MD State Highway Administration
Hauling Permit Unit
7491 Connelley Drive
Hanover, Maryland 21076

Hours: M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
**Closed from 12:00pm - 1:00pm daily**

Phone: 1-800-846-6435 or 1-800-543-4564
Email: haulingpermits@sha.state.md.us

The Hauling Permit Unit issues permits for oversize / overweight, and over dimensional loads. After hours we can be reached through the Statewide Operations Center at 410-582-5650 or 1-800-543-2515.

General Information

• 2008 Holiday Restrictions - restrictions for hauling permits during holidays
• Applications - Applications used to obtain permission to move oversize/overweight vehicles in the state of Maryland
• Bonds - SHA forms used to obtain bonds from insurance companies
• COMAR - Title 11 Regulations
• Directions - Directions to the Maryland State Highway Administration, Hanover
• Escort Waiting Areas (PDF, 2.58MB)
• Frequently Requested Numbers - Various state and federal phone numbers
• Mapping - Interactive mapping
• Maryland Hauling Permit Manual - manual of regulations and permit information
• Maryland State Police - Contacts for the Maryland State Police
• Maryland Vehicle Law
• Motor Carrier Handbook - Handbook for Maryland Motor Carriers
• Notice to all Hauling Permit Customers - mailing address for Hauling Permits
• Online Permitting - submission of permits online
• Permit Fees - Listing of fees for loads requiring a permit.(PDF format)
• Provisions for Toll Facilities - Transportation Authority -Bridge/Tunnel size/weight limits
• Route Restrictions - Listing of routes with restrictions for oversize/overweight vehicles.
• Traveler Information - link to mapping, lane closures, detours, live traffic cameras
• Truck Overdimensional Permit Limitations
  • Escort Requirements - requirements for escorts
  • Escort Vehicle Signing & Lighting - signing and lighting requirements for escort vehicles
  • Permit Provisions - provisions for Maryland
  • Travel Time - travel time for permit loads
• Weather Related Road Closures - For Emergencies contact State Operations Center at 410-582-5650
• Weight / Height and Under clearance Restrictions - Bridge clearances for state maintained bridges