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Indiana vs Kentucky: oversize rules side by side

A move that crosses from Indiana into Kentucky needs two permits and follows the stricter rule wherever they differ. 16 of 22 rules differ, highlighted below.

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

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RuleIndianaKentucky
Legal limits
Legal width8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in
Legal height13 ft 6 in13 ft 6 in
Legal length (combination)60 ft65 ft
Legal gross weight80,000 lbs80,000 lbs
Escorts and surveys
One escort at (width)12 ft 4 in12 ft
Two escorts at (width)14 ft 4 in12 ft
Pole car at (height)14 ft 6 in14 ft 11 in
Police escort at (width)17 ft—
Route survey at (height)17 ft15 ft 6 in
Route survey at (width)18 ft16 ft
Superload thresholds
Superload width17 ft16 ft
Superload height15 ft—
Superload length110 ft120 ft
Superload weight200,000 lbs160,000 lbs
Travel windows
Night travelDaylight onlyAllowed (conditions)
Weekend travelAllowedAllowed
Holiday blackouts6 holidays—
Overhang
Rear overhang allowed15 ft5 ft
Front overhang allowed——
Permits
Routine permit lead time~1 day~1 day
Superload lead time~3 days~5 days
Permit valid for5 days10 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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