STATE PERMIT GUIDE

Arizona: plan the permit work.

Every field below says what FCC has verified against an official source and what it has not. A field marked Confirmation required is one FCC has not verified — it is not a requirement that does not exist, and it is never a zero.

Issuing authority: Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Motor Vehicle Division
Checked by FCC: 8 of 22 fields verified, last on 2026-09-20

Plan a move through Arizona Official permit information ↗

Dimensions & weight

General loaded width: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
General loaded height: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Configuration-specific length: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Gross combination weight: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Axle / bridge / tire limits: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Load overhang: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.

Permits & costs

Single-trip permit: Class A permits may be issued for a single trip; Class A is for qualifying nonreducible loads within the published Class A envelope.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT oversize/overweight general permit information
Annual permit: Class A annual permits are available.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT oversize/overweight general permit information
Validity: Class A permit durations include single-trip, 30-day and annual permit types.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT oversize/overweight general permit information
Published lead time: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Special / superload review: Loads beyond the Class A envelope require Class C review. Published Class A envelope includes width up to 14 ft, height up to 16 ft, length up to 120 ft and combined weight up to 250,000 lb.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT oversize/overweight general permit information
State permit fee: Published Class A fees: oversize single-trip $15; oversize 30-day $30; oversize/overweight single-trip $75; oversize/overweight 30-day $75; oversize annual $360; oversize/overweight annual $600. This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT oversize/overweight general permit information

Escorts & markings

Pilot cars / escorts: Escort requirements are governed by ADOT escort rules, route restrictions and permit conditions; law-enforcement escort information is published separately.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT escort information and guidelines
Police escort: Arizona DPS escort coordination/billing information is published with ADOT escort guidance.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT escort information and guidelines
Height pole: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Signs / flags / lights: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.

When and where to move

Travel hours: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Weekend movement: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Holiday movement: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Seasonal restrictions: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Weather restrictions: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Arizona issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Local / toll jurisdictions: Class A state permits apply to state routes; routes under other jurisdictions require permission from the appropriate authority.
This source refuses automated requests, so FCC could not re-read it. The value is from the 20 September 2026 research pass against the cited official page. Confirm with the issuing authority before relying on it for a movement.
Verified 2026-09-20 · ADOT oversize/overweight general permit information

Requirements and fees can change. Final permits, routes and movement requirements are determined by the applicable issuing authorities. State permits may not cover local or toll roads.

Resource center

Plan the details

Ten guides, in the order the work happens.

Oversized electrical transformer secured on a heavy-haul lowboy trailer.

04Start here How to plan a multi-state oversize load One route, several permits, and the order to get them in. It is the one that matters most from where you are. Read the guide →

01Oversize & overweight permits: what shippers need to knowThe whole process end to end, in plain terms.02What makes a load oversize or overweight?The legal limits, and where your load sits against them.03How to measure an oversize load before requesting permitsWhere to measure from, and the figures the state asks for.04How to plan a multi-state oversize loadOne route, several permits, and the order to get them in.05Route surveys, bridge clearances and permitted routesWhen a survey is required, and who signs off on the route.06State permits vs city and local permitsWhat a state permit does not cover.07How oversize permit costs are calculatedWhat each state charges for, and how a total adds up.08Pilot cars and escorts: when are they required?The thresholds that trigger an escort, and what they cost.09Oversize load travel hours, weekends and holidaysWhen you can legally be on the road, and when you cannot.10What can make an oversize permit invalid?Changes that void a permit after it has been issued.