Load eligibility in New York
Rules for determining whether a load and its registered vehicle qualify for an oversize or overweight permit.
5 facts, each with the passage it comes from, quoted from 4 official sources.
Where to apply
Where an application for Load eligibility is submitted in New York.
Online · New York State Department of Transportation
HOOCS
hoocs.dot.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)
Applicants can order NYSDOT Special Hauling Permits, NYSDOT Divisible Load Overweight Permits, New York State Thruway Authority Permits, and New York State Bridge Authority Permit using HOOCS. HOOCS can be accessed via OSCAR or NY.gov ID.
Online · New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)
NYCDOT web site
Online · New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
NYSDOT Transportation Federation web site
Online · New York State Tax Department
One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR)
oscar.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)
New York State provides a single point of contact to apply for various operating credentials over the Internet. A $25 fee applies.
Online · NYC DOT
Over Dimensional Vehicle Permit Processing System
Email · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office
Central Permit Office, by email
Hauler must assign each application a log number using the day of the month plus a consecutive number. In the subject line of the email, note "SuperloadApplication– Company Name –App xx-x". For sending additional information, note "SuperloadInformation– Company Name –App xx-x" in the subject line. List the total number of pages sent. Provide contact name, phone number, fax number, and optional e-mail address. All forms must be typed.
Fax · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office
Central Permit Office, by fax
518-457-9910
Must use a cover sheet with company heading for all correspondence. Hauler must assign each application a log number using the day of the month plus a consecutive number. If sending additional information, note "SuperloadInformation–Company Name –App xx-x" in the subject line of the fax. List the total number of pages sent. Provide contact name, phone number, fax number, and optional e-mail address. All forms must be typed.
Mail · New York State Department of Transportation
Central Permit Office
50 Wolf Road, 5th Floor, Albany, New York 12232
Applications made by mail using Special Hauling Permit form (PERM 39) will be mailed to the address given by the applicants. If requested, they may be mailed to any Post Office c/o General Delivery.
Mail · New York State Department of Transportation
Central Permit Office
50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor, Albany, New York 12232
Applications made by mail using Special Hauling Permit form (PERM 39) will be mailed to the address given by the applicants. If requested, they may be mailed to any Post Office c/o General Delivery.
Mail · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office
Mail In
Central Permit Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor Albany, New York 12232
In person · New York State Department of Transportation Central Permit Office
Central Permit Office Walk In
Central Permit Office 50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor Albany, New York 12232
Online · New York State Department of Transportation
NY.gov ID
my.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)
Use it when: Ideal for applicants that do not have a USDOT number such as governmental agencies or are moving personal items such as a boat.
Once applicants have enrolled in OSCAR or NY.gov ID the NYSDOT Central Permit Office can be contacted at 518-485-2999 or at permits@dot.ny.gov to link the HOOCS permitting system to OSCAR or NY.gov ID.
Email
MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Use it when: Vehicles weighing over 80,000 pounds may require a Special Handling Permit from MTA Bridges and Tunnels.
Phone
Highway Use Tax Unit, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Use it when: Vehicles with gross weight of 18,000 pounds or more
Applicants for Special Hauling Permits for vehicles that have a gross weight of 18,000 pounds or more must obtain a Highway Use Tax Permit from the Highway Use Tax Unit.
Phone
MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Use it when: Vehicles weighing over 80,000 pounds may require a Special Handling Permit from MTA Bridges and Tunnels.
Phone · New York State Bridge Authority
New York State Bridge Authority special hauling permits
Use it when: Special Hauling Permits
Phone · New York State Thruway
New York State Thruway special hauling permits
Use it when: Special Hauling Permits
Phone · New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
NYSDOT Central Permit Office
Use it when: Divisible Load or Special Hauling Permits
Phone · New York State Department of Transportation
STICC
Use it when: Emergency Trip Permit if unable to apply through HOOCS permitting system, during non-business hours.
Contact the Statewide Transportation Information Coordination Center (STICC) at 518-457-3765 (open 24 hrs). Explain that a Special Hauling Emergency Permit is needed.
In person · New York State Department of Transportation
Regional Offices
207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501-2869; 333 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202-1466; 1530 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623-3161; 100 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-3088; 107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843; 317 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601-3784; 4 Burnett Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2594; 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-3200; Veteran's Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11787-5518
Use it when: Except Region 1 and Region 11 (New York City) Offices
Office hours may vary, please call in advance to confirm hours of operation.
Start with a question
Open a question to read the facts on file that bear on it.
Facts
4 topics
Non-divisible load definition (In words)
The criteria used to determine whether a load is non-divisible for permit eligibility.
Type 1S – Superload Trip Permit
A certification by the manufacturer or designer of the load and/or vehicle that the object or vehicle cannot feasibly be manufactured or broken down into smaller sections.
Type 1S – Superload Trip Permit
A certification by the manufacturer or designer of the load and/or vehicle that the object or vehicle cannot feasibly be manufactured or broken down into smaller sections.
Registered weight not less than permitted weight required (Yes or no)
Whether the vehicle's registered weight must be at least equal to the gross permitted weight before an overweight permit may be issued.
Yes
Overweight load of multiple items ineligible (Yes or no)
Whether a permit is unavailable when the vehicle, load or combination would be overweight and the load is made up of more than one item.
Yes
Maximum work hours to dismantle non-divisible load (Measures)
The maximum number of work hours, using appropriate resources and equipment, that it would take to dismantle the load; a load requiring more than this number of hours to dismantle is considered non-divisible for permit eligibility.
8 hours
Where these facts come from
- NYPermits(opens in a new tab)
www.dot.ny.gov, web page, 2 facts
- Certification to Increase Registered Weight for Overweight Permit(s) (PERM 65)(opens in a new tab)
www.dot.ny.gov, PDF, 1 fact
- Information Concerning Special Hauling Permits (PERM 30)(opens in a new tab)
www.dot.ny.gov, PDF, 1 fact
- Information Concerning Special Hauling Permits, PERM 30(opens in a new tab)
www.dot.ny.gov, PDF, 1 fact