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Kansas vs Oklahoma: oversize rules side by side

A move that crosses from Kansas into Oklahoma 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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RuleKansasOklahoma
Legal limits
Legal width8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in
Legal height14 ft13 ft 6 in
Legal length (combination)75 ft75 ft
Legal gross weight80,000 lbs80,000 lbs
Escorts and surveys
One escort at (width)14 ft12 ft
Two escorts at (width)16 ft 6 in14 ft
Pole car at (height)16 ft15 ft 9 in
Police escort at (width)——
Route survey at (height)——
Route survey at (width)——
Superload thresholds
Superload width16 ft 6 in16 ft
Superload height18 ft16 ft
Superload length200 ft110 ft
Superload weight150,000 lbs120,000 lbs
Travel windows
Night travelDaylight onlyDaylight only
Weekend travelAllowedAllowed
Holiday blackouts—6 holidays
Overhang
Rear overhang allowed4 ft4 ft
Front overhang allowed3 ft—
Permits
Routine permit lead time~1 day~1 day
Superload lead time~3 days~5 days
Permit valid for7 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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