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IndianaOversize & overweight permits.
Indiana prices dimensional and overweight loads differently. Loaded size, gross weight and Indiana mileage help identify the agency charges for a single trip.
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- 01Legal size
What is legal without a permit?
Axle limits Legal With a permit- No more than 800 lb per inch of tire width.
- Two consecutive tandems may carry 34,000 lb each if the first and last axles are at least 36′ apart; gross stays at or under 80,000 lb.
The rule in full6 official sources
General width: 8′6″
Ordinary vehicle-and-load limit; safety-device, vehicle and load exceptions may apply.
Loaded height: 13′6″
Ordinary vehicle-and-load limit; listed exceptions and actual route clearances apply.
NN semitrailer: 48′6″
Federal National Network allowance for a tractor with one semitrailer. Longer trailers may qualify under state axle-position and route rules; local roads can differ.
Overall length: No NN cap*
*For a tractor with one compliant semitrailer on the National Network. Other combinations, trailers, projecting loads and local access have separate limits; see the state measurements below.
Interstate weight: 80,000 lb*
*Federal baseline, subject to the bridge formula, registration and postings: 20,000 lb single axle and 34,000 lb tandem. A particular configuration may have a lower limit; state grandfather allowances need verified spacing and route eligibility.
Width
Legal width is 8′6″. Wider loads need a permit, unless an exception applies.
Height
Legal height is 13′6″. Taller loads need a permit, unless an exception applies.
Overhang
Permit provisions M-204 and M-204S set the overhang and marking rules. Rear overhang limits depend on the permit type and vehicle setup.
Weight
Over 80,000 lb gross, or over axle limits, a load needs a permit. Bridge and axle checks need the full axle details.
Axle and bridge checks
Weight review needs the axle count, group spacing, tires, route and bridges. The 80,000 lb trigger alone is not a bridge check.
Axle limits: legal and with a permit
Legal: single 20,000 lb, tandem 34,000 lb. With a permit: . No more than 800 lb per inch of tire width. Two consecutive tandems may carry 34,000 lb each if the first and last axles are at least 36′ apart; gross stays at or under 80,000 lb.
- 02Requirements
Where each requirement starts
Holiday banWidth over 10′Up to 10′ wide (and up to 110′ long, 13′6″ high, under 200,000 lb) may travel continuously 7 days a week. From 10′ to 14′4″ wide (up to 15′ high), travel is ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, 7 days a week.
2Indiana DOR Form M-204 (4-22) — General Provisions of an Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit · checked Oct 13, 2026What official sources leave open14
Where Indiana’s official sources disagree or say nothing, confirm with the agency before dispatch.
- M-204 says two escorts are needed 'between 14”4” and 17” wide' (written with inch marks); whether exactly 14′4″ falls in the one-escort or two-escort band is not stated.
- No permit axle-weight maximums were found in DOR or INDOT material that loaded as text; 105 IAC 10 on iar.iga.in.gov did not load as readable text.
- No rule for combining escort triggers (e.g. over-width and over-length at once) is published beyond the individual M-204 triggers.
- Holiday dates are not published; Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving were not computed.
- No escort-driver certification or training requirement is stated.
- Height stick setting (how far above the load) is not stated.
- Indiana Toll Road permits and limits are not covered; IC 9-20-6-3 mentions an annual toll road gate permit.
- No local-permit contact list was found; DOR says Indiana does not hold jurisdiction over city streets or county roads.
- Insurance or bond: IC 9-20-6-10 requires applicants to show they can pay for highway or bridge damage or furnish a bond or other security, but no fixed insurance or bond amount for OS/OW permits was found.
- Indiana Code sets no general legal front or rear overhang limit; IC 9-20-3-1 applies the length limits to the vehicle and load, and IC 9-20-9-5 limits overhang (4′ front, 6′ rear) only for combinations built to haul vehicles or boats. The 4′ rear flag and light rule is under projection.
- Above 17′ wide, M-204S states only front and rear police escorts; M-204's civilian escort rule covers loads 'between 14”4” and 17” wide'. Whether civilian escorts are also required over 17′ is not stated.
