Michigan Department of Transportation
Transport Permits Units
425 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan 48909
PHONE: (517) 241-8999
Hours Of Business
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Eastern time)
Escorts
When escorts are needed
Width over 12′ to 14′ requires 1 escort (Front on 2-lane highways and Rear on 4-lane or more)
Width over 14′ requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear) on all highways
Length greater than 90′ requires 1 escort (Rear) on all highways
Length over 100′ requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear) on all highways
Height over 14’6″ and less than 15′ requires 1 escort (Front) with high pole on all highways
Height over 15′ requires 2 escorts (Front with high pole & Rear)
Overhang over 15′ requires 1 escort (Rear) on all highways
Mobile Home > 90′ overall Combination length requires 1 escort (Rear) on all highways
Mobile Home > 100′ overall Combination length requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear) on all highways
Mobile Home > 12′ wide requires 1 escort (Rear) on all highways
Mobile Home > 14′ wide requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear) on all highways
Super loads
Loads equal to or exceeding 16′ wide (14′ during Spring restrictions), 15′ high and/or 150′ long require super load permits. Applications are submitted electronically by the applicant through a permit service.
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The Nova team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.
