3.2.1 Permits by Load Codes & Associated Fees
3.2.1.1 Load Code 1 Oversize
3.2.1.1.1 A load that is Oversize but less than SUPERLOAD criteria. Exception - Certain types of vehicles may have over legal limit individual axle weight but meet GVW. These vehicles will be Oversize with overweight axle data noted on the hauling permit.
3.2.1.1.2 Type - Single Trip
3.2.1.1.3 Fee - $30.00
3.2.1.1.4 Duration - 5 days. See subsection 4.2.1 for details.
3.2.1.1.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.2 Load Code 2 Overweight
3.2.1.2.1 A load that is over legal weight: (Legal GVW for 2 axles = 40K lbs.; 3 axles = 65K lbs.; 4 axles = 73280 lbs.; 5 or more axles = 80K lbs) but less than SUPERLOAD criteria. Load may be oversize but under limits of SUPERLOAD
3.2.1.2.2 Type - Single Trip
3.2.1.2.3 Fee - $30.00 plus weight fee of $10.00 for each 8,000 lbs. or portion thereof over legal weight
3.2.1.2.4 Duration - 5 days. See subsection 4.2.1 for details.
3.2.1.2.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.3 Load Code 3 SUPERLOAD
3.2.1.3.1 A SUPERLOAD is defined as any vehicle or load that has any one of the following conditions: 15 feet or more in width; 15 feet or more in height; 120 feet or more in length; has a gross weight in excess of 120,000 lbs. Section
5.0 of this regulation provides detailed processing requirements for Superload permits.
3.2.1.3.2 Type - Single Trip
3.2.1.3.3 Fee - $60.00 plus weight fee of $10.00 for each 8,000 lbs. or portion thereof over legal weight. Additional fees may apply as described in Section
5.0.
3.2.1.3.4 Duration - 1 to 5 business days Monday - Saturday, Duration may be limited to actual move time frame based on route conditions as determined by DelDOT Traffic and Safety Engineers and noted in Special Provisions portion of permit.
3.2.1.3.5 Time of Travel - Refer to Section
5.0 under specific Types of Superload.
3.2.1.4 Load Code 4 Manufactured Housing
3.2.1.4.1 A load that is Oversize and normally legal weight but less than SUPERLOAD criteria. Permit used for movement of Manufactured Housing (Mobile Home, Modular Housing, or Office Trailer).
3.2.1.4.2 Type - Single Trip
3.2.1.4.3 Fee - $30.00
3.2.1.4.4 Duration - 5 days. See subsection 4.2.1 for details.
3.2.1.4.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.5 Load Code 5 Sealed Container
3.2.1.5.1 All ocean going ship containers packed with product which carry a federal inspectors seal as to purity or customs requirements, and which results in a GVW of 100,000 lbs. or less, shall be considered non-divisible loads when moving between a port and the facility where the seal is placed, or where the contents of the container are released from the seal.
3.2.1.5.2 Type - Single Trip
3.2.1.5.3 Fee - $30.00 plus weight fee of $10.00 for each 8,000 lbs. or portion thereof over legal weight
3.2.1.5.4 Duration - 5 days
3.2.1.5.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.6 Load Code 6 Ship
3.2.1.6.1 The following provisions apply:
3.2.1.6.1.1 Overall vehicle length shall not exceed 85 feet.
3.2.1.6.1.2 Overall rear overhang shall not exceed 1/3 length of the load.
3.2.1.6.1.3 Overall vehicle width shall not exceed 12 feet.
3.2.1.6.1.4 Gross weight up to 120,000 lbs. on 5 or more axles irrespective of number of pieces being hauled.
3.2.1.6.1.5 Moves are restricted to state maintained roads within 2 miles of the Port of Wilmington (excluding I495).
3.2.1.6.1.6 Permit is not truck/trailer specific.
3.2.1.6.2 Type - Multi Trip
3.2.1.6.3 Fee - $900.00
3.2.1.6.4 Duration - 5 days
3.2.1.6.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.7 Load Code 7 Pole & Piling
3.2.1.7.1 Permit allows for movement of Pole, Piling, and Mill Stock. Permit shall be valid for an individual tractor only.
