Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual Michigan Foreword The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual. Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits, general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation. Legal Notice This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information, useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual. Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association 5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200 Centreville, VA 20120 PHONE: (703) 698-0291 Fax: (571) 722-1698 Website: www.scranet.org Email: info@scranet.org Copyright 1987-2015 by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher, Joel M. Dandrea, Executive Vice President, Specialized Carrier & Rigging Association. Requests to the publisher for permission should be addressed to Joel M. Dandrea, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, 5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200, Centreville, VA 20120. MI-1 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
MICHIGAN CONTACT Transport Permits Unit Real Estate Support Area Department of Transportation P.O. Box 30648 7050 W. Saginaw Street Lansing, MI 48909 Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30-12:00 and 1 to 4:30 (closed for lunch 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM) (517) 636-6915 (517) 241-8999 LEGAL LIMITS Interstate GVW 80,000 0 (steer) 12,000 0 20,000* 00 34,000 000 39,000* -Federal Bridge Formula applies *Over 80,000 GVW, 13,000 lbs./axle; with 9 or more of spacing between axles, 18,000 lbs. single axle, tandems limited to one set tandem at 32,000 lbs., the rest at 26,000 lbs., 13,000 lbs. per axle on axle groups of three or more, limit of 11 axles. Max. 164,000 TOLERANCE: None. When restricted loadings are in effect, the normal maximum axle weights allowable on rigid pavements shall be reduced 25% and the maximum wheel load shall not exceed 525 pounds per inch width of tire. When restricted loadings are in effect, the normal maximum axle weights allowable on flexible pavements shall be reduced 35% and the maximum wheel load shall not exceed 450 pounds per inch width of tire. WIDTH 8' (non designated highways) 8'6" (designated highways) HEIGHT 13'6" LENGTH 40 single unit 53 semi trailer (designated highways, 5 mile access for fuel, food, rest, kingpin limit 37 to 41 measured to center of tandem) 28 6 doubles 58 overall length for doubles (non designated highways) 65 auto transporter 75 stinger steered OVERHANG 3 front, any amount is permissible if the legal length is not exceeded. However, if this overhang is 4 feet or more, there shall be displayed on the extreme rear of such a load a 12 - inch red square flag in the daytime and a red light or lantern at night. 4 rear, boat/auto carrier A combination of vehicles shall not exceed 11 axles. See Recent Changes for 2012 Senate Bills on lowboy trailers and 53 multi axle trailers MI-2 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
PERMIT LIMITS 0 Depends on routes, 00 vehicle gauge 000 and 0000 tire size WIDTH 16' 14 during Spring restrictions HEIGHT 15' LENGTH 150' PERMIT RESTRICTIONS General - Single trip permits are issued for a five work day period but are only valid for a single trip. Oversize travel is permitted one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset Monday through Friday. Loads that are overweight only but are otherwise of legal dimensions may travel 24/7. Divisible load permits are not available. No truck, tractor or tractor with trailer, or any combination of such vehicles with a gross weight, loaded or unloaded, in excess of 10,000 lbs., shall exceed the posted speed limit or the speed limit identified on the permit, which ever is less. Speed shall be reduced to 35 miles per hour where reduced loadings are being enforced during the period of seasonal weight restrictions. See form 2260A, Special Provisions, Conditions and Restrictions, for additions permit restrictions. Insurance No filing required, but must have insurance in the amounts of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000. Weekend/Night Travel - Weekend movement is now permitted in Michigan for loads not exceeding the dimensions of 10 feet in width, 14 feet in height and 90 feet in length. This allowance is similar to other bordering state's provisions and allows weekend movement all day on Saturday, and until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Mobile/Modular homes are not eligible for weekend movement. To electronically request weekend movement with a single trip using the Michigan Transport Routing and Internet System (MiTRIP) application, check the Select Weekend Travel box on the application screen. Holiday - 2014 Holiday Travel Restrictions and Closings Event Date Restriction Closings 12-31-13 No Restrictions Until Noon Office Closed New Year s 01-01-14 No Travel Office Closed 01-02-14 M.L.K. Jr. Day 01-20-14 No Restrictions Office Closed President s Day 02-17-14 No Restrictions Office Closed 05/23/14 No Restrictions Until Noon 05/24/14 No Travel Office Closed 05-25-14 No Travel Office Closed Memorial Day 4 th of July 05-26-14 No Travel Office Closed 05-27-14 07-03-14 No Restrictions Until Noon 07-04-14 No Travel Office Closed Office Closed MI-3 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
