E-Permits

The 129,000 Primary Network Permit allows a vehicle combination hauling a divisible load to exceed 105,500 pounds up to 129,000-pound GVW. All axle weights must be legal. No single trailer may exceed 53’. Cargo carrying length may not exceed 100’.

View the most current map for travel on designated routes. 

• The Single Trip Permit is sold for a single trip or multi trips in a 24-hour period. The price of the permit is $20 with a $10 routing fee.
• The 30-Day Permit is $100
• The Annual Permit is $700 and is valid for 365 days.

The vehicle must comply with the following criteria:

1. Vehicle must have sufficient number of axles and bridge length using the inner and outer bridge formula.
2. Tires and axle weights must be legal.
3. Gross weight may not exceed 129,000 pounds.
4. North Dakota registered vehicles must be licensed for 105,5000 pounds GVW.

Out-of-state vehicles not licensed in ND or not registered for 105,500 pounds GVW under IRP are subject to the $20 72-hour trip permit.

A single trip oversize/overweight permit is required for a non-reducible oversize and/or overweight load movement that exceeds North Dakota legal vehicle size and weight limits. See the ND Legal Vehicle Size and Weight Guide and the ND Weight Limitations Chart for further information.

The online system (E-Permits) accepts single trip permit for all oversize/overweight load movements. Axle weights shall not exceed maximum permitted limits. See the Permit Policy for Movement of Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and/or Loads for further information. The maximum weight on a tandem axle is 40,000 lbs. and a single axle is 22,000 lbs. when the GVW exceeds 150,000 pounds.

A single trip permit is valid for one load movement up to five days.

A single trip permit is required for the movement of an oversize manufactured home in the state of ND. The permit is valid for five days. A paper copy of the permit must be in possession prior to movement.

The following information will be required when purchasing a permit on-line:

Power unit - year, make, serial number, license number-state, ND registered gross vehicle weight, and the rated gross vehicle weight.

Insurance coverage on the power unit is required in the amount not less than $100,000 bodily injury liability per person, $300,000 bodily injury liability per accident, and $50,000 property damage liability.

Manufactured home: year, make, serial number, HUD number, if applicable.

When weight is requested, must provide number of axles, number of tires per axle, tire width, measurement from axle center to axle, and axle weights.

Movement from and to

• Route of travel (highways)
• Start date of travel
• Owner name, street, and city are required when home originates from, or destination is within ND.

The on-line system accepts up to 18 feet in overall width, 18 feet in overall height, 200 feet in width and 150,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

See the Manufactured Housing Permit Policy for more information.

Special mobile equipment (SME) is a non-reducible self-propelled vehicle that exceeds ND legal vehicle size and weight limits. Example of SME: truck crane, concrete pump unit, etc. (excludes earthmoving equipment.) A single trip permit is required when traveling on the state highway system. The permit for a one-way trip is valid for five days or for multiple trips made within a 24-hour period. The permit fee is $25 minimum.  May also be subject to ton mile fees during spring thaw or if travel is on highways with load limits year around.  A legible paper or electronic permit must be in possession prior to the movement.   

The following information will be required when purchasing a permit on-line: 

• SME vehicle: year, make, serial number, license number, and state (optional)
• Overall dimensions:  width, height, length, front and rear overhang
• Weights: number of axles, number of tires per axle, tire width (first number on sidewall), measurement from axle center to axle center, axle weights, and track width. (For axle weight chart, see pages 4 and 5, Permit Policy For Non-Divisible Oversize and Overweight Vehicle and Load Movements. Depending on the vehicle's axle track width, it may be necessary to download a schematic of the vehicle track width when applying for a permit. (Diagram for track width)
• Origin and destination
• Route of travel (optional)
• Start date of travel
• Start time of travel, if applicable

A work-over service rig is a non-reducible, self-propelled vehicle that exceeds ND legal vehicle size and weight limits. A single trip permit is required when traveling on the state highway system. The permit for a one-way trip is valid for five days or for multiple trips made within a 24-hour period. The permit fee is $100. A paper copy of the permit must be in possession prior to movement.