- Legal semitrailer length: IC 9-20-13-2 allows a 53′ semitrailer (including the load) with no overall limit, and the DOR page says a tractor-trailer is overlength if the trailer exceeds 53 feet; the page's context table shows the federal 48′6″ National Network figure instead.
- Over 18′ wide, M-204S says a route survey 'will be required prior to issuance'; the context band lists it only as 'may need'.
- Escorts on weight-restricted permits (M-204S item 6) are not stated to be police; the bridge rules refer to 'civilian escorts'.
The rule in full3 official sources
Width 8′6″: Legal width
Up to 8′6″ wide moves without a permit; wider needs one.
Width 10′: End of 24/7 travel
Up to 10′ wide (and up to 110′ long, 13′6″ high, under 200,000 lb) may travel continuously 7 days a week. From 10′ to 14′4″ wide (up to 15′ high), travel is ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, 7 days a week.
Width 12′4″: 1 escort
Over 12′4″ wide: one escort, in front on undivided highways and behind on divided highways.
Width 14′4″: Front + rear off divided roads
Between 14′4″ and 17′ wide: one rear escort on a dual-lane divided highway, and front and rear escorts on all other roads.
Width 16′: 8:30–3:30 weekdays
Over 16′ wide: travel only 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. local time, Monday–Friday, unless ISP approves other times.
Width 17′: Police front + rear
Over 17′ wide: at least front and rear police escorts; ISP may require more where slowdowns are needed.
Width 18′: Route survey
Over 18′ wide: a route survey is required before the permit is issued.
Height 13′6″: Legal height
Up to 13′6″ high moves without a permit. Legal height does not guarantee clearance.
Height 14′6″: Height stick escort
Over 14′6″ high: an escort with a height stick travels in front of the load.
Height 15′: Signal contractor off Interstate
Over 15′ high and routed off the Interstate: a pre-qualified signal contractor with a bucket truck must accompany each permitted load.
Height 17′: Route survey · utilities
Over 17′ high: the carrier or driver completes a route survey and signs an affidavit if no utility lines interfere; if lines are on the route, the driver must have utility letters saying they will be moved and replaced.
Length 40′: Legal single vehicle
A single self-powered vehicle may be up to 40′ long.
Length 53′: Legal semitrailer
In a tractor-semitrailer, the semitrailer may be up to 53′ long, including the load. No overall length limit applies to that combination.
Length 110′: 1 escort · ½ hr sunrise–sunset
Over 110′ long: one escort, in front on undivided highways and behind on divided highways. Travel ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, 7 days a week.
Length 130′: Route survey (no rear steer)
Over 130′ long without a rear steerable axle: a route survey before the permit is issued.
Weight 80,000 lb: Legal gross
Gross weight is set by the bridge formula and may not exceed 80,000 lb. See the axle limits below.
Weight 200,000 lb: ISP escort
Over 200,000 lb: an Indiana State Police escort is required, unless the route is Interstate-only, has no required slowdowns and the vehicle weighs under 250,000 lb.
- 03The permit
Which permit do you need?
- Indiana DOR Motor Carrier Services issues most oversize/overweight permits under INDOT's rules.
- Its portal takes the route and vehicle details.
- The general M-204 and any M-204S provisions go with the permit, on paper or electronically.
Super load permitsOver 15′ H · 17′ W · 110′ L · 200,000 lb
Indiana treats a load as a super load when it exceeds any of these:
- 15′ high
- 17′ wide
- 110′ long
- 200,000 lb
- Over 200,000 lb: $10 executive fee, $25 design and review fee, plus bridge fees
- Permits that need a police escort are valid for 10 days
Route surveysOver 18′ W · 17′ H · 130′ L
M-204S requires a route survey when:
- Width over 18′: before the permit is issued
- Length over 130′ without a rear steerable axle: before the permit is issued
- Height over 17′: the carrier or driver completes the survey, with utility letters or a no-interference affidavit
County roads, city streets, IndianapolisNo county roads or city streets
The DOR permit does not apply to county roads or city streets, or to I-65 and I-70 inside I-465.
