Do You Need a Mississippi Trucking Permit?
DOT Office
PO Box 1850, Jackson, MS 39215Permit Office
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM
CENTRAL TIME
601-359-1602
Insurance Mailing Address
MDOT PO BOX 1850 Jackson, MS 39215- Needs insurance certificate made out to: MDOT PO BOX 1850 Jackson, MS 39215
- Need 6 digit customer ID # which must be obtained by customer once insurance is filed.
Permit Types
Permit Validity
3 Consecutive Days
Transportation Restrictions
Oversize loads are not allowed to travel during inclement weather.
Transports exceeding 12’ in width may not travel in the major urban areas of Jackson, Memphis/Southaven, and the Gulf Coast (excluding I-10) from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on weekdays.
Travel not allowed during the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Travel stops at 12:00 noon on the previous day.
Weekend Travel
Holiday Travel
| Date | Status | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30 | CLOSED | Travel allowed with a valid permit. |
Transportation Requirements
Provision Regulations
Superloads
Anything over Routine Issue dimensions requires special approval from the DOT.
Oversize Load Signs
“Oversize Load” signs required for loads exceeding 12’ wide.
Flags/Lights
18” red flags required at the four corners of loads with widths from 10’-12’. Flags
Flashing amber lights required at the rear corners of loads exceeding 13’ in width and if at all over width at night.
Legal Limits
| Component | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Single Axle | 20,000 lbs. |
| Tandem Group | 34,000 lbs. |
| Tridem Group | 42,000 lbs. |
| Gross Weight | 80,000 lbs. |
| Width | 8'6" |
| Semi-Trailers | 53' |
| Overall Length | 99' |
| Overhang | 3' Front | 15' Rear |
Routine Issues
| Component | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Single Axle | 22,000 lbs. |
| Tandem Group - 5 Axles | 44,000 lbs. |
| Tandem Group - 6 or More Axles | 47,500 lbs. |
| Tridem Group | 60,000 lbs. |
| Quad Group | 76,000 lbs. |
| Gross Weight - 5 Axles | 100,000 lbs. |
| Gross Weight - 6 Axles | 120,000 lbs. |
| Gross Weight | 190,000 lbs. |
| Width | 20' |
| Height | 17' |
| Length | 120' |
Escort Requirements
| Dimension | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Width 10'-12' at Night | 1 Front On 2 Lane Roads, 1 Rear On Divided Highways |
| Width Over 13' | 1 Front On 2 Lane Roads, 1 Rear On Divided Highways |
| Length 99'-105' | 1 Front On 2 Lane Roads, 1 Rear On Divided Highways |
| Overhang Over 15' | 1 Front or Rear* |
* Forest products may have a 28’ overhang, but only daylight movement is allowed.