The following information will be required when purchasing a permit on-line:

• Work-over service rig: year, make, serial number, license number and state (optional)
• Overall dimensions: width, height, length, front and rear overhang (when applicable)
• Weights: number of axles, number of tires per axle, tire width (first number on sidewall), measurement from axle center to axle, and axle weights. For axle weight tables 1 and 2 on pages 3 and 4, see Permit Policy for Movement of Oversize and Overweight Work-over Service Rigs 
• Origin and Destination
• Route of travel (optional)
• Start date of travel
• Start time of travel, if applicable
• Start date of travel
• Start time of travel, if applicable

The LCV permit allows a vehicle combination hauling a divisible load to exceed 105,500 pounds but not to exceed 131,000 pounds GVW. All axle weights must be legal. Travel is restricted by the Weight Limitations Map, Length Limitations Map, or otherwise posted structures or highways. Travel is NOT allowed on the interstate system, county, township or city streets. Travel is not allowed on state highways posted for 80,000 pounds GVW. Travel is not allowed on highways designated for an overall length limit of 75 feet.

An LCV permit can be purchased between December 1 through March 7. If spring load restrictions become effective prior to March 7 the permit is no longer valid.

Single trip and 30-, 60-, or 90-day LCV permits are available to purchase. The fee for a single trip permit is $20. The permit is valid for a one-way trip not to exceed 3 days or for multiple movements in one 24-hour period. The fee for each 30-day LCV permit is $100.

The longer combination vehicle must comply with the following criteria:

1. Vehicles must have sufficient number of axles and bridge length for the GVW desired as shown on the Extension to Weight Limitations Chart.
2. Tire and axle weights must be legal.
3. Gross vehicle weight may not exceed 131,000 pounds.
4. North Dakota registered vehicles must be licensed for 105,500 pounds GVW.
5. Out-of-state vehicles not licensed in ND or not registered for 105,500 pounds GVW under IRP are subject to the $20 72-hour trip permit.

Trip Permit: A temporary trip permit is required in lieu of ND registration. Applies only on vehicles of NON-resident carriers.

North Dakota is a member of the International Registration Plan (IRP).
A 72-hour trip permit must be purchased on out-of-state registered vehicles not registered in the state of ND when traveling on the ND highway system. The 72-hour (3-day) trip permit is $20.

The 72-hour trip permit is required on the vehicle of a nonresident carrier under any one of the following conditions:

1. Two-axle single unit vehicle exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
2. A single unit vehicle with more than two axles.
3. A vehicle combination with a two-axle power unit and a GVW exceeding 26,000 pounds.
4. A vehicle combination with a power unit of three or more axles.
5. When any one of the above listed vehicles under items 1, 2, 3 or 4, are not registered under the IRP.
   • Any vehicle having a gross weight greater than what the vehicle is registered for.
6. All vehicles from the following states and provinces with 3-axles or more including charter buses, and all vehicle combinations with power units with more than 2-axles and exceeding 26,000 pounds GVW or registered GW.
   • Alaska
   • Mexico
   • Northwest Territories
   • Yukon

Vehicles Exempt from the 72-hour Trip Permit

1. Tourists
2. Persons transporting their own household goods with their own vehicle for home relocation.
3. Vehicles registered through reciprocal agreement.
   • Carriers from IRP states or provinces that have original cab cards for their power unit from their base state with ND listed.
   • Reciprocity Agreements with neighboring states/provinces.
4. All two-axle single unit vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds GVW or less and based licensed in an IRP jurisdiction.
5. Vehicle combinations with two-axle power unit and a GVW of 26,000 pounds or less.
6. All charter buses regardless of axles and GVW -- except Mexico, Alaska, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.

A single trip overdimensional only permit is valid for loads exceeding 8'6" wide, 14' high, or 53' long. All axle and bridge weights must be legal.

A single trip permit is valid for one load movement up to five days.

The price of a single trip permit is $20 plus an $8 service routing fee.

A Fuel Permit can be purchased in lieu of obtaining an International Fuel Tax License (IFTA). Applies only to vehicles of NON-resident carriers.

North Dakota is a member of the IFTA. Nonresidents may purchase a 72-hour fuel permit in lieu of obtaining an IFTA license for their vehicle. A fuel permit is $15 and valid for 72 hours or when the vehicle leaves the state, whichever occurs first. The fuel permit is valid for one trip only.

