Thanksgiving 2024 Travel Restrictions Guide

Transporting oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight is a challenge year-round, but doing so around a major holiday like Thanksgiving adds an extra layer of complexity.

OSOW freight requires permits from every state and local jurisdiction it passes through, and on Thanksgiving—Thursday, November 28, 2024—many states place additional restrictions on over-dimensional (OD) freight movement. Some states prohibit it entirely, while most permit offices will be closed for the holiday.

Understanding which states allow OD freight travel on Thanksgiving is essential for avoiding delays and unexpected fees, especially during one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Plan Ahead to Keep Your Shipments Moving

At My PEVO, we’re your pilot car/escort vehicle experts for OSOW freight year-round, including during holidays. Our team works tirelessly to help our customers stay compliant with state and local regulations, no matter the day.

To help you plan ahead, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Thanksgiving 2024 travel restrictions for all 50 states. You’ll also find links to official resources, like state Department of Transportation (DOT) websites, to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information. We recommend verifying details with the state DOT to avoid disruptions to your shipment.

From all of us at My PEVO, we wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Alabama Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No permitted travel is allowed from sunset, Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise, Mon., Dec. 2. (Subject to change) DOT Website
Alaska Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions. DOT Website
Arizona Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel allowed from noon Wed., Nov. 27 to one-half hour before sunrise, Fri., Nov. 29 (or at 3:00 a.m. if eligible for night transport under R17-6-402.) DOT Website
Arkansas Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel allowed on Thanksgiving Day. DOT Website
California Office closed: 11/28-11/29	Freight requiring a pilot car under permit is restricted from travel during the following dates and times: Wednesday, Nov. 27: 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (midnight) Thursday, Nov. 28: 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight) Friday, Nov. 29: 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight) Saturday, Nov. 30: 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight) Sunday, Dec. 1: 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight) All other freight may travel without restrictions. DOT Website
Colorado Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions. DOT Website
Connecticut Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel is allowed from noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until daylight on Mon., Dec. 2. DOT Website
Delaware Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW freight moves are allowed from noon on Wed., Nov. 27 through 9 a.m. Sat., Nov. 30. DOT Website
Florida Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW freight exceeding 80 feet long, 14 feet, 6 inches high and/or 10 feet wide can move on Thurs., Nov. 28 or Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Georgia Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW freight is allowed to move on Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
Hawaii Office closed: 11/28	Refer to your permit for detailed restrictions. DOT Website
Idaho Office closed: 11/28	Oversize and Overweight (OSOW) loads are permitted on Idaho highways under the following conditions: Red-Coded Routes: Travel is prohibited from 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, until sunrise on Monday, Dec. 2. Black-Coded and Interstate Routes: Loads exceeding 10 feet in width, 100 feet in length, or 15 feet in height are restricted from moving between 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and sunrise on Friday, Nov. 29. DOT Website
Illinois Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW shipments are allowed to travel beginning at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 through sunrise Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Indiana Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No permitted OSOW vehicles, except those issued Overweight Commodity or Bulk Milk permits, may operate on state highways from noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Iowa Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions. DOT Website
Kansas Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions. DOT Website
Kentucky Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions unless specified on permit. DOT Website
Louisiana Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions. DOT Website
Maine Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW loads can move starting 30 minutes after sunset on Wed., Nov. 27 and ending 30 minutes before sunrise on Sat., Nov. 30. DOT Website
Maryland Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW loads can move from noon Wed., Nov 27 until 9 a.m. Mon., Dec. 2. DOT Website
Massachusetts Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW shipments can travel on Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
Michigan Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel permitted beginning at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until daybreak on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Minnesota Office closed: 11/28-11/29	OSOW travel is restricted starting at 2 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 and ending at 2 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. DOT Website
