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Wyoming oversize & overweight permits

Legal limits, escort thresholds and permit fee notes for hauling oversize or overweight loads through Wyoming (WY). Use the calculator to price your exact load and route.

Legal limits (no permit needed up to)

Legal width8 ft 6 in
Legal height14 ft 6 in
Legal length53 ft
Legal gross weight80,000 lbs

Pilot car & police escorts

Rear pilot car
from 12 ft wide
Front (lead) pilot car
from 14 ft wide
Police escort
from 18 ft wide, or 250,000 lbs and over

How Wyoming charges permit fees

OD: $25 + $0.03/ft excess/mile · OW: $0.06/ton excess/mile (min $40)

Summary for planning only — the state sets the final fee when the permit is issued and can change its rules at any time. Confirm with the Wyoming DOT before moving a load.

Questions

What size load needs an oversize permit in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, a load generally needs an oversize permit when it is wider than 8 ft 6 in, taller than 14 ft 6 in, or longer than 53 ft. Exact rules vary by vehicle type and route, so confirm with the Wyoming DOT.

When does a load need an overweight permit in Wyoming?

Loads over 80,000 lbs gross weight generally need an overweight permit in Wyoming, with fees that depend on weight and distance.

When are pilot cars or police escorts required in Wyoming?

Our data for Wyoming shows a rear pilot car from 12 ft wide, a front (lead) pilot car from 14 ft wide, and a police escort from 18 ft wide, or 250,000 lbs and over. Requirements can also depend on the route, so always confirm before you move.

Price your load through Wyoming

Enter the load in feet and inches, add your route, and Permitly adds up every state's fee, escorts and the permit service fee — then saves it as a quote you can export as a PDF.

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