Heavy haul
Annual Oversize Permits
If you move the same kind of oversize load again and again, an annual (or other recurring) permit may save time compared with filing a new single-trip permit every run.
How recurring permits work
Many states offer permits valid for a set period — often called annual, blanket, or term permits — for loads that stay within specific dimension and weight limits. Availability, names, and limits vary widely by state, and some permit types are tied to a specific vehicle or load category.
Common use cases
- Construction contractors moving the same equipment between job sites.
- Dealers and rental companies delivering similar machines regularly.
- Agricultural, manufactured-housing, or industrial carriers with repeat configurations.
- Fleets that run the same corridor frequently.
Limits and route restrictions
- Annual permits usually cap width, height, length, and weight below what single-trip permits allow.
- Some restrict routes, travel times, or road types, or exclude certain structures.
- Loads over the annual limits still need a single-trip (or superload) permit.
- Each state on the route typically requires its own permit.
Annual vs. single-trip
- Single-trip: issued for one move, a specific route, and specific dates — flexible on size, but filed every time.
- Annual: filed once for the period, faster day to day, but with tighter limits and conditions.
- The right choice depends on how often you run, how big the load is, and which states you cross.
What information to have ready
- Typical and maximum dimensions and weights you expect to haul.
- Truck and trailer details, including axle count and spacing.
- The states and corridors you run most often.
- How many moves you expect in a year.
How we help
Tell us what you haul and where. We help identify whether recurring permits are available and practical in your states, and connect you with an independent provider who can file them. State fees are separate from service fees.
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- Superload PermitsState-defined permits for unusually large or heavy moves that need extra route and engineering review.
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Who we are — and who we are not
DOT-Permits.com is an independent commercial information and referral service. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, or any state DOT.
Any service fee we or a partner provider charge is separate from, and in addition to, government permit fees, taxes, and filing fees charged by state or federal agencies.
Permit requirements, fees, routing rules, and processing times change frequently and vary by state, route, load, and season. Information on this site is general in nature, may not be current, and is not legal or regulatory advice. Always confirm details with the issuing state agency before moving a load.