07-05-14 07-06-14 No Travel No Travel Office Closed Labor Day 08-29-14 No Restrictions Until Noon 08-30-14 No Travel Office Closed 08-31-14 No Travel Office Closed 09-01-14 No Travel Office Closed 09-02-14 Veteran s Day 11-11-14 No Restrictions Office Closed 11-26-14 No Restrictions Until Noon Thanksgiving Christmas New Year s 11-27-14 No Travel Office Closed 11-28-14 Office Closed 12-24-14 No Restrictions Until Noon Office Closed 12-25-14 No Travel Office Closed 12-26-14 12-31-14 No Restrictions Until Noon Office Closed 01-01-15 No Travel Office Closed 01-02-15 Inclement Weather - During the spring thaw, a soft layer below the pavement and above the frost line can create weakness in the pavement. This is most prominent on routes that are designated as seasonal and the shoulder portion of all routes. For this reason, during the period of weight restriction a number of precautions are taken in order to protect the condition of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) jurisdiction infrastructure. First, reduced weight limits are in effect for seasonal routes. Seasonal routes are shown on the MDOT Truck Operators' Map. Signs are typically posted indicating seasonal limits on these routes. Secondly, overweight permits are not issued for any MDOT jurisdiction routes. Lastly, in order to protect shoulder conditions, permits for vehicles or loads exceeding 14 feet in width are not issued. Certain emergency situations may receive exceptions to these guidelines. For additional information see Truck Weight and Vehicle Restrictions ( http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/alerts/bulletins.cfm?bulletin=active&cfid=2456965&cftoken=9 6360165&jsessionid=ZnKPFbglYmIrgyT_ZwhwWpu Permit Information Required Load description; load dimensions, trailer length, overall dimensions; net weight; gross weight; tire sizes; axle weights; axle spacing; origin and destination; routes to be traveled; tractor VIN#, trailer VIN #, serial and license number. MI-4 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
PERMIT TYPES Single Trip (Special Transport Permit) issued only for the occasional movement of oversize or overweight vehicles or loads which cannot be dismantled, reduced, or otherwise rearranged to come within the legal limits. Application for permits is to be made through the Michigan Permit and Routing System (MiPARs) computer program, in person at one of MDOT's Transportation Service Centers (TSC's), or through a permit service. No overweight permits are issued when weight restrictions are in affect. A single trip permit may be issued for a five day period if so requested. A single trip permit is valid for one trip only but may be issued to include a return move. The return trip must be within the 5 day window of the permit. Extended (Annual with same type of commodity only). Extended Permits (annual) are issued by mail from the Lansing office only. Extended permits may be issued on an annual basis and are issued based on the vehicle/load being transported, there are various categories of permits including; Construction (Form 2282) Miscellaneous ( Form 2266 ) Agricultural ( Form 2270 ) Pipe and pole ( Form 2268 ) Modular or Mobile Home ( Form 2272 ) FEES Single Trip (Over Dimension) $15.00 Single Trip (Over Weight and/or Over Dimension) $50.00 Extended (Over Dimensional $ 30.00) (Over weight $ 100.00) call (517) 373-2120 regarding fee. The price of a new extended permit is pro-rated based on the month it is sent in. For a specific cost, see the Fee Schedule located on the Truckers webpage. ESCORTS AND SIGNS Labeling Two amber flashing lights are required on all loads over 80' in length. Lights must be visible for at least 500'. Flags located at all four corners and extremities must be 18" square and red or orange in color. Escort Vehicles and Personnel One escort required for vehicles over 90' in length following over length vehicle, and escort front & rear for vehicles over 100' in length. One escort for vehicles over 12' in width located at the rear on four-lane highway, and at the front on two-lane highway. One front escort with a fixed measuring device set at a height to assure clearance for vehicles over 14'6" in height, plus one rear escort if over 15' in height. One escort following the vehicle on which the overhang exceeds 15'. Certification Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required. FINES Over dimension Only: Maximum $200 Overweight Fines: $.03 per pound between 1,000 2,000 lbs. $.06 per pound between 2,001 3,000 lbs. $.09 per pound between 3,001 4,000 lbs. $.12 per pound between 4,001 5,000 lbs. $.15 per pound between 5,001 10,000 lbs. $.20 per pound over 10,000 lbs. Fines are calculated based on the permit weight of the vehicle, and are assessed on axle violations only. As a rule, operators are not permitted to shift loads to avoid over-axle citations. MI-5 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