The 72-hour fuel permit is required under any one of the following conditions:

1. Two-axle single unit vehicle exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
2. A vehicle combination with a two-axle power unit and a GVW exceeding 26,000 pounds.
3. A single unit vehicle with three or more axles regardless of the weight.
4. A vehicle combination with a power unit of three or more axles.
5. When any one of the above listed vehicles under items 1, 2, 3 or 4, do not have an IFTA license.
6. Carriers from Alaska, Northwest Territories, Yukon or Mexico who have not become a member of IFTA through another jurisdiction.
7. Nonresident carriers who are operating Intrastate only or working in the state and do not have an IFTA license.

Vehicles Exempt from the Fuel Permit

1. Vehicles carrying a completed copy of an IFTA license cab cards and a door decal.
2. All North Dakota base-licensed vehicles.
3. All two-axle single unit vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds GVW or less.
4. Vehicle combinations with two-axle power unit and a GVW of 26,000 pounds or less.
5. ALL Minnesota registered vehicles within the 20-mile free zone. Travel does not have to be by the most direct route.
6. Minnesota and South Dakota farm registered motor vehicles hauling their own products or supplies for the farm.
7. Leased vehicles carrying IFTA fuel license cards issued to the leasing companies.
8. Tourists, motor homes, other recreational vehicles used for personal pleasure.
9. Persons transporting their own household goods with their own or rented vehicles for home relocation.
10. Non-highway motorized equipment that is not registered, such as farm tractors, truck crane, and earthmoving equipment.

A single trip building and/or trunnion permit is required for all non-reducible, oversize and/or overweight load movements that exceed North Dakota legal vehicle size limits. Review the ND Legal Vehicle Size and Weight Guide and the ND Weight Limitations Chart for further information.

The online e-permits system accepts application for single trip permits for oversize/overweight loads movements. Axle weights shall not exceed maximum permitted limits. See the Building Moving Permit Policy or the Heavy Load Permit Policy for loads in excess of 200,000 pounds. The maximum weight on a tandem axle is 40,000 pounds and a single axle is 22,000 pounds when the GVW exceeds 150,000 pounds. If there are 8 tires per axle and additional weight is needed, it should be annotated in the miscellaneous tab in the remarks. Permit staff will change the weight on the axle once it has been submitted for review.

When exceeding 200,000 pounds gross or when there are 8 tires on an axle, a vehicle loading diagram must be uploaded in the routing portion of the permit. If the load exceeds 20 feet wide, a traffic control plan is required. The traffic control plan can be uploaded into the vehicle loading diagram.

A single trip permit is valid for one load movement up to five days.

Farm Product & Solid Waste 10 Percent Weight Exemption Permit: Valid between July 15 - November 30. This permit allows a vehicle 10% more weight when hauling a harvested product from the field of harvest to the initial point of storage or to the first point of sale and transfer of possession during harvest: or from the point of initial storage to the first point of sale and transfer of possession during the current year’s harvest.  Solid waste, sugar beets, and potatoes may be hauled from any location to a point of storage with 10% more weight.   Gross vehicle weight (GVW) not to exceed 105,500 pounds. The fee is $50 per 30-day period.

The weight exemption permit is valid for 10% over legal axle weights and/or 10% over legal exterior bridge distance (measurement between extreme axle centers), whichever is more restrictive. The vehicle must be registered for its maximum legal gross vehicle weight. The 10% weight exemption permit cannot be used in conjunction with an equipment approval certificate.

Travel is not allowed on the interstate system, county, township, or city streets. When traveling on state highways posted for 80,000 pounds GVW, the GVW cannot exceed 88,000 pounds. On all other state highways the GVW CANNOT exceed 105,500 pounds GVW. (Gross Vehicle Weight Limitations Map)

The permit and decal must also be carried in the vehicle to be valid.

AXLE/GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

1.    Tire weight may not exceed 605 pounds per inch width of tire. (550 lbs. plus 10 %)

Examples:

• 8:25 inch tire on a steering axle = 9,075 plus 10% = 9,983 lbs.
• 9:00 inch tire on a steering axle = 9,900 plus 10% = 10,890 lbs.
• 10:00 inch tire on a steering axle = 11,000 plus 10% = 12,100 lbs.
• 11:00 inch tires on a steering axle=12,100 plus 10% = 13,310 lbs.

