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

Canadian Weights for US 97 Heavy Haul Corridor

Description/Purpose

To authorize Canadian weight limits into Oroville, WA from the Canadian border and return on the US-97 heavy haul corridor.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

This permit allows drivers to haul reducible loads with Canadian weights from the Canadian border to Oroville, Washington. Carriers applying for this permit must be licensed to their maximum in Washington State.

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

$100.00 Monthly or $1,000.00 Annual

Application Information

The application is called 'DOT Form 560-020' is online and can be accessed at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits.

Yes – the Canadian Axle Spacing Report (DOT Form 560-014) is required to issue a Canadian Weights US 97 Heavy Haul permit. Axle Spacing Report is available at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/commercial-vehicle/permits/home

Yes – The Axle Spacing for Canadian Weights report (DOT Form 560-014) is required to issue a Canadian Weights US 97 Heavy Hal Corridor 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 47 submittals in 2024)

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

Commercial Vehicle Services can be reached at (360) 704-6340

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