Applicants must have a valid motor carrier authority issued by TXDOT, USDOT, or UCR.

Valid status of this authority must be maintained.

You can download the Annual Heavy Haul Permit or you can pick up a form at the:

Smith County Road and Bridge Department
1700 West Claude Street
Tyler Texas 75702

Hours of operation: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 903-590-4801
Fax: 903-590-4802

No vehicle is allowed to cross a load zoned bridge what exceeds the maximum rated capacity.

An exception to this law is if the bridge provides the only public vehicular access from or to a point of destination. If an alternate route exist, it must be used. If a vehicle must cross the bridge, the operator assumes responsibility if damage occurs, whether or not they possess a permit.

Commercial Vehicles that file a Surety Bond with the County or have a bond on file with TXDOT do not need a county permit. Such bonds a used by Commercial Vehicles hauling concrete, recyclable material (roll-offs), and solid waste (garbage).

Solid waste Commercial Vehicles that do not have tandem axles must have a county permit or a State Weight Tolerance Permit (1547/2060) because Surety Bonds will not allow for additional weight without tandems.

Vehicles that are operating under one of the following TXDOT permits are not required to get a county permit:

• Sec. 623.011 – Tolerance Permit 1547/2060
• Sec. 623.071 – Annual Permit for Heavy Equipment
• Sec. 623.094 – Manufactured House
• Sec. 623.121 – Portable Building Unit
• Sec. 623.142 – Move Oil Well Servicing or Drilling Machinery
• Sec. 623.181- Annual Permit for Unladen Lift Equipment
• G. Sec. 623. 192- Permit for Unladen Lift Equipment that can’t comply with Sec. 621.101 Maximum Weight of Vehicle or Combination

To obtain additional information or to report truck issues of concern, contact the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section at 903-590-4843.