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Commercial Vehicle Permits

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This site is designed to provide information about rules and obtaining permits for moving extra-legal vehicles and loads through Colorado. Extra Legal Vehicles are those vehicles exceeding size and weight restrictions on Colorado Highways and Interstates.

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Please Note:

** Office Closure - The Permit Office will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day.

The office will reopen on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. and we will process applications in the order in which they were received.  Please allow the staff time to process the applications before requesting permit status checks.

** DOT numbers are issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for Interstate carriers and by the Colorado State Patrol, Motor Carrier Safety for Intrastate carriers.

Interstate carriers may contact the FMCSA at (720) 963-3130.

Colorado based carriers may contact the CSP at (303) 273-1875.

** Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Information Regarding the New Medical Certification Requirements - Link to Colorado Department of Revenue's Website

** Chain Law in effect - September 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012.

Commercial vehicles operating on I-70 in either direction between mileposts 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) must carry sufficient chains at all times to be in compliance with the Colorado chain law. Colorado Chain Up Tips

** USA Pro Cycling Challenge - August 20 - August 26, 2012.

The Challenge will impact the movement of OSOW vehicles/loads on the designated highways for the race.  This site will be updated once the routes have been finalized, in addition, CDOT will post restrictions that may be in place for other summer related events.  Read more about the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

Important Reminder:

  • The Permit Office has a 2-hour turn around time for the issuance of Single Trip permits.  We will not guarantee that applications received after 3:00 p.m. (MT) will be processed on the same business day.  Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
  • The turn around time for the issuance of Chapter 6 Specials (Superloads) is 3-5 business days.

Our busiest days of the week are typically Mondays and Fridays.  We recommend that applications be submitted early in the day to avoid delays.

E-470 Restrictions/Permits

All Oversize/Overweight vehicles must contact E-470 at (303) 537-3409 for travel on E-470.  This contact must be made at least 48 hours prior to movement.

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Truck Permit Office

CDOT Permit Office
4201 East Arkansas Avenue, Rm 290
Denver, Colorado 80222
Long Distance: 1-800-350-3765
Local Calls: 303-757-9539
Fax:  303-757-9719

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Phone calls accepted 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Walk-Ins until 4:00 pm
Note: Permit Staff Meetings are typically scheduled on
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 10:30 am (MT)

Teresa.Carrillo@dot.state.co.us

Suggestions to help us improve our service?
E-mail us and let us know:  cdot.permits@dot.state.co.us

Working with Local Government

Governor Hickenlooper has issued an Executive Order directing state agencies to take specific steps to enhance relations with local government. Here is how CDOT is complying with the Executive Order.

 
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