{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Highway Transportation Permit","description":"When a vehicle exceeds the statutory limits for weight, width, height, or length, a highway transportation permit must be secured before the journey begins. Issued by the relevant road, transport, or infrastructure authority, the permit defines the approved routes, operating time windows, and conditions—such as escort vehicles, pilot cars, or additional lighting. In cross-border operations, separate permits from each country of transit are typically required. Common applications include heavy ha","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/highway-transportation-permit","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-24T05:20:19.051788","citation":"https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/policy/permits_permitting.htm","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/highway-transportation-permit","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Highway Transportation Permit · When a vehicle exceeds the statutory limits for weight, width, height, or length, a highway transportation permit must be secured before the journey begins. · Quelle: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/policy/permits_permitting.htm"}