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Tennessee Overweight Permits

Below is important information about Tennessee overweight permits, including legal gross weight limits, overweight permit fees, and key requirements for operating overweight vehicles legally within the state.

If you need to apply for a Tennessee overweight permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

LEGAL WEIGHTS​
Legal Weight Gross:80,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem: 34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples: 34,000 lbs.
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Overweight:
  • Base fee + $0.06 per ton mile over 80,000 lbs.
  • Evaluation of Bridges and Structures
    • Greater than 165,000 lbs.
      • $100.00
    • Greater than 250,000 lbs.
      • $300
    • Greater than 500,000 lbs.
      • Actual cost (determined by state)
    • Fees are non-refundable and charged to the customer in addition to permit cost.
Mileage Fees:$0.06 per ton/mile
Annual Fees:Refer to Annual link below
Additional Fees:$1.00 Transmission fee added to all permits
Important Links:

2017 Annual Permit Types

Permit Fees

AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:615-741-3821
Email:[email protected]
Website:

https://www.tn.gov/tdot

Hours of Operation:8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central
Permit Valid For: 10 Days
Notes:
  • Oversize & overweight Permit office phone hours
    • Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
      • Closed 12:00 pm-1:00 pm for lunch

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