Costs and Validity Periods for New York Trucking Permits

Nov. 12, 2025, 5:33 p.m.
Here’s a summary of the costs and validity periods for trucking (special hauling / oversize/overweight) permits from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT):
New York Trucking Permit Fees

Permit Fees

From NYSDOT’s “Special Hauling Permit Fees” page: NYSDOT

  • Single‑Trip (Trip) Permits – Permit fee: $140; Amendment fee: $50.

  • Monthly Permits – Permit fee: typically $160; Amendment fee: $45 for many types.

    • E.g., “Bulk Milk”, “100 Mile Radius”, “25 Mile Radius”, “Statewide Blanket (Types 4, 24A, 24E)” each $160/month with $45 amendment. 

    • For “Steel Haulers / Special Vehicle Combination Permit” monthly fee: $300, amendment $45.

    • For “Sealed Shipping Container” monthly: $450, amendment $45. 

  • Annual Permits – Permit fee:

    • $760 for many types (e.g., Bulk Milk, 100 Mile Radius, 25 Mile Radius, Statewide Blanket (Types 4/24A/24E)). 

    • $1750 for “Statewide Blanket (Type 24B)”. 

    • $1900 for “Statewide Blanket (Type 24C)”. 

    • $1500 for “Steel Haulers / Special Vehicle Combination Permit”. 

    • $1750 for “Sealed Shipping Container”. 

    • Amendment fee for all types is typically $45 unless otherwise noted. 

 Validity Periods

From NYSDOT and supporting resources:

  • Single‑trip permits: Valid for the duration of the trip as specified (often 5 permissible hauling days for many oversize loads) according to NY “Special Hauling” PDF. 

  • Monthly permits: Valid for one month (or as specified) from issue. (E.g., monthly fee listed)  

  • Annual permits: Valid for up to one year unless specified otherwise. For example, a “blanket permit … shall be issued for a period of up to one year.”  

  • Example: For “Type 2 – 25 Mile Air Radius Permit”, valid “for a minimum of one month up to a maximum of one year.”  

 Important Notes & Variations

  • The above fees apply to special hauling permits in New York for oversize/overweight/route‑specific loads.

  • Some permit types (e.g., short‑term “trip certificates” under the Highway Use Tax or 72‑hour trip permits) have different rules/fees. For example, a blog states that a 72‑hour trip permit may cost ~$225 (official) or ~$258 including service fees. 

  • In NYC specifically, for over‑dimensional vehicles in the city, a “Daily Over Dimensional Vehicles Permit” is required, payable via bank check or money order, with a 48‑hour lead time. 

  • The base NYSDOT fee may not include permit service company charges (i.e., if you use a third‑party to apply). 

  • The validity and fee may vary significantly depending on the permit type (trip vs monthly vs annual), dimensions/weight, type of load, and route/region.

  • Always check the specific permit form and rules for the load/route you are using (e.g., “5 permissible hauling days” mentioned for some oversize loads).