RESTRICTED TRAVEL The following counties have travel restrictions which limit permit vehicles over 12' in width or 90' in length to travel between the hours of 7:00-9:00 am and from 3:00 6:00 pm Monday through Friday: Genesee Kalamazoo Muskegon Washtenaw Ingham Kent Oakland Wayne Jackson Macomb Saginaw Mackinaw Bridge - Vehicles must notify authorities twenty-four hours prior to movement. Contact (906) 643-7600. Blue Water Bridge - Vehicles must notify authorities twenty-four hours prior to movement. Contact (810) 984-3131 International Bridge - Vehicles must notify authorities twenty-four hours prior to movement. Contact (906) 635-5255 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings. MDOT has constructed round-abouts that may pose a problem to oversize vehicles. For a complete list of MDOT round-abouts see the MDOT Round-about Web page. No railroad rule. PORTS OF ENTRY Port Of Entry-Port Huron Port Information Port Code: 3802 Location Address: 526 Water Street - Room 301 Port Huron, MI 48060-5471 Mailing Address: Same As Above General Phone: (810) 985-7125 General Fax: (810) 985-3516 Operational Hours: Port Of Entry-Battle Creek Port Information Port Code: 3805 Location Address: Mailing Address: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 4950 Dickman Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 Same As Above General Phone: (269) 965-3349 General Fax: (269) 965-0661 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM(Eastern) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) MI-6 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
Port Of Entry-Saginaw/Bay City/Flint Port Information Port Code: 3804 Location Address: 8500 Garfield Rd. Suite 103 Freeland, MI 48623 Mailing Address: Same As Above General Phone: (989) 695-2871 General Fax: (989) 695-2809 Operational Hours: Twenty Four (24) Hours A Day Seven Days A Week (7) Port Of Entry-Grand Rapids Port Information Port Code: 3806 Location Address: Mailing Address: 6450 Air Cargo Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Same As Above General Phone: (616) 942-5245 General Fax: (616) 285-0188 Operational Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM(Eastern) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Port Of Entry-Detroit Metropolitan Airport Port Information Port Code: 3807 Location Address: Mailing Address: General Phone: (734) 941-6180 General Fax: (734) 941-6690 Operational Hours: Edward H. McNamara Terminal 2596 Worldgateway Place Detroit, MI 48242 Same As Above 8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern) Weekdays (Monday-Friday) PERMIT ORDERING A single trip permit shall be applied for electronically through the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) computer application called Michigan Transport Routing and Internet Permitting (MiTRIP). This application shall be accessed via Michigan Business One Stop (MBOS) at the following address: www.michigan.gov/business. You may also obtain a single trip permit through a permit service. However, you must register with MBOS, add the task for Oversize/Overwieght Permits, click on the link once and select carrier from the dropdown prior to using a permit service. The permit services submit permits electronically as described above, and then forward them onto their customers. A list of permit services may be viewed by clicking on the following link: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9625_56949-172644--,00.html. Electronically submitted single trip permits are processed in the order in which they are received and are usually issued within twelve (12) business hours. Also, if the information submitted is inaccurate or incomplete, further information may be requested, which will delay issuance. Permits can be applied for up to seven (7) business days ahead of time. MI-7 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
