Hawaii Oversize & Overweight Permit Requirements & Rules (2026)

In Hawaii, any load that exceeds the legal size or weight limits requires an oversize/overweight permit before it moves. Below are the legal limits and the requirements that apply at each threshold.

1When you need a permit

A load is oversize or overweight once it passes any of these:

Dimension	Hawaii legal limit	Permit if over
Width	9 ft	Wider
Height	13 ft 6 in	Taller
Length (combination)	65 ft	Longer
Gross weight	80,000 lbs	Heavier
Single axle	24,000 lbs	Heavier
Tandem axle	34,000 lbs	Heavier

Rear overhang is limited to 4 ft and front overhang to 3 ft before it counts toward length, and any overhang must be flagged.

2Escort & pilot car requirements

When the load reaches…	Hawaii requires
12 ft wide	1 escort (pilot car)
999 ft wide	2 escorts
999 ft high	Escort with a height pole / pole car
999 ft long	1 escort · 999 ft → 2 escorts
999 ft high or 999 ft wide	Route survey required

3When you can travel

Daylight only — 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
Weekend travel allowed within dimensional limits.
Holiday blackouts: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

4Superloads in Hawaii

A load is a superload once it exceeds any of these:

Superload trigger	Threshold
Width	14 ft
Height	14 ft 6 in
Length	80 ft
Gross weight	105,000 lbs

Superloads require a route survey and roughly 15 days of lead time for approval.

5Permit timing

Standard single-trip: ~5 business days to issue.
Superload: ~15 days (route survey + review).
Validity: a single-trip permit is good for ~30 days.

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Note: these requirements are for planning and are verified as of May 2026. Rules change — always confirm with the state permitting authority before dispatch.

?Hawaii permit FAQ

When do I need an oversize permit in Hawaii?

Once a load exceeds any legal limit: 9 ft wide, 13 ft 6 in high, 65 ft long (combination), or 80,000 lbs gross.

When do I need a pilot car in Hawaii?

Hawaii requires one escort at 12 ft wide (two at 999 ft), a height pole at 999 ft high.

Can you drive an oversize load at night in Hawaii?

No — oversize loads move daylight-only, 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset. Weekend travel is allowed within limits.

What counts as a superload in Hawaii?

Over 14 ft wide, 14 ft 6 in high, 80 ft long, or 105,000 lbs gross. It requires a route survey and about 15 days of lead time.

How much does a Hawaii oversize permit cost?

The state permit fee depends on the load's size and weight. The full cost of a move also includes escorts, police, route surveys, engineering, and the truck rate, which vary by route. FreightDeck estimates all of it for your exact load — price your Hawaii load with FreightDeck →.