Nebraska
Nebraska Truck Permits for trip, fuel, oversize & overweight
A truck not apportioned or fuel-licensed for Nebraska needs a 72-hour trip permit, a 72-hour fuel permit or one combined permit, and it has to be bought before the truck enters the state. Oversize and overweight loads take a separate Nebraska DOT permit, and the state allows 95,000 lbs on its highways without one. Tell us the truck, load and route, and we file every Nebraska permit ahead of the state line.
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What are you running through Nebraska?
Pick what fits your truck and load. Each answer opens the Nebraska rules and what we need from you.
Not sure which one? Call the 24/7 permit desk
(312) 395-7322- Load over 8 ft 6 in wide, 14 ft 6 in high or 95,000 lbs
Oversize & overweight permits
Single-trip permits for up to 10 moving days, continuous permits up to a year and superload review, all from Nebraska DOT. - Not apportioned for Nebraska, no fuel license
Trip & fuel permits
A 72-hour trip permit, a 72-hour fuel permit or both combined, for two axles over 26,000 lbs, three or more axles, or a combination over 26,000 lbs. - 95,000 lbs on the interstate
Conditional Interstate Use Permit
Raises the interstate gross limit from 80,000 to 95,000 lbs, in 10-day increments up to 90 consecutive days.
Source: Nebraska DMV trip and fuel permit FAQ; Nebraska State Patrol 2025–26 Truck Guide; Nebraska Department of Transportation, 408 NAC 3; Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,290.
Nebraska and its neighbors
How Nebraska compares with Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and South Dakota
Nebraska borders six states, and the weight, height and holiday rules change at most of those lines.
95,000 lbs without a permit
Nebraska allows 95,000 lbs gross on its state highways. Kansas stops at 85,500 lbs off the interstate and Colorado at 85,000.
The same 72-hour clock as Iowa
Nebraska's trip and fuel permits each run 72 hours and are bought before entry. Iowa's trip permit is also bought before entry, and its fuel permit covers one trip or 72 hours.
14 ft 6 in, like Colorado
Nebraska's legal height matches Colorado's 14 ft 6 in. Kansas allows 14 ft.
Holidays stop Nebraska permits
Permitted loads do not run on Nebraska holidays. South Dakota has no weekend or holiday restrictions, and Kansas lets permitted loads move every day of the year.
How it works
Your Nebraska permit in three steps
Send the load and route
Truck, trailer, dimensions, weight, origin and destination. Your fleet details are saved for next time.
We check and file
Our permit desk checks the Nebraska rules for your load and files with NDOT.
Get your permit
You get the permit PDF, a written route and an interactive route map to share with the driver.
What will an oversize permit in Nebraska cost?
Enter your pickup and delivery locations, choose your permit type, and compare estimated permit costs across route options.
- Oversize and overweight permits across the lower 48 and DC
- State-by-state fee breakdown for each route option
- Order your permit or talk to a specialist
FAQ
Nebraska permit questions
What axle count or weight triggers the Nebraska trip permit?
A truck not apportioned for Nebraska with two axles over 26,000 lbs, three or more axles, or a combination over 26,000 lbs. The 72-hour trip permit covers registration, and we file it before departure.
Can trip and fuel be on one Nebraska permit?
Yes. Besides the separate 72-hour trip and 72-hour fuel permits, Nebraska sells a combined permit that covers both, which saves a second purchase when the truck has neither.
When does a Nebraska trip permit have to be bought?
Before the truck enters the state: Nebraska requires the trip and fuel permits to be purchased ahead of entry. Send us the details before the run and the permit is ready before the wheels reach the border.
Do Nebraska weigh stations apply to trucks on a permit?
Yes, every time. A permitted load must exit to any open weigh station, whatever its in-cab signal shows; stations include Fremont, Hebron, Nebraska City, North Platte, O'Neill and Waverly.
What does Nebraska's Conditional Interstate Use Permit allow?
It lets a truck run up to 95,000 lbs on the interstate, where the limit is otherwise 80,000 lbs. It is sold in 10-day increments for up to 90 consecutive days.
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Nebraska permit pages
Permit types in Nebraska
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Neighboring states
24/7 permit desk
Need a permit in Nebraska for this load?
Send the details once. We file with NDOT, plus every other state on your route.