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Overweight authorizations in New York

Weight privileges under annual permits, including gross and axle-group limits, qualifying axle configurations, and seasonal suspensions.

19 facts, each with the passage it comes from, all quoted from Information Concerning Special Hauling Permits (PERM 30).

Where to apply

Where an application for Overweight authorizations 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.

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  • What axle and axle-group weight limits apply, including those for annual tow-truck permits?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • What minimum or maximum axle counts qualify for annual overweight authorization?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

  • When and where are annual overweight privileges suspended during reduced-load periods?Nothing on file for New York answers this yet.

Facts

3 topics

Max gross vehicle weight for standard annual permit (kg) (Measures)

Maximum gross weight of a vehicle or vehicle combination authorized by an annual permit, in kilograms.

  • 100,000 lb45,359 kgType 10 – Bulk Milk Permit; 125% (x1.25) of legal weight, including axle and grouping weights
  • 108,000 lb48,988 kgType 11 – 100 Air Mile Radius Permit; 135% (x1.35) of legal gross weight and 125% (x1.25) of legal axle / grouping weights
  • 100,000 lb45,359 kgType 12 – Sealed Container Permit; 125 % (x1.25) of legal Gross weight
  • 73,280 lb33,239 kgType 2 – 25 Mile Air Radius Permit; 3 axles with a minimum wheelbase of 17’

Minimum outer bridge length required for permit (m) (Measures)

Minimum distance between the first and last axle of the vehicle or combination, measured longitudinally, required to qualify for the permit type, in metres.

51′15.5 m

Type 12 – Sealed Container Permit

Minimum number of axles required for permit (Measures)

Minimum number of axles a vehicle or combination must have to qualify for the permit type.

5

Type 12 – Sealed Container Permit

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