Single-Trip Oversize Permits in Oregon

Dec. 28, 2025, 11:07 a.m.
What Is a Single-Trip Oversize Permit? A Single-Trip Oversize Permit in Oregon allows a commercial vehicle to move one oversize or overweight load on a specific route for a limited time period. It is issued for one trip only, not for recurring or multiple movements.
Single-Trip Oversize Permits in Oregon

For Oregon Oversize Permits visit - https://www.oregontruckingonline.org/ and select the Oversizr box at the bottom while filling out Truck and Route information.

 

When Is a Single-Trip Permit Required?

You must obtain a single-trip oversize permit if your vehicle or load exceeds Oregon’s legal limits:

  • Width: Over 8 feet 6 inches

  • Height: Over 14 feet

  • Length:

    • Single vehicle over 40 feet

    • Combination vehicle over 65 feet

  • Weight: Over 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight

Even slightly exceeding these limits requires a permit.


 What Does the Permit Cover?

A single-trip oversize permit specifies:

  • Approved travel route

  • Travel dates and times

  • Vehicle and load dimensions

  • Escort (pilot car) requirements, if applicable

  • Special conditions (bridges, curfews, lighting, weather limits)

 Deviating from the approved route or conditions can result in fines or permit cancellation.


 Validity Period

  • Typically valid for up to 10 consecutive days

  • Valid only for the specific route listed

  • One-way travel only (return trip requires a new permit)


 Escort (Pilot Car) Requirements

Escort vehicles may be required depending on load size:

  • Width over 12 feet

  • Length over 85 feet

  • Height over 14 feet 6 inches (route-dependent)

Escort requirements vary by roadway type (two-lane vs interstate).


 Travel Time Restrictions

Single-trip oversize loads in Oregon are subject to:

  • Daylight travel only (most cases)

  • No travel on major holidays

  • Restricted travel during rush hours

  • Weather restrictions (fog, ice, snow, high winds)


 Required Information to Apply

To apply for a single-trip oversize permit, you’ll need:

  • Vehicle and trailer details

  • Axle configuration and weights

  • Exact load dimensions

  • Origin and destination

  • Requested travel dates

  • Carrier USDOT number


 Permit Cost

  • Fees vary depending on:

    • Load size and weight

    • Distance traveled

    • Route complexity

  • Overweight permits may include additional fees per mile or axle


 Who Can Apply?

  • Oregon-based carriers

  • Out-of-state carriers

  • Owner-operators

  • Specialized transport companies

Out-of-state carriers must still follow Oregon ODOT rules.


 Penalties for Non-Compliance

Operating without a valid single-trip permit may result in:

  • Fines

  • Vehicle out-of-service orders

  • Delays or forced offloading

  • Additional enforcement scrutiny


 When a Single-Trip Permit Is the Best Choice

A single-trip oversize permit is ideal when:

  • Transporting non-repetitive or one-time loads

  • Hauling construction equipment

  • Moving manufactured housing

  • Handling special or emergency shipments

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/mct/pages/over-dimension-operations-oregon.aspx