Oversize shipping guides / Arizona / Boat shipping
2 of 3 reference boat shipments below ride legal in Arizona; the rest need a state permit: the state treats loads over 8.5 ft wide or 14 ft tall as oversize. LoadLoom prices the permits into the quote automatically and files them for the carrier.
Arizona figures verified against Arizona Department of Transportation (azdot.gov) ยท 2026-09 ยท last reviewed September 2026
Price my boat shipment โLegal width 8.5 ft, legal height 14 ft.
| Shipment | Width | Height | Weight | In Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft bowrider on its own trailerLOA 20 ft, beam 8 ft, 7 ft 6 in on trailer, 3,500 lbs | 8.0 ft | 7.5 ft | 3,500 lbs | Legal load |
| 24 ft pontoon, transport trailer providedLOA 24 ft, beam 8 ft 6 in, 8 ft high, 4,000 lbs | 8.5 ft | 8.0 ft | 4,000 lbs | Legal load |
| 30 ft sailboat, mast downLOA 30 ft, beam 10 ft 6 in (overwidth), 11 ft high, 9,000 lbs | 10.5 ft | 11.0 ft | 9,000 lbs | Permit |
Loaded height adds the trailer deck; the quote computes it from your dimensions and the trailer it assigns. This guide is provided free, for general information, so shippers can see how oversize and overweight moves work. It is not legal advice and not a permit determination. Limits, escort bands, fees, and seasonal restrictions change regularly; before relying on any figure, verify it with the jurisdiction's transportation department or permit office, or a licensed permit service. When you book with LoadLoom, our dispatch desk and your assigned carrier confirm the current rules for your exact load and route; that confirmation, not this page, governs your shipment.
Escort vehicles run continuous headlights and overhead warning lights under state statute; side projections 12 inches or deeper are capped at 3 ft beyond either side of the vehicle.
Daylight travel is the working default for oversize loads; curfews apply in urban areas.
Arizona publishes formal holiday transport restrictions in its administrative code; the biggest classes stand down on listed holidays.
No seasonal regime on file for Arizona; dispatch confirms at booking.
Permit needed above 80,000 lb gross.
Class C is Arizona's superload lane: moves past 250,000 lb, 120 ft of length, 16 ft of height, or 14 ft of width clear individually, and where law-enforcement escorts are required, the state's own DPS officers run them (billable through the permit account).
ADOT Motor Vehicle Division, commercial vehicle permits
The carrier or its permit service files; the cost is in your quote.
Full Arizona guide โOnly when it exceeds the state's envelope: 8.5 ft wide, 14 ft tall, 80,000 lb gross. 30 ft sailboat, mast down on this page would; the quote decides from your real dimensions.
The carrier or its permit service; permits attach to the vehicle, not the shipper. The cost is in your quote and the paperwork rides in the cab.
Arizona publishes seasonal weight restrictions when they apply; dispatch applies the current regime to your route and your delivery estimate already reflects it.
LoadLoom prices every lane from Phoenix, Tucson to 154 North American metros; the lane pages linked below carry live reference prices.
