Mastering Compliance with Kentucky Oversize Permits: Your Roadmap to Hassle-Free Hauling

 Depending on load:

Over 120′ length: 3 escorts

Width over 12′: 1–2 escorts

Height over 14′-11″: Front escort with height pole

Overhang over 10′: 1 escort, possibly 2

Our team calculates escort needs based on Kentucky oversize regulations to avoid violations.

 

Miscellaneous Requirements and Safety Compliance

 

Blades, buckets over 14′ wide must be removed.

Smaller attachments may travel with load.

Signs and Flags: “Oversize Load” signs for loads over 10′-6″; flags on all corners/extremities

Safety isn’t optional it’s built into every Kentucky permit, and we make sure you’re covered.

Whether you’re moving machinery, prefab buildings, or other oversize load, staying compliant with Kentucky Oversize Permitsregulations is critical. With Express Heavy Haul Broker, securing the right documentation is stress-free and fast.

 

Types of Permits: Kentucky Oversize, Overweight, and More

 

Our agency issues various types of Kentucky Oversize Permits, including:

Kentucky Overweight Permits

Kentucky Overhang Permits

Kentucky Single Trip Permits

Kentucky Annual Permits

No matter the load size, we help carriers get the correct documentation before entering the state—because Kentucky oversize permits are valid for ten calendar days, and must be secured in advance.

 

Operating Time and Restricted Travel Zones in Kentucky

 

Kentucky allows 24/7 travel, including weekends. However, restricted zones exist:

No travel in Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Jefferson, Fayette counties

No travel near Owensboro, KY 2155 Bridge between 7–9 AM or 4–6 PM

Our specialists decode Kentucky State Trucking Permit Regulations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

 

Kentucky Legal Limits and Routine Permit Dimensions

 

Here’s what you need to know:

Routine Permit Limits: Length up to 110′ (4-lane), Width up to 16′, Height up to 15′-6″ (Loads taller than this generally not allowed; exceptions possible for deliveries.)

Weight Limits: Up to 140,000 lbs with correct axles (Superloads status begins around 300,000 lbs)

Axle breakdown:

Single: 24,000 lbs

Tandem: 45,000–48,000 lbs

Tridem: 60,000 lbs

Quad: 80,000 lbs

We know these weight and dimension allowances with precision.

 Escort Requirements for Kentucky Overweight Permits



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