Landing at the perfect peak of summertime, the Fourth of July is an exciting time to be an American.
As the U.S.’s main summer holiday, the Fourth of July also happens to be one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Recognizing the heightened concentration of motor vehicle traffic, most states’ Departments of Transportation (DOT) restrict oversize freight travel for the days leading up to and over the July Fourth celebration.
During a two- to three-day stretch encompassing the Fourth of July holiday, oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight is prohibited from traveling in most states.
As a shipper or trucking company, you must plan additional transit time for travel regulations, or it may be difficult to meet your customer commitments this July.
Below, you’ll find a chart breaking down each state’s OSOW travel restrictions over this period. Many state permitting offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, but schedules vary by state.
While this chart is intended as a guide, holiday restrictions and permitting office schedules are subject to change. Check state permitting websites and consult your transportation providers for the latest details on how Independence Day may affect your operations.
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4th of July 2026 Oversize Freight Travel Restrictions
| State | OSOW Travel Restrictions |
| Alabama |
No travel:
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| Alaska |
No travel for loads exceeding 10'6" wide on all roads, including the Kenai Peninsula south of the Potter Weigh Station, the Parks Highway, the Glenn Highway, and the Richardson Highway:
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| Arizona | No travel for loads exceeding 120'L, 10'W, 14'6"H, 10'FOH, 10'ROH or 250K GVW:
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| Arkansas | No travel:
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| California |
No escorted travel:
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| Colorado |
No travel:
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| Connecticut |
No travel:
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| Delaware |
No travel:
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| Florida |
No travel for loads exceeding 80'L, 10'W, or 14'6"H:
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| Georgia |
No travel:
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| Idaho |
No travel:
Travel is permitted on black routes and interstates for loads up to 120'L, 12'W and 15'H. |
| Illinois |
No travel:
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| Indiana |
No travel:
Travel is permitted for overweight loads only. Exceptions apply for agricultural commodities up to 97K and metal commodities up to 120K. |
| Iowa |
No travel:
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| Kansas | Travel is allowed. |
| Kentucky | Travel is allowed. |
| Louisiana | Travel is allowed. |
| Maine |
No travel:
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| Maryland |
No travel:
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| Massachusetts |
No travel:
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| Michigan |
No travel:
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| Minnesota |
No travel for loads exceeding 110'L or 12'6"W:
Travel is permitted for overweight loads only (confirm on permit). |
| Mississippi |
No travel:
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| Missouri |
No travel:
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| Montana |
No travel for loads exceeding 18'W on interstates:
No travel for loads exceeding 150'L, 12'6"W, or 15'6"H off interstates:
Off interstates, travel is restricted to daylight hours only for loads exceeding 10'W up to 12'6"W. |
| Nebraska |
No travel:
Travel is permitted for overweight loads only. |
| Nevada |
No travel:
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| New Hampshire |
No travel:
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| New Jersey |
No travel:
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| New Mexico |
No travel:
Travel is permitted for overweight loads only on Thursday, 7/2, until midnight. |
| New York |
NY - No travel:
NY Thruway - No travel:
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| North Carolina |
No travel:
Travel is permitted for overweight loads up to 112K. |
| North Dakota |
No travel for loads exceeding 16'W:
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| Ohio |
OH - No travel:
OH Turnpike - No travel:
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| Oklahoma |
No travel:
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| Oregon |
No travel for loads over 14W:
Travel is permitted for loads under 14'W on Friday, 7/3, Saturday, 7/4, and beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, 7/6. |
| Pennsylvania |
PA - No travel:
PA Turnpike - No travel:
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| Rhode Island |
No travel:
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| South Carolina |
No travel:
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| South Dakota | Travel is allowed. |
| Tennessee |
No travel for loads exceeding 90'L, 12'6"W, or 15'H:
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| Texas | Travel is allowed. |
| Utah |
No travel for loads exceeding 105'L, 12'W, or 14'6"H:
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| Vermont |
No travel for loads exceeding 100'L, 12'W, or 108K:
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| Virginia |
No travel:
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| Washington |
No travel:
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| West Virginia |
No travel:
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| Wisconsin |
No travel in Columbia, Dane, Milwaukee, Rock, or Waukesha Counties for loads under 150'L, 12'W, 13'6"H:
No travel statewide for loads exceeding 150'L, 12'W, 13'6"H:
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| Wyoming |
No escorted travel:
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Stay on Top of Your Freight Schedule in 2026
It’s important for both shippers and trucking companies to recognize the presence of holiday restrictions and take steps to avoid their impact.
With a bit of planning, you can side-step any potential interruptions to your supply chain.
As you venture further into the year, events like the Fourth of July will continue to impact freight markets across the U.S.
To help you get ahead of these fluctuations, download our free Freight Shipping Calendar, which calls out the best — and worst — days to ship freight across the entire year. Refer back to it regularly to help you optimize your supply chain all year long!
