Ohio superloads, from our Dayton yard
Superload Transport in Ohio
Superload transport in Ohio from our yard at 7660 W Third St in Dayton. Our 19 axle, 150 ton trailer is built for superloads up to 300,000 lbs. Permits, routing, escorts and utility bucket trucks are handled by our own team.
Capabilityasset based heavy haul, 8 to 22 axle setups, USA and Canada, pieces from 70,000 up to 300,000 lbs
This page is general information only, not legal advice and not a permit. Rules change often and each state's permit and official rules are the final word. Always confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the state permit office before moving a load. Reliable Transport LLC is not responsible for decisions made using this information.
The Ohio superload line
Past 120,000 lbs gross
In Ohio, a load over 120,000 lbs gross is a superload, and the ODOT permit fee adds a charge for every ton over 60 tons on every mile. Our Akron transformer move ran at 240,000 lbs gross, twice that line. Every superload needs a permit, a route review and often escorts and utility crews. That is the work we are built for, from our home base in Dayton.
Hauling through other states? Use our permit map and route planner
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Ohio rules for superloads
The superload line first, then the Ohio rules every big load runs under. The full list is on our Ohio oversize permit rules page.
Ohio
Official sources linked| Rule | What it means for your load |
|---|---|
| Superload line | Over 120,000 lbs gross. Ohio's permit fee adds four cents per ton over 60 tons for every mile traveled on that tier, and loads past it are called superloads. (Ohio Administrative Code 5501:2 1 05, Franklin County Engineer, special hauling permits, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Legal limits | Without a permit, a load in Ohio can be up to 8'6"W and 13'6"H, at up to 80,000 lbs gross. (ODOT OS 8, Ohio Revised Code 5577.05, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Height | Over 14'6"H, one lead escort with a height sensing device. Over 14'10"H, the move is coordinated with the owners of overhead signs, signals and utilities on the route. (ODOT OS 1A, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Width | Over 13'W, one lead escort, or one rear escort on multiple lane highways. (ODOT OS 1A, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Length | Over 90'L, one rear escort. (ODOT OS 1A, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Rush hours | Over 12'W, no movement from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. or 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in 22 listed counties, including Montgomery, Franklin, Hamilton and Cuyahoga. (ODOT OS 1A, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Weekends | Over 12'W, loads stop at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and at 3 p.m. on Friday from April 1 through November 30, until one half hour before sunrise the next day. (ODOT OS 1A, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
| Holidays | No movement from noon the day before until one half hour before sunrise the day after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (ODOT OS 1A, OSOWloads Ohio guide) |
Rules change often. We checked these on October 9, 2026 against the Ohio sources linked in each row, state source first, and each one against a second source. Rules we could not confirm twice are left off this page. Our permitting team confirms the current rules for every move.
Equipment setups
Matched to the load
19 axle, 150 ton trailer
Our 19 axle, 150 ton trailer is built for superloads up to 300,000 lbs.
13 axle steerable dolly
For tall, heavy loads and enclosures that need a long well and a steerable dolly.
Jeeps and boosters
Multi axle jeeps and boosters add axles to meet axle weight limits.
8 to 19 axle, 55 to 150 ton
RGNs from 8 axle 55 ton to 19 axle 150 ton, plus perimeter and well trailers for low, tall loads.
How we move an Ohio superload
Four steps, one team
Permitting, routing, escorts, utility bucket trucks, maintenance and drivers are in house.
ODOT permit and routing
Our in house team files the ODOT permit and every other state and province on the route, and every route is reviewed turn by turn with the driver before the move.
Engineered load plan
Load plans are engineered with industry engineering partners and trailer manufacturers, then matched to the right setup from our fleet.
Escorts and utility
Our own escort vehicles and utility bucket trucks run with the load, lifting lines and clearing the way. On our Akron move, the Ohio State Highway Patrol helped us take wider turns.
Delivery
Live GPS Samsara tracking and a dash cam on every truck, with a live share link on request, so your site team knows where the load is until it is set down.
Our moves
Superloads we have moved
Two Ohio transformer superloads, and the dryer drum that shows how heavy our team goes.
150,000 lb transformer, Pocatello, ID to Akron, OH
Early 2024, 16'H loaded, with help from the Ohio State Highway Patrol on wide turns.
160,000 lb power transformer, Obetz, OH
Delivered in December 2024. The transformer alone weighed twice the 80,000 lb legal gross limit.
207,000 lb dryer drum, Louisville, KY to Richmond, VA
December 2025, 165'L x 13'6"W x 17'H, with police, a high pole, escorts and bucket trucks.
Planning an Ohio superload?
Send the weight, dimensions and route. We will plan the move.
Request a quote →See every move on our Moves page.
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Questions
Ohio superload questions
What is a superload in Ohio?
A load over 120,000 lbs gross. The ODOT permit fee adds a charge for every ton over 60 tons on every mile traveled.
How heavy can you go?
Our 19 axle, 150 ton trailer is built for superloads up to 300,000 lbs. Across our fleet we run 8 to 22 axle setups.
Have you moved superloads in Ohio?
Yes. Our 150,000 lb transformer from Pocatello, Idaho to Akron ran at 240,000 lbs gross and 16'H loaded, and we delivered a 160,000 lb power transformer to Obetz in December 2024.
Do you handle the escorts and utility work?
Yes. Our own escort vehicles and utility bucket trucks run with the load. Over 14'10"H in Ohio, the move is coordinated with the owners of overhead signs, signals and utilities on the route.
Where are you based?
Our office and yard are at 7660 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45417. Call dispatch at (937) 949-4761.
Hauling through other states? Use our permit map and route planner
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More for your Ohio superload
Ohio city and nearby state pages
Ohio superload quote
Planning an Ohio superload?
Send the weight and dimensions, pickup and delivery points, and your dates. We will work out the ODOT permit, the route, the escorts and the equipment.
This page is general information only, not legal advice and not a permit. Rules change often and each state's permit and official rules are the final word. Always confirm limits, escorts, routes and travel times with the state permit office before moving a load. Reliable Transport LLC is not responsible for decisions made using this information.