What Arkansas charges for a single-trip OS/OW permit, the limits that trigger one, and the escort thresholds — read from the state’s own publication. This rule has been in effect since 2025-01-01; we last read the source on 2026-07-06.
Oversize permit
$17
One price for a single-trip permit, whatever the dimensions. A 9-foot-wide load and a 16-foot-wide load pay the same.
Overweight permit
From $17
Scales with weight and axle count — there is no single figure.
A load that is both oversize and overweight pays this fee only, not both.
+ $20 Permigo service fee per permit, state fees at cost.
Legal limits
Exceed any one of these in Arkansas and you need a permit for this state.
Limit
Interstate
Width
8'6"
Height
14'0"
Length
60'0"
Gross weight
80,000 lbs
Single axle
20,000 lbs
Tandem axle
34,000 lbs
Tridem axle
50,000 lbs
Trailer length
53'6"
What the permit costs
Arkansas prices a single-trip permit as flat rate. One price for a single-trip permit, whatever the dimensions. A 9-foot-wide load and a 16-foot-wide load pay the same.
Escort requirements
Thresholds by road class. Where two classes differ, the road you are actually on governs.
2-lane / non-controlled-access
Width
Requirement
Over 12'0"
1 front escortOver 12' to 14' wide on non-controlled-access highways: one escort IN FRONT (27 CAR 111-505(b)).
Over 14'0"
1 front escort + 1 rear escortOver 14' wide on non-controlled-access highways: TWO escorts, one preceding and one following (27 CAR 111-505(b)).
Over 16'6"
superload permitWidth more than 16'6" (EXCLUSIVE) is a Super Load of extraordinary dimension (27 CAR 111-110).
Over 18'0"
2 front escorts + 2 rear escorts18'1"-20' wide: FOUR escorts (2 front + 2 rear) on all highways, movement 9 a.m.-3 p.m. only (ARPARS FAQ escort grid).
Height
Requirement
Over 15'0"
1 front escort · height poleOver 15' high: one escort PRECEDING the load with a clearance bar 6 inches above permitted height (27 CAR 111-505(d)(1)).
15'6" and over
superload permitHeight 15'6" or more is a Super Load of extraordinary dimension (27 CAR 111-110) — discretionary issuance + engineering review.
Over 17'0"
Conditions applyOver 17' high: written utility-owner clearance agreements or utility personnel accompaniment required (27 CAR 111-505(d)).
Length
Requirement
100'0" and over
1 front escort · superload100' or more overall (INCLUSIVE): one escort LEADING on non-controlled highways (27 CAR 111-505(c)); 100'+ overall is also a Super Load dimension (111-110).
Over 115'0"
1 front escort + 1 rear escortOver 115' on highways with fewer than 4 lanes: two escorts, one leading and one following (27 CAR 111-505(c)).
Front overhang
Requirement
Over 3'0"
Conditions apply27 CAR 111-207(c)(5) + 27-35-106: permit required when the load extends more than 3' beyond the front wheels/bumper.
Over 20'0"
Not permittedNo permit will be issued for front overhang in excess of 20' (27 CAR 111-207(c)(6)).
Rear overhang
Requirement
Over 4'0"
Marking requiredRear projection of 4' or more: red light at night / 16-inch red-orange flag by day (27-37-204). MARKING rule only — rear projection counts toward overall length, no standalone permit trigger.
Weight
Requirement
180,000 lbs and over
superload permitGross 180,000 lb or more (INCLUSIVE) = Super Load: advance application, ARDOT engineering examination, +$250 surcharge (statutory cap $500).
Controlled-access / divided 4-lane
Width
Requirement
Over 14'0"
1 rear escortOver 14' wide on interstate/controlled-access/divided 4+ lane: ONE escort 200' BEHIND the load (27 CAR 111-505(a)). 12'-14' wide needs NO escort on these highways.
Over 16'6"
superload permitWidth more than 16'6" (EXCLUSIVE) is a Super Load of extraordinary dimension (27 CAR 111-110).
Over 18'0"
2 front escorts + 2 rear escorts18'1"-20' wide: FOUR escorts (2 front + 2 rear) on all highways, movement 9 a.m.-3 p.m. only (ARPARS FAQ escort grid). Width caps: 18' interstate / 20' other / 24' emergency short-move (27 CAR 111-205).
Height
Requirement
Over 15'0"
1 front escort · height poleOver 15' high: one escort PRECEDING the load with a clearance bar 6 inches above permitted height (27 CAR 111-505(d)(1)).
15'6" and over
superload permitHeight 15'6" or more is a Super Load of extraordinary dimension (27 CAR 111-110) — discretionary issuance + engineering review.
Over 17'0"
Conditions applyOver 17' high: written utility-owner clearance agreements or utility personnel accompaniment required (27 CAR 111-505(d)).
Length
Requirement
100'0" and over
1 rear escort · superload100' or more overall (INCLUSIVE): one escort FOLLOWING on interstates/controlled-access/divided 4+ lane (27 CAR 111-505(c)); overall length 100'+ is also a Super Load dimension (111-110). >90' travels daylight-only with the holiday ban (111-207(c)(3)); <=90' overlength travels 24/7 (111-207(c)(2)).
Over 130'0"
1 front escort + 1 rear escortOver 130': two escorts (front and rear) on ALL highways (ARPARS FAQ escort grid).
Front overhang
Requirement
Over 3'0"
Conditions apply27 CAR 111-207(c)(5) + 27-35-106: permit required when the load extends more than 3' beyond the front wheels/bumper.
Over 20'0"
Not permittedNo permit will be issued for front overhang in excess of 20' (27 CAR 111-207(c)(6)).
Rear overhang
Requirement
Over 4'0"
Marking requiredRear projection of 4' or more: red light at night / 16-inch red-orange flag by day (27-37-204). MARKING rule only — rear projection counts toward overall length, no standalone permit trigger.
Weight
Requirement
180,000 lbs and over
superload permitGross 180,000 lb or more (INCLUSIVE) = Super Load: advance application, ARDOT engineering examination, +$250 surcharge (statutory cap $500).
Movement restrictions
Restriction
In Arkansas
Night travel
Daylight hours only
Weekends
No blanket restriction
Holidays
Restricted
Movement hours (27 CAR §111 + ARDOT, verified 2026-07-06)
Load
Window
Oversize — any dimension
daylight only (sunrise/sunset per the National Weather Service)
OW-only / overlength ≤90′ overall (legal trailer)
24 hours, including holidays
>90′ overall combinations
daylight only (§111-207(c))
18′1″–20′ wide
9 a.m.–3 p.m. only (4 escorts)
Weekends
allowed — EXCEPT the weekend adjoining a Friday/Monday holiday observance (§111-106(g))
If you file yourself, this is the office you are dealing with. Check the linked page — some states issue OS/OW permits through their highway patrol or revenue department rather than the DOT.
27 CAR Pt.111 (§§111-203/205/207/503/504 + Appendices 64-66, codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, eff. 2025-01-01) + ACA §27-3… · ardot.gov · in effect since 2025-01-01 · source read 2026-07-06. Fees and rules change; the linked document is always the authority.
Other states
Colour shows how each state prices a permit. Alaska, Hawaii and DC are not served.
