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Delaware vs New Jersey: oversize rules side by side

A move that crosses from Delaware into New Jersey needs two permits and follows the stricter rule wherever they differ. 14 of 22 rules differ, highlighted below.

Updated October 2026 · From FreightDeck's audit of state regulations · Compare any two states

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RuleDelawareNew Jersey
Legal limits
Legal width8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in
Legal height13 ft 6 in13 ft 6 in
Legal length (combination)60 ft75 ft
Legal gross weight80,000 lbs80,000 lbs
Escorts and surveys
One escort at (width)13 ft14 ft
Two escorts at (width)14 ft16 ft
Pole car at (height)15 ft14 ft
Police escort at (width)15 ft—
Route survey at (height)—14 ft 6 in
Route survey at (width)—14 ft
Superload thresholds
Superload width15 ft16 ft
Superload height15 ft—
Superload length120 ft120 ft
Superload weight120,000 lbs150,000 lbs
Travel windows
Night travelDaylight onlyDaylight only
Weekend travelAllowedAllowed
Holiday blackouts7 holidays6 holidays
Overhang
Rear overhang allowed6 ft—
Front overhang allowed3 ft—
Permits
Routine permit lead time~1 day~1 day
Superload lead time~14 days~5 days
Permit valid for5 days5 days

Highlighted cells differ. "Per permit" means the state sets the rule on the permit rather than publishing a fixed limit. Escort triggers are the width or height above which the requirement applies.

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