- Not valid on closed or load-posted roads and bridges, or where clearances won't pass the load
Official route and permit tools- Indiana OSOW permitting system loginOrder permits online
- Apply for an OSW accountUSDOT number or exemption, FEIN or SSN
- Form M-204 general provisionsCarry with every permit
- Form M-204S special provisionsPolice, signal contractor and route survey rules
- OSOW permit feesFees and super load definition
- OSOW permitting system user guideRouting, split trips and route surveys
The rule in full5 official sources
The permit authority
Indiana DOR Motor Carrier Services issues most oversize/overweight permits under INDOT's rules. Its portal takes the route and vehicle details. The general M-204 and any M-204S provisions go with the permit, on paper or electronically.
Roads & authorities
Indiana DOR Motor Carrier Services issues most OSOW permits under INDOT guidance; city and county roads require split-trip/owner handling.
Permit products & applications
Indiana's OSOW page requires a permit above 13 feet 6 inches height, 8 feet 6 inches width, 53 feet semi-combination length or 80,000 pounds, subject to exceptions.
Loaded dimensions
M-204 and M-204S are separate general/special provisions that remain with the OSOW permit; issuance and route validation occur through the DOR system.
Super load permits
Indiana treats a load as a super load when it exceeds any of these: 15′ high. 17′ wide. 110′ long. 200,000 lb. Over 200,000 lb: $10 executive fee, $25 design and review fee, plus bridge fees. Permits that need a police escort are valid for 10 days.
Route surveys
M-204S requires a route survey when: Width over 18′: before the permit is issued. Length over 130′ without a rear steerable axle: before the permit is issued. Height over 17′: the carrier or driver completes the survey, with utility letters or a no-interference affidavit.
County roads, city streets, Indianapolis
The DOR permit does not apply to county roads or city streets, or to I-65 and I-70 inside I-465. Not valid on closed or load-posted roads and bridges, or where clearances won't pass the load.
- 04Permit cost
What does the permit cost?
Example agency fee$20- 8′7″ W
- 13′ H
- 70′
- 72,000 lb
- 100 miles
The rule in full3 official sources
Example agency fee
$20 for a nondivisible load 8′7″ wide, 13′ high and 70′ long at 72,000 lb gross, on a five-axle truck with a 48′ trailer, for 100 miles in Indiana. Enter your own load in the calculator below.
What the fee covers
Indiana's fee depends on the permit product and the loaded vehicle. The calculator itemizes the published charges it can price. Local permits, escorts, tolls, payment charges and ODPermit services are separate.
- 05Pilot cars
When do you need pilot cars?
WidthHeightLength1 front on two-lane roads and multi-lane undivided roads1 rear on divided highwaysMinimums by size alone. Combined dimensions, night moves and the issued permit can add escorts.
Height stickOver 14′6″ high · front escort
Over 14′6″ high, an escort with a height stick travels in front of the load.
- Over 15′ off the Interstate: a pre-qualified signal contractor with a bucket truck also rides with each load (M-204S)
Police escortsOver 17′ W or 200,000 lb
Police escorts are required:
- Over 17′ wide: at least front and rear police escorts; ISP may require more where slowdowns are needed
- Over 200,000 lb: an ISP escort, unless the route is Interstate-only, has no required slowdowns and the vehicle is under 250,000 lb
Escort vehicleAmber light · sign · radio · 500′
An escort vehicle has at least 4 wheels and no more than 11,000 lb registered weight, with:
- Flashing amber light on top
- OVERSIZE LOAD sign visible to approaching traffic
- Radio contact with the load
- Stays within 500′ of the load
Where escorts rideFront undivided · rear divided
One escort rides in front on undivided highways and behind on divided highways. Between 14′4″ and 17′ wide: one rear escort on a dual-lane divided highway, front and rear on all other roads.
2Indiana DOR Form M-204 (4-22) — General Provisions of an Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit · checked Oct 13, 2026FlagmenCarrier provides
The transporting company provides flagmen wherever traffic control is needed, such as when the load encroaches into opposing lanes or stops or blocks traffic where stops are not normal.
