STATE PERMIT GUIDE

Nevada: 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: Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Over Dimensional Vehicle Permits
Checked by FCC: 13 of 22 fields verified, last on 2026-09-20

Plan a move through Nevada Official permit information ↗

Dimensions & weight

General loaded width: 102 in
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 · NDOT commercial vehicle permits
General loaded height: 168 in
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 · NDOT commercial vehicle permits
Configuration-specific length: 70 ft overall threshold listed for ODV permit requirement.
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 · NDOT commercial vehicle permits
Gross combination weight: 80,000 lb gross threshold listed for ODV permit requirement.
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 · NDOT commercial vehicle permits
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 Nevada issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Load overhang: 10 ft front or rear overhang threshold listed for ODV permit requirement.
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 · NDOT commercial vehicle permits

Permits & costs

Single-trip permit: Five-Day ODV permit $25.
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 · NDOT general permit information
Annual permit: Annual ODV permit $60, valid one year.
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 · NDOT general permit information
Validity: Five-Day permit: five days; annual permit: one year.
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 · NDOT general permit information
Published lead time: NDOT goal: same-day service for five-day permits; annual goal 7-day service; superloads should apply at least 10 business days before move.
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 · NDOT general permit information
Special / superload review: Superload: >17 ft wide on 2/3-lane highways; >19 ft wide on 4+ lane; >18 ft high; >200 ft long; >500,000 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 · NDOT commercial vehicle permits
State permit fee: Five-Day ODV $25; Annual ODV $60; superload fees start at $25 with possible additional coordination costs. 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 · NDOT general permit information

Escorts & markings

Pilot cars / escorts: Nevada publishes route/lane-based pilot-car tables; for example on 2/3-lane roads width 12 ft 1 in–14 ft requires front pilot, 14 ft 1 in–16 ft requires front and rear. Requirements vary by road class/height.
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 · NDOT escort information and guidelines
Police escort: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Nevada issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Height pole: Nevada pilot tables require a clearance-pole front pilot for specified loads over 15 ft 6 in height.
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 · NDOT escort information and guidelines
Signs / flags / lights: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.
Local / toll jurisdictions: Confirmation required
FCC has not verified this against an official source yet, so nothing is published. Confirm the requirement with the Nevada issuing authority — a blank field is not a requirement that does not exist.

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.

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Plan the details

Ten guides, in the order the work happens.

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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.