Oregon Permit Fees-What Carriers Should Expect

Dec. 10, 2025, 12:14 p.m.
Oregon permit fees — what carriers should expect when obtaining oversize/overweight (OS/OW) or heavy-haul permits in the state. It also explains how fees are calculated and what extra costs you may encounter.
Oregon Permit Fees

Basic Administrative Fees

  • The basic state administrative fee for most OS/OW permits in Oregon is US$ 95.00 per truck.  

  • If you’re traveling through counties that impose their own fee, there may be an additional county fee (up to around US$ 95.00 per truck per county).  

  • These administrative fees are due at the time of application — even if the permit is not used.  

 Other Permit & Use Fees

Depending on the nature of your load (oversize, overweight, heavy haul, etc.), you may face additional fees beyond the base administrative cost:

  • If your vehicle or load exceeds the legal weight or axle limits, you must obtain a variance/over-dimension permit under Oregon’s weight tables.  

  • For heavy overweight loads (especially those exceeding legal gross or axle weights), Oregon uses a “Road Use Assessment Fee”. The fee depends on two main factors:

    1. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) (or requested gross weight)

    2. The number of axles on the vehicle/combination 

  • For very heavy and non-divisible loads requiring a “heavy haul” permit (or similar variances), the formula may be more complex and may involve a per-mile or per-axle calculation instead of a flat rate. 

Temporary & Trip Permits

For trucks without current registration in Oregon (or out-of-state carriers needing temporary credentials), there are specific trip permits:

  • A “Heavy Motor Vehicle Trip Permit” (for vehicles over certain weight thresholds or lacking valid registration for Oregon) costs US$ 143 and is valid for 10 days.  

  • For vehicles subject to Oregon’s weight-mile tax that need a temporary pass (e.g., for short-term operations, special loads), there’s a temporary pass fee (plus weight-mile tax for miles operated).  

 What Affects the Final Cost for Carriers

When you apply for a permit in Oregon, your final cost depends on multiple variables:

  • Type of load: oversize only vs. overweight vs. heavy haul vs. superload — heavier/wider loads cost more.

  • Number of axles and configuration: more axles or nonstandard axle spacing may increase road-use assessment fees.

  • Gross weight and requested weight allowance: heavy loads significantly over the legal limit attract higher fees.

  • Route and distance traveled on state highways: longer or more complex routes sometimes require higher fees or road-use assessments.

  • Number of counties traversed: passing through multiple counties may add multiple county-admin fees.

  • Permit type: single-trip, continuous/annual permits, or temporary trip permits — each has different fee structures.

 What Carriers Should Know / Plan For

  • The base cost is small — $95 per truck — but heavy/oversize loads add complexity and cost depending on weight, axles, and route.

  • Always calculate gross weight, axle configuration, and route before applying to estimate permit cost accurately.

  • If hauling heavy or non-divisible loads (machinery, large equipment, etc.), expect added fees beyond the basic administrative fee.

  • Ensure to include any applicable county fees if your route traverses multiple counties.

  • For occasional hauls over weight or without full registration, the $143 trip permit is an option — but only valid for short-term moves.