2.    Single axle weight (4 tires) may not exceed 22,000 pounds. (20,000 lbs. plus 10%)

Examples:

• 8:25 inch tires = 18,150 lbs. plus 10% = 19,965 lbs.
• 9:00 inch tires = 19,800 lbs. plus 10% = 21,780 lbs.
• 10:00 inch tires = 20,000 lbs. plus 10% = 22,000 lbs.

3.    Tandem axle weight (8 tires) may not exceed 37,400 pounds. (34,000 lbs. plus 10%)

Examples:

• 7:50 inch tire = 33,000 lbs. plus 10% = 36,300 lbs.
• 8:00 inch tire or larger qualify for 34,000 lbs. plus 10% = 37,400 lbs.

4.    Triple axle weight (12 tires) may not exceed 52,800 pounds. (48,000 lbs. plus 10%, not to exceed 18,700 lbs. per axle)

5.    Gross vehicle weights are determined by number of axles and the measurement between extreme axle centers.

Examples:

• 3 axles x 16 feet = 48,000 lbs. plus 10% = 52,800 lbs.
• 4 axles x 22 feet = 56,500 lbs. plus 10% = 62,150 lbs.
• 5 axles x 48 feet = 78,000 lbs. plus 10% = 85,800 lbs.
• 5 axles x 51 feet = 80,000 lbs. plus 10% = 88,000 lbs.

Vehicle combinations of six or more axles also qualify for the 10% additional weight as determined by the ND Weight Limitations Chart (pdf).

Wintertime 10 Percent Weight Exemption Permit: Valid between December 1 - March 7. This permit allows a vehicle 10% more weight when hauling a divisible load, not to exceed a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 105,500 pounds. (If spring load restrictions become effective prior to March 7, the 10% weight exemption permit is cancelled.) The fee is $50 per 30 day period.

Carriers purchasing a wintertime weight exemption permit and hauling a divisible load are authorized to haul 10% more weight. The permit is valid for 10% over legal axle weights and/or 10% over legal exterior bridge distance (measurement between extreme axle centers), whichever is more restrictive. The GVW MAY NOT exceed 105,500 pounds. The vehicle must be registered for its maximum legal gross vehicle weight. A 10% weight exemption permit cannot be used in conjunction with the equipment approval certificate.

Travel is not allowed on the interstate system, county, township, or city streets. When traveling on state highways posted for 80,000 pounds GVW, the GVW cannot exceed 88,000 pounds. On all other state highways the GVW CANNOT exceed 105,500 pounds GVW. (Gross Vehicle Weight Limitations Map)

No travel is allowed over the following bridge structures:

1. ND 31, MP 31.012.802, 12 miles N. of SD Line over Cannonball River
2. ND 32, MP 32-006.121, 5 miles south of Forman over Wild Rice River

The 10% weight exemption window sticker must be displayed in the lower left corner of the windshield, or the permit is invalid. The permit and decal must also be carried in the vehicle to be valid.

AXLE/GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

1. Tire weight may not exceed 605 pounds per inch width of tire. (550lbs. plus 10 %)
   • Example:
     • 8:25-inch tire on a steering axle = 9,075 plus 10% = 9,983 lbs.
     • 9:00-inch tire on a steering axle = 9,900 plus 10% = 10,890 lbs.
     • 10:00-inch tire on a steering axle = 11,000 plus 10% = 12,100 lbs.
     • 11:00-inch tires on a steering axle=12,100 plus 10% = 13,310 lbs.
2. Single axle weight (4 tires) may not exceed 22,000 pounds. (20,000 lbs. plus 10%)
   • Example:
     • 8:25-inch tires = 18,150 lbs. plus 10% = 19,965 lbs.
     • 9:00-inch tires = 19,800 lbs. plus 10% = 21,780 lbs.
     • 10:00-inch tires = 20,000 lbs. plus 10% = 22,000 lbs.
     • 11:00-inch tires on a steering axle=12,100 plus 10% = 13,310 lbs.
3. Tandem axle weight (8 tires) may not exceed 37,400 pounds. (34,000 lbs. plus 10%)
   • Example:
     • 7:50-inch tire = 33,000 lbs. plus 10% = 36,300 lbs.
     • 8:00-inch tire or larger qualify for 34,000 lbs. plus 10% = 37,400 lbs.
4. Triple axle weight (12 tires) may not exceed 52,800 pounds. (48,000 lbs. plus 10%, not to exceed 18,700 lbs. per axle)
5. Gross vehicle weights are determined by number of axles and the measurement between extreme axle centers.
   • Example:
     • 3 axles x 16 feet = 48,000 lbs. plus 10% = 52,800 lbs.
     • 4 axles x 22 feet = 56,500 lbs. plus 10% = 62,150 lbs.
     • 5 axles x 48 feet = 78,000 lbs. plus 10% = 85,800 lbs.
     • 5 axles x 51 feet = 80,000 lbs. plus 10% = 88,000 lbs.