3.2.1.7.2 Type - Multi Trip
3.2.1.7.3 Fee - $30.00
3.2.1.7.4 Duration - 30 days
3.2.1.7.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.8 Load Code 8 Rescinded - Reserved for future use
3.2.1.9 Load Code 9 Single-trip Interstate
3.2.1.9.1 Permit allows movement of 3 or 4 axle single vehicles ( 65,000 and 73,280 lbs. respectively) that exceed the Federal Bridge Formula when on the Interstate road system.
3.2.1.9.2 Type - Single Trip
3.2.1.9.3 Fee - $1.00
3.2.1.9.4 Duration - 1 Single trip in a 5 calendar day period.
3.2.1.9.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.10 Load Code 10 Multi-trip Interstate
3.2.1.10.1 Permit allows movement of 3 or 4 axle single vehicles ( 65,000 and 73,280 lbs. respectively) that exceed the Federal Bridge Formula when on the Interstate road system.
3.2.1.10.2 Type - Referred to as Multi Trip; however, permit actually allows 60 single trips in a 1 year period on 1 permit application form.
3.2.1.10.3 Fee - $60.00
3.2.1.10.4 Duration - 60 trips in a 1 year period. Movement is exempt from times of travel otherwise stated in this regulation.
3.2.1.10.5 Time of Travel - Monday through Sunday sunrise to sunset during the permit Effective and Expiration Dates.
3.2.1.11 Load Code 11 Blanket Crane
3.2.1.11.1 An annual crane permit allows movement of cranes, not used in combination with any other vehicle, as defined by 21 Del.C. c. 1, §101 (10), on designated or all unrestricted routes, or both, unless posted. In accordance with 21 Del.C. c. 45, §4504, this permit can be obtained only by operators of self-propelled cranes. Separate permits are required for each power unit, and are not transferable.
3.2.1.11.2 The following provisions apply:
3.2.1.11.2.1 Permit shall have duration of 1 year from the effective date.
3.2.1.11.2.2 Movement will be in compliance with Section
4.0 with the following exceptions:
3.2.1.11.2.2.1 Self-propelled cranes with an annual blanket permit may move 24 hours a day. Monday-Sunday except during restricted Holiday periods.
3.2.1.11.2.2.2 Self-propelled cranes with an annual blanket permit moving at night will have warning lights in accordance with Section
4.0.
3.2.1.11.2.2.3 During holiday restricted periods movement of self-propelled cranes with blanket permits must follow procedures stated in Section
6.0.
3.2.1.11.2.2.4 In designated congested areas, DelDOT may restrict movement during AM and PM commuter travel periods.
3.2.1.11.2.2.5 The blanket permit holder is required and responsible for obtaining current travel restrictions prior to movement with blanket permits.
3.2.1.11.3 Size of crane must not exceed:
Length - 70 feet
Width - 12 feet
Height - 13 feet 6 inches
Weight -
2 axles - 56,000 lbs.
3 axles - 84,000 lbs.
4 axles - 112,000 lbs.
5 axles or more - 120,000 lbs.
Maximum single axle weight should be 28,000 lbs. in any axle configuration.
3.2.1.11.4 The following fee structure shall apply:
3.2.1.11.4.1 The base cost of a one-year Blanket Permit is:
$1,500 for Self-Propelled Cranes up to and including 24,000 lbs.
$2,500 for Self-Propelled Cranes over 24,000 lbs.
3.2.1.11.4.2 There is also a weight fee, which is calculated as follows:
3.2.1.11.4.2.1 A $10.00 per-trip charge is assessed per each 8,000 lbs. (or fraction thereof) over the licensed weight (legal limit based on the number of axles: 2 axles - 40,000 lbs.; 3 axles - 65,000 lbs.; 4 axles - 73,280 lbs.; 5 or more axles - 80,000 lbs.).
3.2.1.11.4.2.2 The difference between the actual weight and the legal weight is divided by 8,000 lbs. to arrive at a computation factor, which is rounded to the nearest whole number. This factor is then multiplied by $10.00 to determine the additional weight fee.
3.2.1.11.4.2.3 Once the per-trip weight fee is computed, it is multiplied by 52 (based upon a reasonable determination that a Blanket Permit holder will travel at least once a week over the entire year of the permit).
3.2.1.11.4.2.4 Example - The weight fee for a 3 axle self-propelled crane at 84,000 lbs. would be computed as follows: 84,000 lbs. minus 65,000 lbs. equals 19,000 lbs. over legal licensed weight. 19,000 lbs. divided by 8,000 lbs. = 2.37, rounded down to 2. Two multiplied by $10.00 = $20.00, which is then multiplied by 52 to arrive at a yearly weight fee of $1,040.00. With the base cost, the total Blanket Permit fee in this example is $3,540.00.
