Farmer Guidance

PLOWING THROUGH THE REGULATIONS:

A Farmer’s Guide to Iowa Transportation

We appreciate our Iowa farmers and want to make sure you can navigate the laws, regulations, and exemptions that pertain to farm transportation. Use our Farm Guide to help you get started.

• Covered Farm Vehicles
  Learn about the registration and operational guidelines for covered farm vehicles in Iowa.


• Permits
  Learn about permit requirements for Iowa farmers transporting overweight or oversize loads and exemptions for certain farm equipment, such as tractors and grain wagons. Get details on permits for specific types of farm vehicles, like livestock transports or implements of husbandry.


• Driver's Licensing Requirements
  Get detailed guidance on driver’s licensing requirements for operating farm vehicles in Iowa.


• Farm Vehicle Registration
  Learn about registration, licensing, and operational requirements for farm vehicles and equipment. Get detailed information on the rules, exemptions, and procedures for registering and operating farm-related vehicles, as well as specific tolerances and restrictions on vehicle weights.


• Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tanks
  Learn about the Iowa and federal regulations for the safe operation, identification, and maintenance of anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks. Get detailed requirements for compliance to ensure safety and proper identification of these tanks during transport and use.