Vehicle combinations of six or more axles also qualify for the 10% additional weight as determined by the ND Weight Limitations Chart (pdf).

Combination Harvest/Winter (Durational) 10 Percent Weight Exemption Permit: Valid from July 15 through March 7. During harvest season, July 15 through November 30, applicable rules shall apply as explained below. During the winter season, December 1 through March 7, sooner if spring weight limits go into effect, applicable rules shall apply as explained below. The permit fee is $250. The permit must be carried in the vehicle to be valid. The 10% weight exemption window decal must be displayed in the lower left corner of the windshield or the permit is invalid. This permit is available to purchase only through October 31.

During the harvest season, the permit allows a vehicle 10% more weight when hauling harvested farm product from the field to the 1st point of storage. Solid waste, sugar beets, and potatoes may be hauled from any location to a point of storage with 10% more weight. The weight exemption permit is valid for 10% over legal axle weights or 10% over legal exterior bridge distance (measurement between extreme axle centers), whichever is more restrictive. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall not to exceed 105,500 pounds. The vehicle must be registered for its maximum legal gross vehicle weight. The 10% weight exemption permit cannot be used in conjunction with an equipment approval certificate.

Travel is not allowed on the interstate system, county, township, or city streets. When traveling on state highways posted for 80,000 pounds GVW, the GVW cannot exceed 88,000 pounds. On all other state highways the GVW CANNOT exceed 105,500 pounds GVW. (Gross Vehicle Weight Limitations Map). Travel is not allowed over the following bridge structures:

1. ND 31, MP 31.012.802, 12 miles N. of SD Line over Cannonball River
2. ND 32, MP 32-006.121, 5 miles south of Forman over Wild Rice River

The 10% weight exemption window decal must be displayed in the lower left corner of the windshield or the permit is invalid. The permit must also be carried in the vehicle to be valid.

AXLE/GROSS WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

1. Tire weight may not exceed 605 pounds per inch width of tire. (550lbs. plus 10 %)
   • Example:
     • 8:25-inch tire on a steering axle = 9,075 plus 10% = 9,983 lbs.
     • 9:00-inch tire on a steering axle = 9,900 plus 10% = 10,890 lbs.
     • 10:00-inch tire on a steering axle = 11,000 plus 10% = 12,100 lbs.
     • 11:00-inch tires on a steering axle=12,100 plus 10% = 13,310 lbs.
2. Single axle weight (4 tires) may not exceed 22,000 pounds. (20,000 lbs. plus 10%)
   • Example:
     • 8:25-inch tires = 18,150 lbs. plus 10% = 19,965 lbs.
     • 9:00-inch tires = 19,800 lbs. plus 10% = 21,780 lbs.
     • 10:00-inch tires = 20,000 lbs. plus 10% = 22,000 lbs.
3. Tandem axle weight (8 tires) may not exceed 37,400 pounds. (34,000 lbs. plus 10%)
   • Example:
     • 7:50-inch tire = 33,000 lbs. plus 10% = 36,300 lbs.
     • 8:00-inch tire or larger qualify for 34,000 lbs. plus 10% = 37,400 lbs.
4. Triple axle weight (12 tires) may not exceed 52,800 pounds. (48,000 lbs. plus 10%, not to exceed 18,700 lbs. per axle)
5. Gross vehicle weights are determined by number of axles and the measurement between extreme axle centers.
   • Example:
     • 3 axles x 16 feet = 48,000 lbs. plus 10% = 52,800 lbs.
     • 4 axles x 22 feet = 56,500 lbs. plus 10% = 62,150 lbs.
     • 5 axles x 48 feet = 78,000 lbs. plus 10% = 85,800 lbs.
     • 5 axles x 51 feet = 80,000 lbs. plus 10% = 88,000 lbs.

