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Over-Dimension Operations in Oregon

Get an Over-Dimension Permit

Permits to exceed the legal vehicle dimensions must be acquired before movement of the oversize load in Oregon. The single-trip and annual permits can include authorization of county roads and/or city of Portland streets. Tax and registration requirements must be met unless exempt by statute or rule. See Oregon’s Process for Managing Oversize and Overweight Trucks.

Over-Dimension Permit System Replacement Project
Visit our Over-Dimension Permit System Replacement Project web page for project information and meeting schedule.

Types of Permits

Single Trip Oversize / Overweight Permits

Common Uses for Single-Trip Permits
  • Movement of an excavator on a truck-tractor/semitrailer combination, with booster axle behind the semitrailer, to distribute the weight. The gross weight is 140,000 pounds.
  • Movement of trusses. The trusses are 90 feet in length.
  • Movement of a piece of logging equipment. The height on the trailer is 16 feet 00 inches.
Single Trip Over-Dimension Permits can be ordered over the phone. Please have the information listed in the permit application guide available before calling 503-373-0000.

Annual Oversize / Overweight Permits

Common Uses for Annual Permits
  • Extended Weight, allowing up to 105,500 pounds gross weight, when hauling a divisible load.
  • Overwidth, when hauling a single, non-divisible load.
  • Excessive rear overhang, when hauling a single, non-divisible load on a truck-tractor / semitrailer combination.
COVP Application — for Common Annual Permits
COVP Road Authority Map 4

Oregon Annual Permits

Available ONLY from Oregon Trucking Online or Salem Commerce and Compliance Division Headquarters
   C04 — Leaky Load
   C50 — Grass Seed Straw Overheight
 
COVP Annual Permits
You can add counties and/or city of Portland authorization.

Annual Extended Weight Permit
   13 — Extended Weight
 
Truck Tractor / Semitrailer Annual Permits
   01 — Overwidth and Legal Weight
   03 — Heavy Haul Overwidth and Over Weight 98,000 pounds
   30 — Truck Tractor / Semitrailer Rear Overhang
 
Heavy Haul Combination Annual Permits
   39 — Unladen Heavy Haul Truck Tractor / Semitrailer with Jeep and/or Booster
   12 — Overseas Marine Container on Heavy Haul Combination
 
Truck and Trailer Annual Permits
   32 — Truck and Trailer Overwidth and Legal Weight 80,000 pounds
   34 — Truck and Trailer Overwidth and Heavy Haul Weight 80,000 pounds
   36 — Truck and Trailer Overwidth and Heavy Haul Weight 98,000 pounds
 
Other Combinations
   06 — Long Logs, Poles, Piling and Structural Members
   09 — Mobile Home / Modular Unit
   43 — Solo Vehicle
 
Other Annual Permits — State Highways Only
Overwidth Permits
   C45 — Pickup & Trailer Overwidth
   C29 — Implement of Husbandry
   C55 — Lumber / Plywood / Veneer in multiple
   C05 — Hay Bales in Multiples
   C11 — Grass Seed / Mint Leaf Bags in multiple
 
Overlength Permits
   C14 — Triples Combinations Permit
   C07 — Utility Truck and Pole Trailer
 
Overheight Permits
   C23 — Overheight - Non-Divisible
   C24 — Overheight - Mobile / Modular
   C50 — Grass Seed Straw
 
Tow Truck Over-Dimension Permits
   C18 — Tow Truck Permit
   C19 — Towing Log Truck and Trailer
   C31 — Truck Towing Solo Vehicle
 
Self-Propelled Vehicle Permits
   C37 — Self-Propelled Vehicle - Weight Table 3
   C38 — Self-Propelled Vehicle - Weight Table 4
   C35 — Self-Propelled Vehicle with Booster / Dollies - Weight Table 3
 
Other Annual Permits
   C04 — Leaky Load
   C16 — Self-Loading Log Truck

Self-Issue Permit Program

Self-issuance of single-trip permits:
  • Aids the motor carrier industry by saving time and money.
  • Protects the traveling public.
  • Protects the highway system and structures from potential damage.
The program is now open to all interested carriers who meet the requirements. See our SIPP web page for additional information.

To find out if you qualify, see our Self Issue Permit Program web page.

Self Issue Permits are available through Oregon Trucking Online only. Oregon Administrative Rules for this program are covered in Chapter 734, Division 72.

Superload Permits

A superload is a load or combination of load and hauling equipment that exceeds one or more of the following dimensions:
  • Over 16 feet wide on the Interstate.
  • Over 14 feet wide on any state two-lane highway. This does not include mobile/modular units with a 14 foot box or less and up to a 12 inch eave.
  • Over 17 feet high on any highway.
  • Mobile/modular units with a box width over 14 feet wide and/or overall width greater than 15 feet.
  • Overall length greater than 150 feet.
Superload Requirements
The Attachment SL (form 2364) outlines the size definition of a superload, driver requirements and other travel requirements specific to superloads. See our Oregon Superloads web page for additional information.

Permit Providers

Apply for both Annual and Single Trip Permits on Oregon Trucking Online or at our Salem Headquarters.