2Indiana DOR Form M-204 (4-22) — General Provisions of an Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit · checked Oct 13, 2026Weight-restricted bridge crossings45 mph · escorts hold traffic
Permits with weight restrictions need at least one front and one rear escort, and ISP may require more. On bridges the vehicle travels centered in the lanes at no more than 45 mph while the civilian escorts hold trailing traffic; afterward, let trailing traffic pass.
6Indiana DOR Form M-204S — Special Provisions for Vehicle Permitting · checked Oct 13, 2026The rule in full2 official sources
Escort triggers
M-204 requires escorts above 12′4″ wide, 110′ long or 14′6″ high. Positions differ on undivided and divided highways. Above 14′6″, the front escort carries the height stick. Wider loads and the permit's special conditions can add vehicles.
Tall loads off the Interstate
Under M-204S, a load above 15′ off the Interstate needs a prequalified signal contractor with a bucket truck. Above 17′, the carrier must survey the route and provide the no-interference affidavit or utility letters. These are on top of the pilot car's height check.
Height stick
Over 14′6″ high, an escort with a height stick travels in front of the load. Over 15′ off the Interstate: a pre-qualified signal contractor with a bucket truck also rides with each load (M-204S).
Police escorts
Police escorts are required: Over 17′ wide: at least front and rear police escorts; ISP may require more where slowdowns are needed. Over 200,000 lb: an ISP escort, unless the route is Interstate-only, has no required slowdowns and the vehicle is under 250,000 lb.
Escort vehicle
An escort vehicle has at least 4 wheels and no more than 11,000 lb registered weight, with: Flashing amber light on top. OVERSIZE LOAD sign visible to approaching traffic. Radio contact with the load. Stays within 500′ of the load.
Where escorts ride
One escort rides in front on undivided highways and behind on divided highways. Between 14′4″ and 17′ wide: one rear escort on a dual-lane divided highway, front and rear on all other roads.
Flagmen
The transporting company provides flagmen wherever traffic control is needed, such as when the load encroaches into opposing lanes or stops or blocks traffic where stops are not normal.
Weight-restricted bridge crossings
Permits with weight restrictions need at least one front and one rear escort, and ISP may require more. On bridges the vehicle travels centered in the lanes at no more than 45 mph while the civilian escorts hold trailing traffic; afterward, let trailing traffic pass.
12′5″ wide or more
Two-lane roads: 1 front pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front pilot car. Divided highways: 1 rear pilot car.
14′4″ wide or more
Two-lane roads: 1 front pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front pilot car. Divided highways: 1 rear pilot car. M-204 describes the two-escort band as between 14 ft 4 in and 17 ft. At exactly 14 ft 4 in, allow for a rear escort on undivided roads until the issued permit settles that boundary.
14′5″ wide or more
Two-lane roads: 1 front and 1 rear pilot cars. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front and 1 rear pilot cars. Divided highways: 1 rear pilot car.
Over 17′ wide
Above 17 ft wide, the front and rear positions must include police escorts. These are positions within the escort team, not two additional civilian cars; ISP specifies any extra vehicles and height-pole assignment. All road types: 1 front and 1 rear pilot cars.
Over 18′ wide
Above 17 ft wide, the front and rear positions must include police escorts. These are positions within the escort team, not two additional civilian cars; ISP specifies any extra vehicles and height-pole assignment. All road types: 1 front and 1 rear pilot cars. M-204S requires a pre-issuance route survey for width above 18 ft and/or length above 130 ft without a rear steerable axle. Include rear-steering details when arranging the survey.
Over 14′6″ high
Two-lane roads: 1 front (height pole required) pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front (height pole required) pilot car. Divided highways: 1 front (height pole required) and 1 rear pilot cars.
Over 15′ high
Two-lane roads: 1 front (height pole required) pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front (height pole required) pilot car. Divided highways: 1 front (height pole required) and 1 rear pilot cars. Above 15 ft high, a prequalified signal contractor with a bucket truck must accompany the load on every non-Interstate segment.
Over 17′ high
Above 17 ft high, complete a route survey. Carry utility-company clearance letters, or a signed affidavit when no utility lines interfere. Two-lane roads: 1 front (height pole required) pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front (height pole required) pilot car. Divided highways: 1 front (height pole required) and 1 rear pilot cars. Above 15 ft high, a prequalified signal contractor with a bucket truck must accompany the load on every non-Interstate segment.