Mississippi Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel permitted starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until 30 minutes after sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Missouri Office closed: 11/28 (Online services available MoDOT Carrier Express)	No OSOW travel permitted starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Mon., Dec. 2. DOT Website
Montana Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel from Thurs., Nov. 28 until daybreak on Mon., Dec. 2. DOT Website
Nebraska Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel permitted starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise on Mon., Dec. 2. DOT Website
Nevada Office closed: 11/28-11/29	OSOW travel is prohibited during the following times: Wednesday, Nov. 27: From 12:00 PM (noon) until 30 minutes before sunrise on Thursday, Nov. 28. Thursday, Nov. 28: From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise on Friday, Nov. 29. Friday, Nov. 29: From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 30. Saturday, Nov. 30: From 30 minutes after sunset until 12:00 PM (noon) on Sunday, Dec. 1. Sunday, Dec. 1: From 12:00 PM (noon) until 30 minutes before sunrise on Monday, Dec. 2. DOT Website
New Hampshire Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel permitted on Thurs., Nov. 28 and Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
New Jersey Office closed: 11/27-11/28	No OSOW permits will be issued/valid for travel on Wed., Nov. 27 and Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
New Mexico Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel is permitted beginning at sunset on Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
New York Office closed: 11/28	No oversize travel allowed from noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
North Carolina Office closed: 11/28-11/29	OS/OW permitted vehicles or vehicle combinations, as well as those with a gross weight exceeding 112,000 lbs, are prohibited from traveling on North Carolina highways from 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, Nov. 27, until 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, Nov. 29. DOT Website
North Dakota Office closed: 11/28	No oversized loads exceeding 16 feet wide are allowed to move starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Ohio Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel permitted starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Oklahoma Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel is permitted on Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
Oregon Office closed: 11/28-11/29	OSOW loads exceeding 8 feet, 6 inches in width are prohibited from traveling between 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and 30 minutes before sunrise on Monday, Dec. 2. However, there are exceptions to this restriction: Travel is permitted on specific routes from 12:01 AM on Thursday, Nov. 28, to 12:00 AM (midnight) on Saturday, Nov. 30. Travel is also allowed on specific routes from 12:01 AM on Monday, Dec. 2, to 30 minutes before sunrise that same morning. Additionally, Division 74 Triples and Division 78 Long Logs, Poles, and Pilings are prohibited from traveling from 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, Nov. 27, until sunrise on Monday, Dec. 2. DOT Website
Pennsylvania Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel permitted from noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise on Mon., Dec. 2. DOT Website
Rhode Island Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW travel permitted starting on Wed., Nov. 27 through Sun., Dec. 1. DOT Website
South Carolina Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel permitted on Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
South Dakota Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW holiday travel restrictions. DOT Website
Tennessee Office closed: 11/28-11/29	Escorted OSOW travel is prohibited from 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Additionally, site-built houses and houseboats are not permitted to travel on Thursday, Nov. 28. All other OSOW loads may travel without restrictions. DOT Website
Texas Office closed: 11/28-11/29	The movement of loads exceeding 14 feet wide, 16 feet high, or 110 feet long, and all manufactured housing is suspended on Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
Utah Office closed: 11/28	No OSOW exceeding 10 feet wide, 14 feet, 6 inches tall, and/or 105 feet long may travel starting at 2 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 27 until daylight on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website
Vermont Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No shipment exceeding 108,000 pounds, 12 feet wide, and/or 100 feet long may travel on Thurs., Nov. 28. DOT Website
Virginia Office closed: 11/28/11/29	No OSOW travel permitted starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise on Fri,. Nov. 29. DOT Website
Washington Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel permitted starting at noon on Wed., Nov. 27 until sunrise on Sat., Nov. 30. DOT Website
West Virginia Office closed: 11/28-11/29	No OSOW travel will be permitted on Thursday, Nov. 28. DOT Website
Wisconsin Office closed: 11/28-11/29	Freight exceeding 13 feet, 6 inches in height, 150 feet in length, and/or 12 feet in width is prohibited from traveling between 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and sunrise on Friday, Nov. 29. Unless specified otherwise in the permit, there are no statewide restrictions for freight within these dimensions, except in Columbia, Dane, Milwaukee, Rock, and Waukesha counties. In these counties, freight within the stated dimensions is restricted from traveling between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and Thursday, Nov. 28. DOT Website
Wyoming Office closed: 11/28	Any OSOW load requiring escorts is prohibited from traveling starting 30 minutes after sunset on Wed., Nov. 27 until 30 minutes before sunrise on Fri., Nov. 29. DOT Website