Nebraska Department of Transportation
5001 South 14 Street
Lincoln, NE 68512
Phone: (402) 471-0034
NDOT: https://dot.nebraska.gov/
Permits: https://dottruckpermits.nebraska.gov/permit/login.asp
Hours Of Business
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Central time)
Escorts
When escorts are needed & number of escorts required
On all state highway systems:
Width over 12′
1 Pilot Car
Width over 16′
2 Pilot cars
Length 125′-150′
1 Pilot car
Length over 150′
2 Pilot cars
Height over 14’6″
1 High Pole
Height over 16′
Route Survey
Notes:
*On interstate or 4-lane divided highway, an alternative light bar attachment may be allowed in lieu of an escort.
State police escort
All loads at or exceeding 20’ in width require Nebraska State Patrol escort. Nebraska State Patrol escorts can be required for any overdimensional load as deemed necessary for NDOT for the safety of travel.
Super loads
Loads greater than 16’ wide, 15’11″ high, 125’ long and 160,000 lbs are considered super loads and require clerk review.
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The Nova team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.
