Nevada Oversize & Overweight Permit Guide – Flat Out Services

Nevada Oversize & Overweight Permits Explained

If you operate in Nevada, especially around Las Vegas heavy haul routes, you know that oversize and overweight permits are not just paperwork — they are essential to moving equipment safely and legally. Flat Out Services has built its reputation as a Las Vegas heavy haul trucking company by understanding these regulations and taking the stress off customers.

This guide covers everything you need to know about Nevada oversize and overweight permits, including thresholds, escort requirements, restricted routes, and how our team ensures every load is compliant.

For more on how we handle complex moves, see our main Las Vegas Heavy Haul Services.

What Counts as Oversize in Nevada?

Nevada DOT defines oversize freight by legal dimensions:

• Width: Over 8’6” requires a permit.

• Height: Over 14’ requires a permit.

• Length: Over 70’ (for a combination) or over 53’ for trailers requires a permit.

Example

• A Cat 395 excavator loaded on a lowboy exceeds 12’ in width → requires oversize permit.

• A crane exceeding 14’6” in height → requires route survey & pole car.

What Counts as Overweight in Nevada?

Nevada’s legal weight limits follow the Federal Bridge Formula but with strict enforcement:

• Single axle: 20,000 lbs.

• Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs.

• Gross weight limit: 80,000 lbs (without permit).

Anything above these requires an overweight permit.

At Flat Out Services, we use 9-axle trailers to spread weight properly and move loads up to 120,000 lbs legally.

Nevada Escort & Pilot Car Requirements

Depending on the size, Nevada mandates escorts (“pilot cars”):

• Over 12’ wide: 1 escort vehicle.

• Over 14’ wide or 15’ high: 2 escorts.

• Over 17’ wide or 16’ high: Police escort may be required.

Escort requirements make heavy haul planning critical. We provide all logistics when you hire us as your Las Vegas heavy haul trucking company.

Curfews & Restricted Routes in Las Vegas

Las Vegas poses unique restrictions:

• The Strip (Las Vegas Blvd): No oversize moves during business/entertainment hours.

• I-15 through downtown: Oversize curfews during rush hours.

• Hoover Dam: Closed to all oversize freight. Alternative routes are required.

This is why you need a carrier familiar with Las Vegas heavy haul routing. See our blog on Best Heavy Haul Routes in Las Vegas.

How Flat Out Services Handles Permits for You

When you book with Flat Out Services, we handle the entire Nevada permit process:

1. Load assessment – Dimensions, weight, and equipment type.

2. Permit application – Filed with Nevada DOT.

3. Routing & escorts – Planned based on restrictions.

4. Execution – Our professional drivers and dispatch team move your load safely.

This process ensures compliance and saves you time.

Common Loads Requiring Nevada Oversize Permits

Flat Out Services routinely moves:

• Excavators (Cat 326, Cat 395)

• Dozers (Cat D9H, Cat D10T)

• Cranes & Pavers

• Mining Equipment

• Agricultural Machinery

• Shipping Containers (via Landoll tilt-deck trailers)

  
  

Frequently Asked Questions – Nevada Oversize & Overweight Permits

Do I need a permit for a 12-foot-wide load in Nevada?Yes. Anything above 8’6” wide requires an oversize permit.

What’s the maximum height for a load in Las Vegas?Over 14’ requires a permit, over 15’ may require a route survey and escort.

Can oversize loads move through the Las Vegas Strip?Only during restricted hours, and permits are required. Flat Out Services routes around these restrictions.

How much does a Nevada oversize permit cost?Pricing depends on load size, mileage, and escorts. Contact us for a Las Vegas heavy haul quote.

Contact Flat Out Services – Nevada Heavy Haul Experts

Flat Out Services is your trusted partner for Las Vegas heavy haul trucking and Nevada oversize permit moves.

📞 844-778-7825 📧 dispatch@flatouttruck.com 🌐 www.flatouttruck.com