permits
Legal limits, escort thresholds and permit fee notes for hauling oversize or overweight loads through North Carolina (NC). Use the calculator to price your exact load and route.
Legal limits (no permit needed up to)
Pilot car & police escorts
How North Carolina charges permit fees
$30 flat rate
Summary for planning only — the state sets the final fee when the permit is issued and can change its rules at any time. Confirm with the North Carolina DOT before moving a load.
Questions
What size load needs an oversize permit in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, a load generally needs an oversize permit when it is wider than 8 ft 6 in, taller than 13 ft 6 in, or longer than 53 ft. Exact rules vary by vehicle type and route, so confirm with the North Carolina DOT.
When does a load need an overweight permit in North Carolina?
Loads over 80,000 lbs gross weight generally need an overweight permit in North Carolina, with fees that depend on weight and distance.
When are pilot cars or police escorts required in North Carolina?
Our data for North Carolina shows a rear pilot car from 12 ft wide, a front (lead) pilot car from 14 ft wide, and a police escort from 16 ft wide, or 250,000 lbs and over. Requirements can also depend on the route, so always confirm before you move.
Price your load through North Carolina
Enter the load in feet and inches, add your route, and Permitly adds up every state's fee, escorts and the permit service fee — then saves it as a quote you can export as a PDF.
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