Wyoming State Permit Resource

Staying current with state permits is crucial for truckers to ensure legal compliance and avoid costly fines or delays. These permits help streamline operations, ensuring that truckers can transport goods smoothly across state lines without regulatory issues.

Wyoming Permit Regulations:

Statutory Size Limits:

    • Width: 8′ 6″
    • Height: 14′
    • Length:
      • 60′ for a single unit or a semi-trailer in a truck-tractor, semi-trailer combination.
      • 81′ for semi-trailer/trailer combinations with a truck-tractor (48′ max for semi-trailer, 40′ max for trailer or second semi-trailer). If the trailers have more than a 5,000-pound weight difference, the heavier trailer must be placed first behind the tractor.
      • 85′ for any other combination of vehicles.
    • Vehicle Combinations: No combination of more than three single vehicles is allowed.

    Statutory Weight Limits:

      • Single Axle: 20,000 pounds
      • Tandem Axle: 36,000 pounds
      • Triple Axle: 42,000 pounds
      • Per Wheel: 10,000 pounds
      • Per Tire:
        • Steering: 750 lbs./inch of stamped tire width
        • Other Tires: 600 lbs./inch of stamped tire width

    Gross Weight:

      • Interstate: Up to 117,000 pounds (based on Table I formula)
      • Primary & Secondary Roads:
        • 80,000 pounds (Table II)
        • 117,000 pounds (Table I by formula)

    Oversize/Overweight Limits Requiring Clearance:

    For dimensions or weights exceeding the statutory limits, contact a Wyoming Port of Entry or Highway Shop for clearance. These thresholds are:

      • Width: 18′
      • Height: 17′
      • Length: 120′ (combination unit)
      • Single Axle Weight: 25,000 pounds
      • Tandem Axle Weight: 55,000 pounds
      • Triple Axle Weight: 65,000 pounds
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 160,000 pounds
      • Construction Equipment with large tires: 55,000 pounds per single axle

    Permit Fees:

    Non-Divisible Oversize Loads:

      • $25.00 base fee plus $0.03 per foot per mile for dimensions exceeding 15′ wide, 15′ high, or 75′ long.

    Non-Divisible Overweight Loads:

      • $40.00 minimum plus $0.06 per ton per mile for the excess weight.

    Wyoming Trip and Fuel (IRP / IFTA) Permits:

    Trip Permits: 

    For vehicles registered in another jurisdiction, a temporary permit can be issued for up to 96 hours for a fee of:

      • $20 for each single unit
      • $40 for each legal combination of units (including one power unit)

    Fuel Permits: 

    Instead of standard fuel tax and license fees, operators may obtain a temporary permit valid for up to 96 hours:

      • $7.50 for each single unit
      • $15 for each combination of units (with one power unit)

    Contact Us

    Please note that DOT Compliance Group does not provide State Permit Registration. However, we offer a variety of essential compliance services to keep your business running smoothly, including Clearinghouse Registration, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), Biennial Updates, and much more. If you have any questions about our services or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at 972-232-2218. We’re here to help with all your compliance needs.