Special Hauling
A special hauling permit is required for vehicles hauling construction materials over 80,000 lbs. For the purposes of this permit, Road Construction Materials, means street or highway construction materials, including but not limited to aggregate material as defined in MN State Statutes section 298.75, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), hot mix asphalt, plastic concrete, cementitious admixtures, concrete admixtures, asphalt cement, and recycled road materials. This permit is only valid on County Roads within 1 mile of state highways. The permit is only valid for the unit described in the permit and expires the same date as the vehicle registration expiration date.
Cost of Permit
The cost of a special hauling permit is $300 for a six-axle and $500 for a seven-axle.
Six-Axle
A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of six or more axles to haul road construction materials and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:
- 90,000 pounds; and
- 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under MN Statute 169.826, subdivision 1.
Seven-Axle
A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a total of seven or more axles to haul road construction materials and be operated with a gross vehicle weight of up to:
- 97,000 pounds; and
- 99,000 pounds during the period set by the commissioner under MN Statute 169.826, subdivision 1.
Restrictions
- The vehicle or combination of vehicles may only be operated on paved county roads within 1 mile of state highways.
- The vehicle or combination of vehicles must comply with the requirements and restrictions in MN Statute 169.865, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (3), (5), (7), and (8); and must be operated in compliance with truck route requirements and vehicle weight restrictions, as established under MN Statute 169.87, subdivision 1, by a local authority or the commissioner. (No Hauling During Spring Load Restrictions)