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New Mexico vs Oklahoma: oversize rules side by side

A move that crosses from New Mexico into Oklahoma needs two permits and follows the stricter rule wherever they differ. 15 of 22 rules differ, highlighted below.

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

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RuleNew MexicoOklahoma
Legal limits
Legal width8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in
Legal height14 ft13 ft 6 in
Legal length (combination)65 ft75 ft
Legal gross weight86,400 lbs80,000 lbs
Escorts and surveys
One escort at (width)14 ft12 ft
Two escorts at (width)18 ft14 ft
Pole car at (height)15 ft 6 in15 ft 9 in
Police escort at (width)20 ft—
Route survey at (height)15 ft 6 in—
Route survey at (width)——
Superload thresholds
Superload width20 ft16 ft
Superload height17 ft16 ft
Superload length150 ft110 ft
Superload weight170,000 lbs120,000 lbs
Travel windows
Night travelDaylight onlyDaylight only
Weekend travelAllowedAllowed
Holiday blackouts6 holidays6 holidays
Overhang
Rear overhang allowed7 ft4 ft
Front overhang allowed3 ft—
Permits
Routine permit lead time~2 days~1 day
Superload lead time~5 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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