An extended permit shall be applied for electronically through the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) computer application called Michigan Transport Routing and Internet Permitting (MiTRIP). This application shall be accessed via Michigan Business One Stop (MBOS) at the following address: www.michigan.gov/business. You may also obtain an extended permit through a permit service. However, you must register with MBOS, add the task for Oversize/Overwieght Permits, click on the link once and select carrier from the dropdown prior to using a permit service. The permit services submit permits electronically as described above, and then forward them onto their customers. A list of permit services may be viewed by clicking on the following link: http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9625_56949-172644--,00.html. If you still have questions regarding extended permits, please contact the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Transport Permits Unit at (517) 241-8999. Extended permits are usually issued within 15 to 21 business days from the time it is received by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Also, if the information submitted is inaccurate or incomplete, further information may be requested, which will delay issuance. Therefore, in order to ensure you receive your new permit prior to the expiration of your existing permit, MDOT recommends submitting the renewal application a minimum of 30 days prior to expiration of the existing permit. Permits can be applied for up to 60 days prior to expiration. PERMIT OFFICES Crystal Falls TSC 120 Tobin-Alpha Road Crystal Falls, MI 49920 (906) 875-6644 Toll Free: (866) 584-8100 Fax: (906) 875-6264 Escanaba TSC 1818 Third Avenue North Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786-1800 Toll Free: (888) 414-6368 Fax: (906) 786-9775 Ishpeming TSC 100 S. Westwood Drive Ishpeming, MI 49849 (906) 485-4270 Toll Free: (888) 920-6368 Fax: (906) 485-4878 Newberry TSC 14113 M-28 Newberry, MI 49868 (906) 293-5168 Toll Free: (866) 740-6368 Fax: (906) 293-3331 Alpena TSC 1540 Airport Road Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 356-2231 Toll Free: (877) 404-6368 Fax: (989) 354-4142 Cadillac TSC 100 E. Chapin Cadillac, MI 49601 (231) 775-3487 Toll Free: (800) 943-6368 Fax: (231) 775-0301 MI-8 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
Grayling TSC 1680 Hartwick Pines Road Grayling, MI 49738 (989) 344-1802 Toll Free: (888) 811-6368 Fax: (989) 344-8403 Traverse City TSC 2084 US-31 South, Ste B Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 941-1986 Toll Free: (888) 457-6368 Fax: (231) 941-1512 Grand Rapids TSC 2660 Leonard St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 464-1800 Fax: (616) 464-1189 Howard City TSC 19153 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd Howard City, MI 49329 (231) 937-7780 Fax: (231) 937-2281 Muskegon TSC 2225 Olthoff Drive Muskegon, MI 49444 (231) 777-3451 Fax: (231) 777-3621 Bay City TSC 2590 E. Wilder Road Bay City, MI 48706 (989) 671-1555 Fax: (989) 671-1530 Cass City TSC 6867 E. Cass City Road Cass City, MI 48726 (989) 872-3007 Fax: (989) 872-4464 Davison TSC 9459 Potter Road Davison, MI 48423 (810) 653-7470 Fax: (810) 653-1248 Mt. Pleasant TSC 1212 Corporate Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-7756 Fax: (989) 775-6329 Coloma TSC 3880 Red Arrow Highway Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 849-1165 Toll Free: (877) 321-6368 Fax: (269) 849-1227 MI-9 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
Kalamazoo TSC 5372 S. 9 TH St Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 375-8900 Toll Free: (877) 320-6368 Fax:(269) 544-0080 Marshall TSC 15300 W. Michigan Avenue Marshall, MI 49068 (269) 789-0592 Toll Free: (877) 324-6368 Fax: (269) 789-0936 Brighton TSC 10321 E. Grand River, Ste 500 Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 227-4681 Fax: (810) 227-7929 Jackson Specialty Crews Office 800 Chanter Road Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 783-2871 Fax: (517) 783-2236 Jackson TSC 2750 N. Elm Road Jackson, MI 49201-6802 (517) 780-7540 Fax: (517) 780-5454 Lansing TSC 1019 Trowbridge Road East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 324-2260 Fax: (517) 324-0294 Detroit TSC 1400 Howard St. Detroit, MI 48216 (313) 965-6350 Fax: (313) 965-5933 Macomb TSC 38257 Mound Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 (586) 978-1935 Fax: (586) 978-8075 Oakland TSC 2300 Dixie Highway, Ste 300 Waterford, MI 48328-1810 (248) 451-0001 Fax: (248) 451-0108 Port Huron TSC 2127 11 th Ave. Port Huron, MI 48060 (810) 985-5011 Fax: (810) 985-5042 MI-10 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
Taylor TSC 25185 Goddard Road Taylor, MI 48180-3923 (313) 375-2400 Fax: (313) 295-0822 MDOT RE Support Area Transport Permit Unit 7050 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 373-2121 Fax: (517) 373-4340 RECENT & PENDING CHANGES This section contains all recent and pending changes shared by this state with SC&RA in the past 12 months. MI-11 04/15 SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual