Important! We are not a permit service. We do not arrange permits for carriers. The following is for informational purposes only. Always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Louisiana DOT Phone Number
800-654-1433
Permits
Louisana oversize permits can be ordered for the number of days needed (usually one to three days). Must have permit prior to entering the state. Overweight permits are valid for 4 days.
Operating Time
Sunrise to sunset seven days a week. Overweight only and not over 65′ overall length may have continuous travel.
Restricted Travel
Permit loads may not cross any bridge spanning the Mississippi River in the New Orleans area or be within 2 miles of such bridge from 6:30 am – 9:00 am and from 3:30 pm – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Loads over 12′ wide may not travel on the Interstate system through Shreveport, Monroe, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans from 7:00 am – 9:00 am and from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The restricted areas are detailed on the permit and on the provision sheets. Vehicles and loads over 14′ wide may not travel on Interstate highways in Louisiana except for fiberglass swimming pools, tanks, boats and mobile homes (special restrictions apply). No travel on major holidays and in certain areas on Mardi Gras.
Legal Dimensions
80,000 Gross (with a Tridem axle, 83,400 on Interstate & 88,000 non-Interstate if licensed for it
Routine Permit Limits
Loads exceeding these dimensions or with GVW exceeding 232,000 pounds are considered as Super Loads.
Escorts
Miscellaneous
When hauling an overweight dozer, the blade or side boom may be removed and hauled on the same vehicle. For other equipment such as excavators, pieces (buckets, forks, etc.) that do not weigh more than 500 pounds can be removed and shipped on the same load.
Signs, Flags & Lights
“Oversize Load” signs are required for all loads exceeding 10′ wide, over 75′ long or exceeding legal overhang. Flags are required on all over width loads. Flags must be placed on all four corners of the load and at any protrusions. Over-length must be flagged, no sign requirements. Rear overhang over 4′ must be flagged. NO sign or flag requirements for height only.