The following information about Delaware Oversize Permits is for informational purposes only. It’s important to always read your permits and provisions sheets carefully as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the following number.

Delaware DOT Ph#: 302-744-2700

Delaware Oversize Permits Duration

Valid for a five-day duration.

Operating Time

Travel allowed from sunrise to sunset, including weekends.

RESTRICTED TRAVEL: No travel on New Year’s, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Movement to cease at 12:00 noon the day preceding a holiday and resume after 9:00 noon the day following the holiday. Verify with the Permit Office for any annual changes.

Legal Dimensions for Delaware Oversize Load Permits

 Length:

Interstate and Designated Highways – 53′ semi-trailers. Legal for 70′ poles, steel, etc., including a 5′ rear overhang. Should not extend more than 10′ beyond the rear.

Overhang:

  • 6′ rear
  • 3′ front

Width:

8′-6″ (8′ on non-designated)

Height:

13′ -6″ (13′ non-designated)

Weight:

80,000 Gross

  • Steer – 20,000
  • Single – 20,000
  • Tandem – 34,000
  • Tridem – 42,000
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Routine Permit Limits at Delaware

Length:

120′

Width:

15′

Height:

15′

Weight:

  • Single – 20,000
  • Tandem – 46,000
  • Tridem – 69,000
  • 5 Axles – depends on spacings
  • 6, 7, 8 axles – 120,000

Loads exceeding these dimensions or weights have to be applied for as Super Load.

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Escort Requirements for Delaware Oversize Permits

Length:

  • 90′ or over – one rear escort
  • 100′ or over – two escorts
  • 120’ – two escorts & State Police.

Overhang:

Over 15′ – one escort unless permit specifies otherwise.

Width:

  • Over 13′ – one escort
  • Over 14′ – two escorts
  • Over 15′ – two escorts & State Police.

Height:

  • 15′ – two escorts
  • 17′-6″ and over – two escorts & State Police
  • 15′ high and over, must have route survey

Weight:

Over 120,000 pounds – two escorts & State Police & Bridge Survey

Miscellaneous

All reducible loads must be reduced without exceptions, including buckets, counterweights, and blades.

Signs, Flags & Lights for Delaware  Oversize Permits

Warning signs are mandatory for all oversize movements. “Oversize Load” signs must be visible on vehicles and loads exceeding legal width, length, or rear overhang. Flags are necessary at extremities for all over-width loads. For loads with rear overhang exceeding 4′, one flag is needed at the extreme rear if it is 2′ wide or less; two flags are required if it is over 2′ wide.