Vehicle combinations of six or more axles also qualify for the 10% additional weight as determined by the ND Weight Limitations Chart (pdf).

Non-residents engaged in custom combining in North Dakota (ND) may purchase a custom combine permit in lieu of obtaining permits for ND registration and over-dimensional movements. The custom combine permit is valid from June 1 through December 31st of each calendar year. Prior to June 1, nonresident custom combine vehicles traveling in or through ND are subject to a trip permit, fuel permit, and oversize permit.

The custom combine permit authorizes the movement of one of the following:

1. Combine
2. Two combines on a semi-trailer or trailer, and length of the semi-trailer and load does not exceed 60 feet.
3. Two combine headers side by side not to exceed a width of 12 feet.
4. Farm tractor
5. Grain cart
6. Non-reducible implement of machinery necessary for custom combine operations only.

A fuel permit must also be purchased if your company is not a member of IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement.) The $15 fuel permit is valid until the vehicle leaves the state.

Overwidth mobile homes being towed by nonresident custom combiners are subject to mobile home single trip permits.

NOTE: Accompanying vehicles are subject to temporary registration. Temporary registration is available at www.dot.nd.gov, under "Public" click on "Non-Resident Temporary Registration".

Nonresidents engaged in custom combining in North Dakota must comply with the following travel restrictions and safety requirements for oversize vehicles and/or load movements.

Travel Restrictions

• Custom combine permits shall authorize over-dimensional movement between sunrise and sunset.
• All overwidth load movements exceeding 16 feet shall not be authorized to travel on Saturday after 12 noon, all day Sunday, and on holidays of New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• When any above-named holiday is on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be the holiday.
• When any above-named holiday is on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be the holiday.
• No overwidth movement exceeding 16 feet in width will be authorized to travel from 12 noon the day before the holiday until sunrise the day after the holiday.
• Custom combine permits do not authorize movement when inclement weather prevails, highways are slippery, or when visibility is poor.
• Custom combine permits do not authorize travel on the shoulders of a road.
• All over-dimensional vehicles and/or loads shall have red or bright orange flags, a minimum of 12 inches by 12 inches, displayed on the traffic side front and rear.
• When the overall length of an over-dimensional movement exceeds 75 feet in length, there shall be at least one 12 inch by 60 inch OVERSIZE LOAD sign on the rear. The lettering shall be black on yellow background. Letters shall be at least 8 inches high with a 1 inch brush stroke.
• All motor vehicles when transporting loads must be loaded and secured to prevent the shifting or falling of the load.
• The towing vehicle must have two mirrors to reflect to the rear a view of 200 feet for the driver.

The bridge length permit allows a single unit truck with an axle group consisting of 4 or more axles with the same weight on the state system as is allowed on the interstate system. The single unit straight truck must meet the following requirements:

1. Single unit straight truck only
2. Vehicle must have sufficient axles and bridge lengths for gross weight desired, see Weight Limitations Chart.
3. Gross vehicle weight cannot exceed 80,000 pounds.
4. No axle shall exceed 19,000 pounds.
5. No tire shall exceed 550 pounds per inch of tire width.
6. Vehicle must be registered for gross weight of vehicle and load.
7. A vehicle equipped with more than 4 axles, additional axles shall be steerable, castering, or pivoting axles.
8. Bridge length permit cannot be used in conjunction with any other weight exemption permit.
9. During spring thaw or when travel is on a highway with load limits, axle weights will be reduced.

Annual permit is $150 and is valid for 365 days.

Bridge Length Permit Policy

An annual overlength permit can be purchased in lieu of a single trip permit. Legal length of a straight truck is 50 feet. The legal length of a trailer and/or load is 53 feet.  A permit is required if these lengths are exceeded.