Apply for Both Annual and Single Trip Permits at Oregon Trucking Online or at our Salem Headquarters​

 Commerce and Compliance Division - Salem Headquarters
 Oregon Department of Transportation
 455 Airport Road SE, Building A
 Salem, OR 97301
 Phone: 503-373-0000

The Following Locations Only Issue Annual Permits

 CCD Portland Metro Office
 18277 SW Boones Ferry Road
 Portland OR 97224
 Phone: 971-673-5900
 Fax: 971-673-5893

 Oregon Trucking Associations
 4005 SE Naef Rd.
 Portland OR 97267
 Christine Logue
 Toll Free: 888-293-0005
 Portland Metro: 503-513-0005
 Fax: 503-513-9541
 Email: permits@ortrucking.org 
 
 A WorkSAFE Service
 1696 Capitol St. NE
 Salem OR 97301
 Kevin Wilson​, Kendra Springer​​
 Permitting: 971-428-1030
 Phone: 503-391-9363
 Fax: 503-316-9110​
  
 Lane County Transportation Permits
 3050 N. Delta Highway
 Eugene OR 97408
 Laurie Parker
 Phone: 541-682-6902
 Fax: 541-682-8505 
 
 Marion County Public Works Department
 5155 Silverton Rd. NE
 Salem OR 97305 
 Tina Powell
 Phone: 503-584-7710
 Fax: 503-588-5102 
 
 Clackamas County Motor Carrier Division 
 150 Beavercreek Rd.
 Oregon City OR 97045
 Debi Normand
 Truck Permits: 888-387-8259 / 503-742-4770
 Phone: 503-742-4771
 Fax: 503-742-4774

Permit Attachments

The following attachments and route maps provide the motor carrier with information and provisions of the permit.

Route Request

A route request is NOT a permit. A separate permit application must be submitted to move an oversize load in Oregon. Requests for changes to the size or weight of your oversize load require a new route request.

Note: Due to road construction or other restrictions, the route, time frame or permit conditions may be changed by the Department or Road Authority.

If a Route Request is approved, please provide the Route Request Log Number with your permit application.

Application Information

Route Requests can be submitted on Oregon Trucking Online. A route request submitted by fax must be on the following forms.
Route Requests may:
  • Take a minimum of 10 business days for processing.
  • Require a Traffic Control Plan approved prior to approval of the route request.
  • Require a diagram with axle and load configuration.

Certified Flaggers

Motor Carrier Requirements

There are many locations and situations where motor carriers are requirement by permit to use certified flaggers to stop traffic so a truck with an overwidth and/or overheight load can safely pass.

Whenever certified flaggers are a requirement of a permit, the Certified Flagger Attachment must accompany the permit.

Certified Flagger Requirements

To work as a flagger on Oregon State highways you must have training and possess one of the following:
  • A valid Oregon Certified Flagger card.
  • A valid Certified Flagger card from the state transportation departments of Montana, Washington or Idaho.
    o This is available through an interstate reciprocity agreement.
    o The card is valid for three years from the date issued.

Flagger Certification Training

ODOT has authorized the Chemeketa Community College Center for Business and Industry as the exclusive administrator of flagger curriculum, materials and flagger trainer and flagger certification cards.

Chemeketa Community College:
  • Provides a four-hour flagger training class.
  • Maintains a list of certified private flagging trainers.
Contact Information
Call Dawn Pahl at 503-399-5181.
Visit the CCC Center for Business and Industry website.

Pilot Vehicles

For each highway in the state, pilot vehicle(s) may be required based on the vehicle's or load's width, height, overall length and overhang. See our State and District Guidelines — Pilot Cars and other Special Requirements for additional information.
  • Route Map 2 shows these requirements for travel on multi-lane highways as well as two-lane highways shown as Green, Purple and Red routes.
  • To perform a rolling stop, pilot vehicles must be certified in the rolling stop method.
  • The rolling stop method uses three pilot vehicles to allow the motor carrier to straddle the centerline.

Taxes and Fees

Below are state and county fees related to over-dimension operations in Oregon. Find more information about Oregon taxes and fees on our CCD Tax Program web page.

State Administrative Fees

The state administrative fee for most annual oversize/overweight permit is $8.00 per truck. These fees are due at the time of application even if the permit is not used. Depending on the type, the fees for some annual permits must be paid for at the time of issuance, while the fees for other types can be billed to the carrier's account.

County Administrative Fees

The county administrative fee for an annual oversize/overweight permit is up to $8.00 per truck, per county. These fees are due at the time of application even if the permit is not used. Depending on the type, the fees for some annual permits must be paid for at the time of issuance, while the fees for other types of annual permits can be billed to the carrier's account. Not all counties allow all types of annual permits on their roads.

Travel Restrictions

Many factors can affect movement of oversize loads in Oregon including holiday travel, weather, bridge weight limits, and restrictions due to highway construction or maintenance projects. Please see the Oregon Travel Restrictions and Guidelines for additional information and highway restrictions.

Other Road Authorities and Traffic Mobility Guidelines

State and District Guidelines

These Guidelines were created by CCD and ODOT staff and approved at the Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee allows Over-Dimension Permit staff to issue superload permits by blanket authorization.
State and District Guidelines — Pilot Cars and other Special Requirements

County Guidelines

The single-trip permit can include authorization of county roads that may delay issuance.

Forest Service Roads

Commercial use of Forest Service roads in the Pacific Northwest Region is prohibited without authorization. Contact the Oregon Forest Service for more information about overload and commercial use permits. See Forest Service Road Permits.

Traffic Mobility

Visit our Statewide Traffic Mobility web page for more information about the standards and processes that help ODOT:
  • Comply with mobility provisions of the Federal Highway Administration rules.
  • Uphold its commitments with the freight industry.
  • Meet the Agency’s goals for traffic mobility and safety.


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