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Truckers

A semi truck traveling westbound I-196 in Allegan County.
Department of Transportation

Truckers

As Michigan's economy continues to grow over the next few years, trucking will remain an important piece in our transportation network.

To ensure infrastructure and motorist safety, our truckers page provides all the necessary rules, guidelines, restrictions, and permits, needed to safely transport goods throughout Michigan.

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MDOT's Truck Operators Map shows the current all-season and seasonal truck routes. 

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Trucking contacts

FMCSA - Michigan Division
517-853-5990

Intrastate Operating Authority
517-284-3250, option 4 then option 1

Commercial driver's license (CDL)
888-767-6424

Michigan Trucking Association (MTA)
517-321-1951

Spring weight restrictions

Effective 6 a.m. Thursday, April 17, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. 

Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways north of the Mackinac Bridge and in accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Executive Directive 2025-4.

Spring weight restrictions map effective April 17

Spring weight restriction bulletins
Spring weight restrictions in the upper peninsula April 17, 2025

MiTRIP - Oversize/overweight permits

The Michigan Transport Routing and Internet Permitting System (MiTRIP) allows applicants to order oversize/overweight single trip and extended permits to travel on state and federal highways in Michigan. Registration must be done through MPG using a credit/debit card or electronic fund transfer (e-Check, business check) with bank accounts in the United States.

More information on oversize/overweight permits

MPG/MiTRIP registration instructions

Existing business and permit services

Business with existing extended permits
Once a company is registered, Delegated Business Authority can be used to give access to all other users in the company.

User guides

Single trip permit

Extended trip permit

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For general permit questions, contact 517-241-8999 and select option 2.

Transport permit forms

A truck traveling on the 36th Street ramp at I-96 near the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Permit Gateway

MDOT Permit Gateway (MPG) is the portal for ordering/renewing permits.

For technical issues related to MPG passwords and logins, call 844-806-0002.

Know the height of your load

I-96 at Pleasant Valley Road bridge hit.

Vehicle/bridge collisions result in serious injuries, significant property damage, and major congestion problems.

Permits are required for objects or vehicles over 13' 6" in height.

Questions? Contact your local county road commission or MDOT Permits Unit at 517-241-8999.

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Trucker information