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Idaho vs Utah: oversize rules side by side

A move that crosses from Idaho into Utah needs two permits and follows the stricter rule wherever they differ. 12 of 22 rules differ, highlighted below.

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

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RuleIdahoUtah
Legal limits
Legal width8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in
Legal height14 ft14 ft
Legal length (combination)75 ft—
Legal gross weight80,000 lbs80,000 lbs
Escorts and surveys
One escort at (width)12 ft12 ft
Two escorts at (width)14 ft14 ft
Pole car at (height)16 ft16 ft
Police escort at (width)—17 ft
Route survey at (height)16 ft19 ft
Route survey at (width)18 ft—
Superload thresholds
Superload width16 ft17 ft
Superload height16 ft17 ft 6 in
Superload length120 ft—
Superload weight250,000 lbs300,000 lbs
Travel windows
Night travelDaylight onlyDaylight only
Weekend travelAllowedAllowed
Holiday blackouts6 holidays6 holidays
Overhang
Rear overhang allowed10 ft6 ft
Front overhang allowed4 ft3 ft
Permits
Routine permit lead time~1 day~1 day
Superload lead time~10 days~14 days
Permit valid for5 days4 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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