Semi-Annual Permits

This permit authorizes the overweight transport of sealed Ocean Containers used in hauling prepackaged products for international trade. Container axle groups may be either a tandem or tridum group.
- Maximum allowable weight:
  - Gross Vehicle Weight - 95,000 pounds
    - Tandem Axles - 44,000 pounds
    - Tridum Axles - 60,000 pounds
This permit does not supersede any lesser posted weight limits on bridges or highways.
Containerized Cargo Class II Permits allow for movement on Interstate and non-Interstate highways.
Travel is not prohibited at night, during moderate rain or on holidays.

This permit authorizes the overweight transport of sealed Ocean Containers used to haul prepackaged products for international trade originating or terminating at a port facility recognized by the Ports Association of Louisiana.
The maximum allowable vehicle combination length is 83’. Either the truck-tractor or one of the trailers shall contain a tridum axle.
- Maximum allowable weight:
  - Gross Vehicle Weight - 140,000 pounds
    - Tandem Axles - 40,000 pounds
    - Tridum Axles - 60,000 pounds
This permit does not supersede any lesser posted weight limits on bridges or highways.
This permit allows movement on state maintained roads only, excluding the Interstate, and is route specific.

This permit applies to vehicles classified as Critical Off-Road Equipment, which generally includes vehicles having - quad axles, a single axle over 30,000 pounds, tandem axles over 54,000 pounds, or tridum axles over 54,000 pounds and/or a booster axle.
Reasonable oversize dimensions will be covered as well; however, all appropriate escort regulations apply.
Travel is allowed only on highways designated on the “Off-Road Annual Non-Critical and Critical Bi-Annual” printable map, accessible on the Truck Permit Office website.
Permittees must have a charge account and approval letter for the vehicle to obtain this permit.
The permit is valid for six calendar months and the cost is $0.07 per ton-mile, based on the amount the vehicle is overweight, and the total miles traveled during the life of the permit, plus a $25 administrative fee.