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Arkansas OS/OW Permit Requirements

United States · ARDOT — Motor Carrier Services, Permit Section

Everything heavy-haul carriers need to know before moving an oversize or overweight load through Arkansas: survey triggers, fees, lead times and the official permit portal.

Lead time
3 business days
Base fee
$17 single-trip OS/OW permit
Permit validity
Up to 5 days

Route survey triggers

  • Height
    Height exceeds 13'6" — oversize permit required
  • Width
    Width exceeds 8'6" — oversize permit required
  • Length
    Length exceeds 65' — oversize permit required
  • Weight
    Gross weight exceeds 80,000 lbs — overweight permit required
  • Width
    Width exceeds 16' — escort and route survey required
  • Height
    Height exceeds 15' — route survey required

Fee notes

Flat $17 per single-trip permit; annual permits $50–$200 by class. Superload route surveys billed separately ($500+ depending on study scope).

Official resources

Reference information last verified May 2026. Always confirm current requirements with ARDOT — Motor Carrier Services, Permit Section.

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