All other dimensions (height and width) must be legal.  All axle, bridge lengths, and gross weight must be legal.  Axle/gross vehicle weight cannot exceed weight limits imposed on highways during spring thaw or if travel is on a highway with year-round load limits.  The overlength permit excludes hauling hay, straw, or manufactured homes.

An overlength permit can be issued for up to 120’ long and is valid for 365 days.

The fee for the annual overlength permit is $150. 

An annual overwidth permit can be purchased in lieu of a single trip permit when a vehicle/load exceeds the legal width of 8’6”. All other dimensions (length and height) must be legal. All axle weights, bridge lengths, and gross weight must be legal. Axle/gross vehicle weight cannot exceed weight limits imposed on highways during spring thaw or when travel is on a highway with load limits year round. The permit excludes hauling of hay, straw, and manufactured homes.

The overwidth permit can be issued up to 14’6” wide.

The permit must be non-reducible for width unless the overall width of the load is 10’ or less.

The permit is valid for 365 days. The fee for the annual overwidth permit is $150.

The seasonal permit authorizes commercial movement of any one of the following over-width vehicles or loads:

• hay,
• grain cleaner,
• hay grinder,
• forage harvester,
• fertilizer spreader,
• agricultural chemical applicator being transported by another vehicle and for the movement of over-width and overweight self-propelled fertilizer spreaders and self-propelled chemical applicators.

A seasonal permit is valid for 365 days and may be purchased in lieu of a single trip permit. The fee for the seasonal permit is $50.

When obtaining a seasonal permit, a carrier must provide proof of insurance coverage in an amount not less than $300,000 bodily injury liability for each person; $300,000 bodily liability for each accident; and at least $300,000 for property damage liability. Carriers must also provide the insurance company name, policy number, and expiration date.

Vehicles hauling hay are restricted to the following maximum size and weight limits:

• Truck-mounted Stackmover
• Width – Exempt
• Height – 17’6
• Length – 56’

All axle weights and gross vehicle weight (GVW) must be legal. The GVW is also determined by the federal weight formula. Refer to the Weight Limitation Chart for further information.

Truck-tractor semi-trailer and/or trailer combinations

• Width – 12’
• Height – 15’
• Length - Legal

The length of a trailer or semi-trailer shall not exceed 53 feet. A vehicle combination of 2, 3, or 4 units including the load, that exceed 75 feet in overall length shall not exceed 95 feet or 110 feet in overall length when traveling on 4-lane divided highways, the interstate system, and designated state highways.

All axle weights and GVW must be legal. The GVW is also determined by the federal weight formula.
When traveling on the interstate system, with a GVW in excess of 80,000 pounds, a carrier must also obtain a single trip interstate permit prior to traveling on the interstate system. The GVW cannot exceed 105,500 pounds.

Vehicle towing bale handler

• Width – 12’10 (includes loading arm)
• Height – 15’
• Length – Legal

The length of the bale handler shall not exceed 60 feet. All axle weights and GVW must be legal. The GVW is also determined by the federal weight formula.

A North Dakota farmer or rancher moving their own hay (bales or haystacks) is not required to have a seasonal permit or single trip permit, regardless of the type of equipment used. A farm truck with mounted haystack moving equipment is considered an implement of husbandry and exempt from registration.

The following vehicles are restricted to the size and weight limits shown below: grain cleaner, hay grinder, forage harvester, fertilizer spreader or chemical applicator transported by another vehicle:

• Width – to be completed by carrier
• Height – legal
• Length – legal

All axle weights and GVW must be legal. The GVW is also determined by the federal weight formula.

A self-propelled fertilizer spreader or a self-propelled chemical applicator is restricted to the following size and weight limits:

• Width – to be completed by carrier
• Height – legal
• Length – legal

Weight - No single axle can exceed 22,000 pounds. No axle can exceed 550 pounds per inch width of tire. Travel is not allowed on the interstate system when a single axle exceeds the legal axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
All movements shall be restricted to travel from Sunrise to Sunset, except self-propelled fertilizer spreaders and self-propelled agricultural chemical applicators.

Self-propelled fertilizer spreaders and self-propelled chemical applicators operating under their own power may travel between sunset and sunrise provided they have proper lighting. NO travel is allowed on the interstate system between sunset and sunrise. (See lighting requirements below)

Movement is not authorized during inclement weather; highways are slippery; or when visibility is poor.

