West Virginia OSOW Regulations (WVDOT)

Legal Dimensions (No Permit Required)

• Width: 8'6"
• Height: 13'6"
• Length: 53' (semitrailers)
• Gross vehicle weight: 80,000 lbs

Legal Weights (No Permit Required)

• Single axle: 20,000 lbs
• Tandem axle: 34,000 lbs

Permit Validity

• 5 days

Transport Vehicle Requirements

Signage

• "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs required for all oversize loads

Flags

• Color: Red
• Size: 18" square
• Placement: Each corner of load

Operating Times

Standard Hours (14' wide or less)

• Sunrise to sunset
• 7 days a week

Loads Exceeding 14' Wide

• Sunrise to sunset
• Monday through Friday only

Loads Exceeding 16' Wide

• Sunday morning only

Continuous Travel

Overweight-only loads not exceeding 110,000 lbs gross:

• Continuous travel allowed

Local District Requirements

• Local districts may impose additional escort requirements
• Check permit for district-specific requirements

Contact Information

• Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/
• State: West Virginia
• Agency: West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT)

Regulatory References

• West Virginia Department of Transportation
• https://transportation.wv.gov/
• Local district regulations

Last Updated: 2025-11-11

OSOW publishes West Virginia regulation references as public guidance; field teams should still validate route-specific constraints before dispatch.

If your move requires managed execution, request dispatch support to align permits, escort assignment, and operational timing.

OSOW publishes West Virginia regulation references as public guidance; field teams should still validate route-specific constraints before dispatch.