Apply for an Oversized Load Permit (2024)

Step 1.Plan your route

Plan the route of your load. You need to know the names of the Grand Rapids roads included in your route.

Step 2.Make sure you have a State of Michigan permit

You'll need a State of Michigan oversize permit if your route includes state-owned roads. Visit the Michigan Department of Transportation, or call them at 517-241-8999 to get your permit.

Step 3.Fill out the online form

Apply for an oversize load permit

Step 4.We'll review your application and get back to you

Traffic engineers review your application within 48 hours. They'll also make sure you have a MDOT permit if your route includes state-owned roads.

We'll call or email you with your approved route and travel instructions. We might contact you before you're approved if we have questions.

Step 5.Make sure your permits are in the truck when you move

You or your trucking company might get a ticket if you move the oversize load without the permit on hand.

Step 1.Plan your route

Plan the route of your load. You need to know the names of the Grand Rapids roads included in your route.

Step 2.Make sure you have a State of Michigan permit

You'll need a State of Michigan oversize permit if your route includes state-owned roads.Visit the Michigan Department of Transportation, or call them at 517-241-8999 to get your permit.

Step 3.Fill out the paper form

Download and print the Oversize Load Application

Step 4.Mail, email, fax, or drop off your completed application

You can find our location and other information in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 5.We'll review your application and get back to you

Traffic engineers review your application within 48 hours. They also make sure you have a MDOT permit if your route includes state-owned roads.

We'll call or email you with the approved route and travel instructions. We might contact you before you're approved if we have questions.

Step 6.Make sure your permits are in the truck when you move

You or your trucking company might get a ticket if you move the oversize load without the permit on hand.

Step 1.Plan your route

Plan the route of your load. You need to know the names of the Grand Rapids roads included in your route.

Step 2.Make sure you have a State of Michigan permit

You'll need a State of Michigan oversize permit if your route includes state-owned roads.Visit the Michigan Department of Transportation, or call them at 517-241-8999 to get your permit.

Step 3.Call for acopy of the printed form

Call us at 616-456-3000 and we'll email, mail, or fax a copy of the application to you.

Step 4.Mail, email, or drop off your completed application

You can return the application via email, mail, or drop it off in person. Our location and contact information is in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 5.We'll review your application and get back to you

Traffic engineers review your application within 48 hours. They also make sure you have a MDOT permit if your route includes state-owned roads.

We'll call or email you with your approved route and travel instructions. We might contact you before you're approved if we have questions.

Step 6.Make sure your permits are in the truck when you move

You or your trucking company might get a ticket if you move the oversize load without the permit on hand.

Step 1.Plan your route

Plan the route of your load. You need to know the names of the Grand Rapids roads included in your route.

Step 2.Make sure you have a State of Michigan permit

You'll need a State of Michigan oversize permit if your route includes state-owned roads.Visit the Michigan Department of Transportation, or call them at 517-241-8999 to get your permit.

Step 3.Visit our office and fill out the printed form

You can find our location in the Contact Us section of this page. Stop into our office and fill out an application.

Step 4.We'll review your application and get back to you

Traffic engineers review your application within 48 hours. They also make sure you have a MDOT permit if your route includes state-owned roads.

We'll call or email you with your approved route and travel instructions. We might contact you before you're approved if we have questions.

Step 5.Make sure your permits are in the truck when you move

You or your trucking company might get a ticket ifyou move the oversize load without the permit on hand.