One-time Verbal Approval
A verbal approval is good for a one-way, single trip move, and valid for one-time use only. The verbal approval is sent via email to customers.
Note: Verbal inspections are not available for 3 or 4-axle tractors with steer axles rated over 20,000 lbs. Please use the Tractor Inspection Report form to complete a permanent inspection.
Email: PermitVehicleInspectors@dot.ca.gov
Please send an email to the vehicle inspector email provided above with the provided format and information:
- A side view image of the vehicle/trailer/equipment.
- A manufacture dimensional drawing.
- A scale ticket (for overweight vehicles only).
- Company Name:
- Load Description:
- Vehicle Description per Axle Count:
- Max Overall Height:
- