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

Monthly Annual Fixed Load (3 or 4 axle)

Description/Purpose

To allow a commercial vehicle to exceed legal weight limits with a weight that does not change. Fixed Load vehicles include vehicles such as cranes, cement pumping trucks, and well drilling trucks.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

This permit is an overweight permit for a vehicle with a weight that does not change, such as cranes, cement pumping trucks, and well drilling trucks. Fixed loads with 3 axles may be permitted up to 65,000 lbs. and fixed loads with 4 axles may be permitted up to 86,000 lbs. with the appropriate wheelbase and tire size. An axle spacing report is required to issue a fixed load permit.

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

$70.00 for 3 axles & $90.00 for 4 axles

Application Information

The application is called 'DOT Form 560-026' is online and can be accessed at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits.

Yes - An axle spacing report (DOT Form 560-013) is required to issue a fixed load permit. To produce the Axle Spacing Report for Overweight Permits use: https://secure3.wsdot.wa.gov/commercialvehicle/permits/public/AxleSpacingReport.aspx, or call 360-704-6340 for assistance.

Yes - The Axle Spacing Report (DOT Form 560-013) is required to issue a Fixed Load Permit.

Applications can be submitted in person or by fax to any WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Permitting Agent or WSDOT Permitting Office. For a listing of locations and fax numbers visit our website at: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits/permit-offices.

This permit can also be self issued, to get setup go to: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commercial-vehicles/commercial-vehicle-permits/permit-types-descriptions

Permit is valid for one month (30-days) from the date of purchase

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 4264 submittals in 2024)

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

Check Road and Bridge Restrictions prior to movement. This permit is exempt (if length does not exceed 45 feet) from: Commuter hour and holiday restrictions, Oversize sign requirements, night-time travel restrictions, & winter restrictions prohibiting permitted movement when traction tires/devises/chains are advised, recommended or required but must obey chain requirements.

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 and Commercial Vehicle Services Webpage
Telephone: (360) 704-6340
* Credential details last updated 3/1/2022
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