Over 110′ long
Two-lane roads: 1 front pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front pilot car. Divided highways: 1 rear pilot car.
Over 130′ long
Two-lane roads: 1 front pilot car. Multi-lane undivided roads: 1 front pilot car. Divided highways: 1 rear pilot car. M-204S requires a pre-issuance route survey for width above 18 ft and/or length above 130 ft without a rear steerable axle. Include rear-steering details when arranging the survey.
- 06Travel hours
When can you move?
Up to 10′ wide, 13′6″ high, 110′ long and under 200,000 lb: any time.- Up to 14′4″ wide and 15′ high, or over 110′ long: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, every day; 14′4″–16′ wide: Monday–Friday.
- Over 16′ wide, 15′ high or 200,000 lb: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. weekdays.
Holiday travel banNo permitted vehicle (except overweight commodity and bulk milk permits) may run on state highways from noon on the last weekday before each holiday until ½ hour before sunrise the day after. Only the fixed-date holidays are listed; Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving also apply.
- Jan ’261New Year's Day
- Jul ’264Independence Day
- Dec ’2625Christmas Day
- Jan ’271New Year's Day
- Jul ’274Independence Day
- Dec ’2725Christmas Day
The rule in full2 official sources
Hours by load size
Up to 10′ wide, 13′6″ high and 110′ long, under 200,000 lb: any time, seven days a week. Over 110′ long, or 10′–14′4″ wide up to 15′ high: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, every day. 14′4″–16′ wide: that window Monday–Friday. Over 16′ wide, over 15′ high or over 200,000 lb: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. weekdays. No movement from noon the last weekday before New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas until 30 minutes before sunrise the day after.
Hours depend on the load
M-204 has three hours categories: 24/7, daylight and weekday-only. Weather, visibility, wind and holidays add limits. The general permit does not cover county roads, city streets, or I-65 and I-70 inside I-465. Check your load against the permit's provisions.
Very large moves
M-204S sets police and bridge conditions for very heavy moves, with a limited Interstate-only exception. It also requires surveys above set widths or lengths. If the route or equipment changes, recheck the permit conditions before moving.
Hours of operation
Allowed hours by size, unless the permit says otherwise: Up to 110′ long, 10′ wide, 13′6″ high and under 200,000 lb: continuous, 7 days. Over 110′ long, or 10′–14′4″ wide up to 15′ high: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, 7 days. 14′4″–16′ wide: same window, Monday–Friday. Over 16′ wide, 15′ high or 200,000 lb: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Mobile homes and sectional buildings 8′6″–14′4″ wide: Monday–Friday in the same window, and Saturday from ½ hour before sunrise until noon.
Inside I-465
The general permit does not cover I-65 or I-70 inside the I-465 loop around Indianapolis.
Weather stops
Permitted oversize vehicles may not move in hazardous weather, road or traffic conditions, or when visibility is under 500′. No permitted vehicle may move when wind is over 25 mph.
Holiday travel ban
No permitted vehicle (except overweight commodity and bulk milk permits) may run on state highways from noon on the last weekday before each holiday until ½ hour before sunrise the day after. Only the fixed-date holidays are listed; Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving also apply. New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2026), Independence Day (Jul 4, 2026), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2026), New Year's Day (Jan 1, 2027), Independence Day (Jul 4, 2027), Christmas Day (Dec 25, 2027).
- 07Flags & lamps
Signs, flags and lights
Signs and flagsOVER-SIZE LOAD · 18″ flags
Mark oversize vehicles front and rear with an “OVER-SIZE LOAD” sign and fly two flags at the widest points.
- Sign at least 18″ high and 6′–8′ long, 12″ black letters with 2″ stroke on yellow
- Signs approved by other states are accepted when the trip starts outside Indiana
- Two red or orange flags, 18″ square, at the widest extremities
Lights and speedLow beams on · 55 mph max
Permitted vehicles run with low-beam headlights on. Any permitted vehicle over 85′ long, 10′6″ wide or above legal height is limited to 55 mph.