The seasonal permit does not authorize travel on the interstate system when using a truck-mounted stackmover to haul hay, or when the single axle on a laden self-propelled fertilizer spreader or a laden self-propelled chemical applicator exceeds 20,000 pounds.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Towing vehicles must have two mirrors to reflect a rearview of 200 feet to the driver.

All commercial oversize vehicles must be equipped in accordance with the requirements and specifications of Parts 393 and 396 of 49 CFR.

Flagging
Carriers must comply with the following flagging requirements when the vehicle and/or load do not exceed 14’6” in overall width:

1. Red or bright orange flags (12”x12”) are to be mounted on the most practical outside dimension on the traffic side of the vehicle of load, front and rear. If one flag is visible from both front and rear, only one flag is required; or
2. The over-width movement may be followed by a pilot car equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing amber light(s) that is visible from the rear for a minimum distance of 500 feet; or
3. The over-width vehicle or vehicle towing or hauling an over-width load, may be equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing amber light(s) that is visible from the rear for a minimum distance of 500 feet.

Flagging requirements for haystack moving equipment or any other vehicle or load that exceeds 14’6” in overall width:

1. A red or bright orange 12”x12” flag shall be mounted on a pole showing the extreme outside width and height on the traffic side of load. If one flag is not clearly visible from the front and rear, then flags must be mounted on both the front and rear of the vehicle; or
2. The over-width movement shall be preceded and followed by pilot cars equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing amber light(s) mounted on top of the highest part of the vehicle that is visible for a minimum distance of 500 feet; or
3. The vehicle or vehicle towing or hauling the load is equipped with a lighted rotating or flashing amber light(s) that is visible from the front and rear for a minimum distance of 500 feet.

Signage
When the overall length of a vehicle combination exceeds 75 feet (22.86 m) in length, there must be a minimum 12” x 60” (304.8 mm x 1524 mm) OVERSIZE LOAD sign on the rear. The lettering must be black on yellow background. Letters must be at least 8 inches (203.2 mm) high with 1-inch (25.4 mm) brush stroke (trailer or semi-trailer and load length cannot exceed 53 feet).

Lighting
Self-propelled fertilizer spreaders and self-propelled agricultural chemical applicators traveling between sunrise and sunset must comply with the following lighting requirements:

Vehicular hazard signal lamps are to be used to display warning to the front; and must be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practical. The lamps must display simultaneous flashing white or amber lights, or any shade of color between amber and white.

Vehicular hazard signal lamps used to display warning to the rear must be mounted at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practical. The lamps must display simultaneous flashing amber or red lights, or any shade of color between amber and red.

These warning lights must be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet in normal sunlight.

*Please review the Seasonal Permit Policy, Length Limitations Map and Weight Limitations Map before utilizing any Seasonal Permit.

*View the Vertical Clearance Listing

A single unit truck with three or four axles in a group in the rear will be allowed to exceed maximum gross axle weight of 48,000 pounds with an approved equipment permit, provided it meets the following requirements:

1. Distance from the center of the steering axle to the center first axle of the 3 or 4 axle group is 14 feet or more.
2. All axles in the 3 or 4-axle group must have dual tires except that a super single tire must be a minimum of 14 inch or 355 mm tire width.
3. The gross weight of the 3 or 4-axle group may not exceed 51,000 pounds.
   • No axle in the group shall exceed 19,000 pounds.
   • No tire shall exceed 550 pounds per inch of tire width.
4. The steering axle shall have a tire width of 12 inches or larger
   • No tire shall exceed 550 pounds per inch of tire width.
5. Gross vehicle weight shall not exceed 64,000 pounds.
6. Axle weights shall be reduced when travel is on Class 3 and Class 4 highways, as shown on the Permit Bridge Load Limitations Map (9-2 A)
7. No travel on the interstate system.
8. During spring thaw and on highways with load limits year around, axle weights shall be reduced.
9. Permit cannot be used in conjunction with any other weight exemption permit.
10. The permit is valid for 365 days.
11. The fee is $15.

Approved Equipment Permit Policy (9-2)