1. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transport Permit Unit

2. Robert Whaley, PE MDOT Utility Coordination and Permits Manager
Transport Permits
Acting Supervisor Robert Beckon
Permit Agents
Linda Bell Michele Lutz
Tina Smith *Angela Miller
Stephanie Savage *Jennifer Schafer

3. RESPONSIBILITIES
Issue permits when vehicle/load exceeds legal limits of width, height, length or weight on State Roadways. i.e M-59, US-24, I-69. (M, I or US)
Oversize
Overweight
Oversize & Overweight

4. Transport Permits General Overview Legal Dimension Limits
Permitted Weight Limits
Non-Divisible Loading
Permit Operation Statistics
Permit Procurement Methods
Prime Objectives

5. Legal Dimension Limits Single Trips
Length = 65’
Height = 13’ - 6”
Width = 8’ – 6”

6. Superloads
Length 150’
Height 15’
Width 16’

7. Permitted Weight Limits
MDOT is different from other states
How
Axle weight –vs- gross vehicle weight
700 #/in of tire width
Self propelled (cranes) = 850 #/in of tire width
Reasons
MVC
Weight distribution to preserve highways

8. Non-Divisible Loading
Description
A load that can’t be made smaller or reduced in weight (8 hrs)
Examples
Front end loader- can’t
Steel rebar –can
Reasoning
If a load can be reduced in size or weight to legal dimensions and weight, it has to be done.

9. MDOT ONLINE INFORMATION Transport Permits

10. www.michigan.gov/truckers MDOT TRUCKERS WEB PAGE
Here’s the website address that hosts a plethora of information regarding transport permit operations.
This presentation will highlight just a few of the more frequently used pieces of information available on our website.

11. MDOT TRUCKERS WEB PAGE

12. MiTRIP

13. Restrictions

14. Construction Restrictions

15. Spring Weight Restrictions
These restrictions are updated as soon as we receive notification from the field engineers and they are approved by Transport Permit Management.
The user can select the highest numbered restriction to see the most current information.
Historical information can be obtained by selecting past years.
Go back to the main page.

16. Restriction

17. Truck Operators Map

18. Truck Operator’s Map
Each section of this map can be clicked on to zoom in to a more detailed view.

19. RULES AND GUIDELINES Select Maximum Truck loading and Dimensions
under Rules and Guidelines.

20. Maximum Truck Loadings and Dimensions
This four page form, also known as the T-1 Form, gives you all the information you need for maximum loading requirements.
Anything over these dimensions and axle weights would be permittable loads.
When we go back to the home page…

21. Frequently Asked Questions
This will show a list of frequently asked questions.
You can select anyone of them to see the answer.
Go back to the main menu…

22. COUNTY INFO
Also under the Seasonal heading you’ll find County Seasonal Restrictions.

23. County Seasonal Weight Restrictions
This map show the Seasonal Restriction status of each county.
The map indicates the following:
No = restrictions are not in effect - green
Date = when the restrictions begin
On = restriction are in effect - red
Until = when the restrictions will be lifted
There is also a direct link to each county provided.
Returning to the main page …

24. Bridges With Load Retrictions
After selecting the link the user can navigate to the statewide map, which is divided into regions, or to a specific city map. The legend on each map provides the following classifications:
Class A bridges, indicated with solid blue dots.
Class B bridges, indicated with open blue dots.
Class C bridges, indicated with solid red dots.
Class D bridges, indicated with open red dots.
Depending upon a particular load’s axle weights, our program (MIPARS) will determine what “class” of bridge the load can cross.
Return to main page…

25. CONTACTS
Under the Contacts heading you’ll find the different MDOT Regions.

26. MDOT Offices by Region
On this site you can see the different regions identified by color coding.
Go back to main page……..

27. MiDrive

28. Mi Drive

31. REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFO

32. REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFO
Select a camera and get a picture of the real time traffic image.
Go back to main page….

33. Truckers Links

34. MIPARS TO MITRIP MITRIP Pro’s
Update 10 year old sufficiency data and continually update in the future
Allow anyone to submit for a permit without a minimum requirement
Check for restrictions within the system
Allow for auto issue of select type of permit applications (not initially)
Allow access to Motor Carriers and provide ability to revoke
Allow access to Bridge Engineers to process applications requiring bridge analysis
Superload’s
Superloads Applications Submitted Electronically and analyzed electronically by TSC Engineers
Shippers Letter and Route Survey Information incorporated into online application (However, hard copy will be maintained on file if asked for)
Processing time significantly decreased for analysis of Superloads
Extended’s
Decrease processing time for Extendeds (Annuals) Submitted electronically
Eliminate Accounting Delays (All paid by Credit Card)
Eliminate Mailing process and delays (All done electronically)

35. For More Information… Call (517) 241-8999
Go to
and select “Truckers” under Favorite Links

36. Lowboy Trailers
53’ Multiaxle Trailers
37.5 to to kingpin
Lift axles not included in calculation
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37. Steel Coil vs Mill Roll Steel Coil (anything on a spool) is considered divisible Exceptions? (With proper justification)

38. Police Escorts?
When ?
Escort ?
Permit Returns
Mi no

39. Permits Applications Returns
Michigan Transport Permits Unit will no longer return application

40. QUESTIONS?