- Mobile homes and sectional buildings 12′4″ or wider: four high-intensity amber flashing lights, two front and two rear, visible at 500′
The rule in full2 official sources
Lights
M-204 requires low-beam headlights, and extra amber lights on mobile homes and sectional buildings at or above the stated width.
Oversize signs
M-204 requires OVER-SIZE LOAD signs front and rear on oversize vehicles. Some permit types and out-of-state loads have exceptions.
Signs and flags
Mark oversize vehicles front and rear with an “OVER-SIZE LOAD” sign and fly two flags at the widest points. Sign at least 18″ high and 6′–8′ long, 12″ black letters with 2″ stroke on yellow. Signs approved by other states are accepted when the trip starts outside Indiana. Two red or orange flags, 18″ square, at the widest extremities.
Lights and speed
Permitted vehicles run with low-beam headlights on. Any permitted vehicle over 85′ long, 10′6″ wide or above legal height is limited to 55 mph. Mobile homes and sectional buildings 12′4″ or wider: four high-intensity amber flashing lights, two front and two rear, visible at 500′.
- 08Driver paperwork
What the driver carries
- Driver's papersKeep a paper or electronic copy of M-204, and any M-204S that applies, with the permit.
- Carry the permit and M-204Keep a paper or electronic copy of Form M-204, and M-204S if it applies, with the permit, and show the permit on demand.
- OSW accountSet up an Indiana OSW Transporting Account before ordering permits.
- Driver requirementsOperators must be 18 or older with a valid Indiana chauffeur's license or CDL, whichever applies, and carry the permit during transport.
Carry the permit and M-204Paper or electronic copy
Keep a paper or electronic copy of Form M-204, and M-204S if it applies, with the permit, and show the permit on demand.
- Single-trip permits are valid 5 days; 10 days if a law enforcement escort is required (IC 9-20-6-2)
- Any permit violation automatically voids the permit (M-204)
OSW accountFEIN or SSN · USDOT if any
Set up an Indiana OSW Transporting Account before ordering permits. You need your FEIN (or SSN for a sole proprietor) and your USDOT number if you have one.
10Indiana DOR — Ordering an Oversize/Overweight Permit · checked Oct 13, 2026Driver requirements18+ · chauffeur's license or CDL
Operators must be 18 or older with a valid Indiana chauffeur's license or CDL, whichever applies, and carry the permit during transport.
2Indiana DOR Form M-204 (4-22) — General Provisions of an Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit · checked Oct 13, 2026The rule in full3 official sources
Driver's papers
Keep a paper or electronic copy of M-204, and any M-204S that applies, with the permit. The permit must match the move.
Carry the permit and M-204
Keep a paper or electronic copy of Form M-204, and M-204S if it applies, with the permit, and show the permit on demand. Single-trip permits are valid 5 days; 10 days if a law enforcement escort is required (IC 9-20-6-2). Any permit violation automatically voids the permit (M-204).
OSW account
Set up an Indiana OSW Transporting Account before ordering permits. You need your FEIN (or SSN for a sole proprietor) and your USDOT number if you have one.
Driver requirements
Operators must be 18 or older with a valid Indiana chauffeur's license or CDL, whichever applies, and carry the permit during transport.
- 09Special permits
Special loads and permit programs
- A tractor-semitrailer of legal size from over 80
- 000 lb up to 120
- 000 lb
Divisible load permitsOver 80,000 to 120,000 lb
A divisible load permit (overweight commodity) can cover a tractor-semitrailer of legal size from over 80,000 lb up to 120,000 lb.
- Overweight commodity and bulk milk permits are exempt from holiday travel limits
- Call MCS at 317-615-7200 to check eligibility
Farm vehiclesPermit on Interstates
Farm vehicles over the legal dimensions need an OSOW permit on any Indiana Interstate, and are not exempt from escort rules on secondary roads.
1Indiana DOR Motor Carrier Services — Oversize/Overweight (OSOW) · checked Oct 13, 2026Sealed ocean containers$800 annual · 95,000 lb
An annual sealed ocean container permit costs $800. The load may weigh up to 95,000 lb and be up to 8′6″ wide and 13′6″ high, with 53′ of trailer and load on a tractor-trailer or 60′ overall on a truck-trailer.
