STATE PERMIT GUIDE

Wisconsin: plan the permit work.

Check the published facts below. Fields still awaiting verification are clearly marked.

Plan a move through Wisconsin Official permit information ↗

Dimensions & weight

General loaded width: 102 in
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions
General loaded height: 162 in
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions
Configuration-specific length: Single 45 ft; two-vehicle combination 70 ft; tractor/semitrailer generally 75 ft with Trans 276 exceptions.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Dimensions
Gross combination weight: 80000 lb
General class A figure; axle and lower class B limits also apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Weights
Axle / bridge / tire limits: General single axle 20,000 lb, tandem 34,000 lb; wheel, steering and road-class limits also apply.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Weights
Load overhang: Confirmation required

Permits & costs

Single-trip permit: Confirmation required
Annual permit: Confirmation required
Validity: One routed trip within five days. A return trip may be included if requested with the original application.
Reviewed against the cited official source; exceptions and permit conditions apply.
Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Single trip
Published lead time: Confirmation required
Special / superload review: Confirmation required
State permit fee: Dimensional fees $15–$25; overweight bands and regional/structure review can change the fee. Verified 2026-09-19 · Official source · Fee chart

Escorts & markings

Pilot cars / escorts: Confirmation required
Police escort: Confirmation required
Height pole: Confirmation required
Signs / flags / lights: Confirmation required

When and where to move

Travel hours: Confirmation required
Weekend movement: Confirmation required
Holiday movement: Confirmation required
Seasonal restrictions: Confirmation required
Weather restrictions: Confirmation required
Local / toll jurisdictions: Confirmation required

Plan the details

Oversize & overweight permits: what shippers need to know →How to plan a multi-state oversize load →What makes a load oversize or overweight? →Pilot cars and escorts: when are they required? →How oversize permit costs are calculated →How to measure an oversize load before requesting permits →Oversize load travel hours, weekends and holidays →Route surveys, bridge clearances and permitted routes →State permits vs city and local permits →What can make an oversize permit invalid? →

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.