Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/need-permit

Helpdesk phone:

(360) 704-6340

Subject matter expert contact information:

(360) 704-6340 - 3 Permit Specialists

CVSpermits@wsdot.wa.gov

Empty Apple Bins and Hay Bales Permit

Description/Purpose

To allow the transport of empty apple bins or hay bales higher than legal height of 14 feet up to 15 feet high.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

The permit allows the hauling of empty apple bins up to 15 feet high. This permit can be used in conjunction with the double trailer permit. These permits are not exempt from restrictions. Oversize signs are required. Routes do not guarantee height clearance.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

$20.00 Monthly or $240.00 Annual

Application Information

The application is called 'DOT Form 560-029' is online and can be accessed at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits.

No - Only the permit application and permit fee is required to issue the permit

No - The application and permit fee is all that is required in order to issue the permit

You can self-issue this permit type by accessing WSDOT's self issue permit program at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits/self-issue-permit, you can contact a Permit Agent or visit any WSDOT Permit Office. For information about Permit Agents or WSDOT Permit Offices see: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits/permit-offices

Permit is valid for a monthly (30-days) period, if a monthly permit purchased or for one-year, if an annual permit is purchased.

N/A

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 1

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 1


(Summary results based on 928 submittals in 2024)

Legal authority
Contacts
Washington State Department of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Services
7345 Linderson Way SW
PO Box 47367
Tumwater WA 98504-7367
Email: CVSpermits@wsdot.wa.gov
Website: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov
Comment: Commercial Vehicle Services Webpage Telephone: (360) 704-6340
* Credential details last updated 3/1/2022
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