1Indiana DOR Motor Carrier Services — Oversize/Overweight (OSOW) · checked Oct 13, 2026Mobile homesMon–Fri + Sat to noon
Permitted mobile homes and sectional buildings 8′6″ to 14′4″ wide move Monday–Friday from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, and Saturday until noon.
- 12′4″ or wider: four amber flashing lights, two front and two rear
The rule in full4 official sources
Special permits
Indiana offers split-trip, return-route, special-weight, sealed-container and other permits. Each needs its own application details.
Farm vehicles and other programs
Indiana also has a farm-vehicle path besides split trips, return routes, special weight and sealed containers. Qualifying for one does not qualify a load for another.
Divisible load permits
A divisible load permit (overweight commodity) can cover a tractor-semitrailer of legal size from over 80,000 lb up to 120,000 lb. Overweight commodity and bulk milk permits are exempt from holiday travel limits. Call MCS at 317-615-7200 to check eligibility.
Farm vehicles
Farm vehicles over the legal dimensions need an OSOW permit on any Indiana Interstate, and are not exempt from escort rules on secondary roads.
Sealed ocean containers
An annual sealed ocean container permit costs $800. The load may weigh up to 95,000 lb and be up to 8′6″ wide and 13′6″ high, with 53′ of trailer and load on a tractor-trailer or 60′ overall on a truck-trailer.
Mobile homes
Permitted mobile homes and sectional buildings 8′6″ to 14′4″ wide move Monday–Friday from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, and Saturday until noon. 12′4″ or wider: four amber flashing lights, two front and two rear.
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- 02 Escort & survey considerations
- 03 Sources & pricing assumptions
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Disclaimer
General information only. It is not legal advice and not a permit. ODPermit is operated by Frontline Express LLC, a private company, not a government agency.
We summarize official sources as of the dates shown, but rules change often and a summary can be incomplete or out of date. Only a permit issued by the state or local agency authorizes an oversize or overweight move, and that permit and the agency’s current rules control. Confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the issuing agency before you move a load.
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Official references.
Read the rule behind each requirement. These are dated references; current restrictions and the issued permit control your move.
- 01Indiana DOR Motor Carrier Services — Oversize/Overweight (OSOW)
OSOW General Information; Additional Information (split trips, divisible loads, sealed containers)
Source record: - 02Indiana DOR Form M-204 (4-22) — General Provisions of an Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
Required Markings; Lighting; Flagmen; Speed; Vehicle Operators; Weather; Escort Vehicle(s) Requirements; Other Provisions; Holiday Restrictions; Hours of Operation
Source record: - 03Indiana Code Title 9, Article 20: Size, Weight, and Load
Indiana Code Title 9, Article 20 — size, weight and load authority
Source record: - 04Indiana Code Title 9, Article 20 (2026) — Size and Weight Regulation
IC 9-20-3-2 to 9-20-3-4 (width, height, single-vehicle length); IC 9-20-4-1 (weights); IC 9-20-13-2 (semitrailer length)
Source record: - 05Indiana DOR — Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit Fees (last revised July 2026)
Pages 1–3: permit triggers, fee notes, super load definition
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- 07INDOT adopted fee rule, LSA 25-65 — 105 IAC 10-1.5
INDOT adopted fee rule, LSA 25-65 — 105 IAC 10-1.5
Source record: - 08Indiana Administrative Code 105 IAC 10-1.5-3(h) — current single-trip fee table
Indiana Administrative Code 105 IAC 10-1.5-3(h) — current single-trip fee table
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All 13 references
- 09Indiana Administrative Code Title 105, Article 10: Oversize and Overweight Vehicle Permits
105 IAC 10 — oversize/overweight vehicle permit rules
Source record: - 10
- 11Indiana Oversize/Overweight Permitting System
Indiana OSOW Permitting System — route and application workflow
Source record: - 1223 CFR 658 Appendix B — National Network semitrailer lengths
Appendix B; 23 CFR 658.13(a)
Source record: - 1323 CFR 658.17 — Interstate gross, axle and bridge weights
23 CFR 658.17(a)–(e); grandfather exceptions are configuration-specific
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