Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration

Commercial Vehicle Operations

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​​7491 Connelley Drive
Hanover, Maryland 21076
410-582-5727 or 410-582-5734
Phone: 1-800-543-4564
MdMotorCarrier@mdot.maryland.gov

EMERGENCY MOVES
For AFTER HOUR EMERGENCY moves, contact our State Operations Center at 410-582-5650 or haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov.

​Duane Pearce, Chief, Motor Carrier Division- Dpearce@mdot.maryland.gov
Josette Kaintuck, Hauling Permits Manager- Jkaintuck@mdot.maryland.gov
Tina Sanders, Technical Support Manager- tsanders@mdot.maryland.gov  443-618-7108​

General Motor Carrier Questions: 1-800-543-4564 or 410-582-5734
Hauling Permit Questions- 410-582-5723 or 410-582-5727
Technical Support: 410-582-5724 or 410-582-5731


Commercial Vehicle Operations News

Apr222024

​100k Containerized Cargo Permits

​100k Containerized Cargo Permits--State Highway Administration, Baltimore City DOT and the Port of Baltimore are providing a Special Hauling permit for containerized cargo up to and including 100k with 6 axles, following all containerized cargo regulations available temporarily free of charge.  Your delivery needs are important to us during this critical time, feel free to reach out to us with your concerns regarding permitting and routing issues at  haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov 

Apr22024

Transporting Hazardous Materials

​Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) govern the transport of hazardous materials across our toll facilities. Under these regulations, vehicles carrying bottled propane gas in excess of 10 pounds per container (maximum of 10 containers), bulk gasoline, explosives, significant amounts of radioactive materials, and other hazardous materials are prohibited from using the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895). Drivers should use the western section of I-695 around tunnels. 

Mar262024

CLOSED- Francis Scott Key Bridge

​CLOSED- Francis Scott Key Bridge- The Key Bridge is CLOSED due to a bridge collapse. Please check your permit and route.  Any permit using this route will need to be rerouted through the Maryland One permit system.  Contact the permit office if assistance is needed haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov  or 1-800-543-4564

All Commercial Vehicle Operations News

Hauling Permits

Complete and Verify Application

Although most permits are evaluated and issued within seconds when application is submitted online, the system determines which required fields are needed and completeness upon permit type, and on submission of application.

Application Determination

Currently 90% of all applications are auto issued, the applications that exceed the predetermined threshold for auto issue, and or route failures that come in for manual review vary upon route, weight, and dimensions. For example, the timing may be affected by the number of jurisdictions travelled and structures to be crossed.

Alcohol Permits

Permits for hauling alcohol can be obtained by contacting the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission at transportation.permits@maryland.gov

Brochures, Maps & Handbooks

Regulations

USDOT NUMBERS - Interstate & Intrastate

Truck & Bus Safety - Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)

Truck Weigh & Inspection Stations (TWIS)

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Commercial Vehicles Regulation Training and Visits

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