3.2.1.11.4.3 Toll fees will NOT be computed as part of the blanket permit. It shall be the responsibility of the blanket permit holder to remit all toll fees at the time of toll road travel.
3.2.1.11.5 To qualify for an annual blanket permit:
3.2.1.11.5.1 Insurance must be in force for the effective duration of the permit.
3.2.1.11.5.2 A copy of current State of Delaware Business License must be available for verification.
3.2.1.11.5.3 All drivers of the affected self-propelled cranes must be properly licensed.
3.2.1.11.6 The following documentation must be forwarded to the Hauling Permit Office prior to the submission of the online hauling permit application:
3.2.1.11.6.1 Copy of Vehicle registration.
3.2.1.11.6.2 Original weight certification signed by the Delaware State Police Truck Enforcement Unit individual performing the certification. Certified weight of each self-propelled crane. Certification of crane (with full tank of fuel and driver) will be performed, by appointment, at the Smyrna (Blackbird) or 301 (Middletown) Weigh Station by personnel of the Delaware State Police Truck Enforcement Unit. Crane must be presented in a reduced load configuration (Required removal of component items, using appropriate equipment, in no more than 8 work hours). The applicant for a non-divisible load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of work hours required to dismantle the load. Contact to set up an appointment by calling 302-378-5230 (Blackbird) or 302-378-5714 (Middletown).
3.2.1.11.6.3 Crane manufacturer dimensional drawing.
3.2.1.11.6.4 Pictures of each self-propelled crane - sides, front, and rear.
3.2.1.11.6.5 A full description of the roadway lighting system. A self-propelled crane that does not meet the prescribed lighting requirements will not be issued a blanket permit.
3.2.1.11.7 Violation of any established rules and regulations during the time a blanket permit is held shall be cause for suspension of the current blanket permit for a time period determined by DelDOT (according to the severity of the violation). Subsequent violations could result in the loss of the permit for the remainder of the permit term, the ability to obtain future blanket permits, or both.
3.2.1.11.8 Movement from origin to destination must be by the most feasible direct route. Under all conditions, the permit holder must comply with safety considerations, bridge loading and clearance postings, and roadway restrictions and postings.
3.2.1.11.9 Blanket permit applications will be processed within 2 weeks of submission of all required documents. Application packets are only required for permit renewals if any changes, specifically with GVW or individual axle weights, differ from previous permit.
3.2.1.11.10 RESTRICTIONS:
3.2.1.11.10.1 A Superload will not be permitted under a blanket permit.
3.2.1.11.10.2 Travel on Interstate highways will not be permitted under a blanket permit. In accordance with Federal Truck Weight Limit Laws, Oversize/Overweight vehicles must use the Federal Bridge Formula each time that travel is desired on Interstate highways. In order to properly do this, a single-trip permit must be processed.
3.2.1.12 Load Code 12 Twin Trailer
3.2.1.12.1 Permit allows movement of a truck tractor - twin trailer combination when off the STAA road network. Permit is issued for a specific route as when exceeding reasonable access between the national network and terminal points of loading and unloading. Vehicle must be legal weight with a width of not more than 102 inches. Route must not have a posted speed limit over 30 m.p.h. and have travel lanes less than 11 feet wide as measured from face of curb or edge of travel way.
3.2.1.12.2 Type - Multi Trip
3.2.1.12.3 Fee - $300.00
3.2.1.12.4 Duration - 30 Days
3.2.1.12.5 Times of Travel - Monday through Sunday 24 hour continuous movement.
3.2.1.13 Load Code 13 Zero Emission Bus
3.2.1.13.1 Permit allows movement of a zero emission bus which exceeds the maximum gross vehicle weight or maximum axle weights as specified in subsection 2.4 and Table 2.1. The permit will apply to a zero emission bus that is owned by a governmental or private entity to travel unrestricted on all routes within the state.
3.2.1.13.2 Type - Multi Trip
3.2.1.13.3 Fee
3.2.1.13.3.1 Zero emission bus owned by a governmental entity - fee as per subsection 3.2.2
3.2.1.13.3.2 Zero emission bus owned by a non-governmental entity, the cost of a 1-year blanket permit is $1,500.
3.2.1.13.4 Permit shall have duration of one year from the effective date.
3.2.1.13.5 Times of Travel - Monday through Sunday 24 hour continuous movement.
3.2.1.13.6 The blanket permit holder is required and responsible for obtaining current travel restrictions prior to movement with blanket permits.
3.2.1.13.7 Movement from origin to destination must be by the most feasible direct route. Under all conditions, the permit holder must comply with safety considerations, bridge loading and clearance postings, and roadway restrictions and postings.
3.2.1.14 Load Code 14 Refrigerated Meat Products
3.2.1.14.1 Permit allows movement of containerized cargo consisting of refrigerated meat products which exceeds the maximum gross vehicle weight or maximum axle weights as specified in subsection 2.4 and Table 2.1. The permit is issued and assigned to the power unit (truck tractor).
3.2.1.14.2 Vehicle must be a minimum six-axle combination; three-axle truck tractor.
3.2.1.14.3 Gross vehicular weight must not exceed 107,500 lbs.
3.2.1.14.4 Maximum weight on any axle must not exceed 20,000 lbs.
3.2.1.14.5 Movement from origin to the destination is permitted only on the following route:
3.2.1.14.5.1 Entering the State of Delaware along southbound Interstate 495 from Pennsylvania, exit at DE Route 92 (Naamans Road), turning left onto DE Route 92 (Naamans Road), ending at 400 Naamans Road.
3.2.1.14.5.2 No other routes are permitted under this blanket permit.
3.2.1.14.6 The permit holder is required and responsible for obtaining current travel restrictions prior to movement with blanket permits.
3.2.1.14.7 Type - Multi Trip
3.2.1.14.8 The following fee structure shall apply:
3.2.1.14.8.1 The base cost of a 1-year blanket permit is $2,500.
3.2.1.14.8.2 There is also a weight fee, which is calculated as follows:
3.2.1.14.8.2.1 A $10.00 per-trip charge is assessed per each 8,000 lbs. (or fraction thereof) over the licensed weight (legal limit based on the number of axles (5 or more axles - 80,000 lbs.).
3.2.1.14.8.2.2 The difference between the actual weight and the legal weight is divided by 8,000 lbs. to arrive at a computation factor, which is rounded to the nearest whole number. This factor is then multiplied by $10.00 to determine the additional weight fee.
3.2.1.14.8.2.3 Once the per-trip weight fee is computed, it is multiplied by 52 (based upon a reasonable determination that a blanket permit holder will travel at least once a week over the entire year of the permit).
3.2.1.14.8.2.4 Example - The weight fee for a refrigerated meat product load at 107,500 lbs. would be computed as follows: 107,500 lbs. minus 80,000 lbs. equals 27,500 lbs. over legal licensed weight. 27,500 lbs. divided by 8,000 lbs. = 3.44, rounded down to 3. Three multiplied by $10 = $30, which is then multiplied by 52 to arrive at a yearly weight fee of $1,560. With the base cost, the total Blanket Permit fee in this example is $4,060.
3.2.1.14.8.3 Toll fees will NOT be computed as part of the blanket permit. It shall be the responsibility of the blanket permit holder to remit all toll fees at the time of toll road travel.
3.2.1.14.9 Permit shall have duration of 1 year from the effective date.
3.2.1.14.10 Times of Travel - Monday through Sunday 24 hour continuous movement, except during restricted holiday periods and designated weather related travel restrictions.
3.2.1.14.11 To qualify for an annual blanket permit:
3.2.1.14.11.1 Insurance must be in force for the effective duration of the permit.
3.2.1.14.11.2 A copy of the current State of Delaware Business License must be available for verification.
3.2.1.14.11.3 All drivers of the affected truck tractor must be properly licensed.
3.2.1.14.11.4 The following documentation must be scanned and submitted to the Hauling Permit office at haulpermit@delaware.gov concurrent with the submission of the online hauling permit application:
3.2.1.14.11.4.1 Copy of vehicle registration.
3.2.1.14.11.4.2 Copy of valid insurance certificate.
3.2.1.14.12 Blanket permit applications will be processed within 2 weeks of submission of all required documents. All blanket permits will be re-evaluated prior to renewal. Application packets are only required for permit renewals if any changes, specifically with GVW or individual axle weights, differ from previous permit.