Contact Information for General Inquiries
| Inquiry Subject | Refer to this Agency/Office | Refer to Contact # | Comments |
| Licensing/Registration | CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | (800) 777-0133
(916) 657-8702 |
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| Trip Permits |
1. Private Permit Services |
No number, see comment (916) 657-7783 |
Private Permit Services and Truck Stop contacts can be found through a web search. |
| Fuel Taxes | Department of Tax and Fee Administration | (800) 400-7115 | |
| US DOT Number | Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration | (800) 832-5660 (916) 930-2760 |
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| Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) | DMV MCP Program | (916) 657-8153 | |
| CA Number | CHP Commercial Records Unit | (916) 843-4150 | |
| Emission Regulations | CA Air Resources Board (CARB) | (866) 634-3735 Ext. 1-2-1 |
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| Legal truck size and weight related, possible exemptions |
CT Legal Truck Access Branch CHP Commercial Vehicle Section |
(916) 654-5741 (916) 843-3400 |
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| Weigh station related | CVEF | (916) 917-4694 | |
| Snow & Ice Condition and Chain Requirements | CT Division of Maintenance Winter Operations Branch | (916) 616-8987 |
Transportation Permits Links
- Transportation Permits - Home
- CTPS (Previously known as STARS2)
- Route Clearing Database - CalRoute
- Application Forms & Accompaniments
- How To Apply For Transportation Permits
- Vehicle Inspection Report
- Transportation Permits Manual
- Extralegal Weight Charts
- Single Trip Pilot Car Maps
- Annual Pilot Car Maps
- Red Route Summary Table (XLSX)
- Construction Liaisons
- FAQ
Miscellaneous:
Permits Issuance Branch
1120 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Main Phone: (916) 322-1297
Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
(Closed on State Holidays)
Holiday Info:
Special Conditions for Holiday Travel (PDF)
State Holiday Info
After-Hours Permit Emergencies:
Emergency Permit Procedures
Contacts: