Oversize shipping guides / Georgia / Moving shipping
Every reference moving shipment below rides legal in Georgia: the state treats loads over 8.5 ft wide or 13.5 ft tall as oversize, and escorts start at 8.5 ft wide. LoadLoom prices the permits and escorts into the quote automatically and files them for the carrier.
Georgia figures verified against Georgia DOT / Department of Public Safety (dot.ga.gov) ยท 2026-09 ยท last reviewed September 2026
Price my moving shipment โLegal width 8.5 ft, legal height 13.5 ft, first escort from 8.5 ft wide.
| Shipment | Width | Height | Weight | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartmentAverage fullness, ground floor both ends, crew loads and unloads | varies | varies | varies | Legal load |
| 3-bedroom houseAverage fullness, crew loads and unloads | varies | varies | varies | Legal load |
| 5+ bedroom houseAverage fullness, crew loads and unloads | varies | varies | varies | Legal load |
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.
Georgia's escort geometry is road-type based: on two-lane highways the escort leads, on four-lane-plus highways it follows, once loads pass the width, height, or 100 ft length bands; escort drivers hold a state certification, run amber warning lights, and keep two-way radio contact with the load.
Daylight travel is the working default for oversize loads; curfews apply in urban areas.
No seasonal regime on file for Georgia; dispatch confirms at booking.
Permit needed above 80,000 lb gross.
Past the annual-permit envelope, Georgia treats moves as individually reviewed superload-class applications with route and structure checks.
Georgia oversize permit unit (Department of Public Safety, with GDOT)
The carrier or its permit service files; the cost is in your quote.
Full Georgia guide โOnly when it exceeds the state's envelope: 8.5 ft wide, 13.5 ft tall, 80,000 lb gross. None of the reference shipments 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.
Georgia 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 Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta to 154 North American metros; the lane pages linked below carry live reference prices.
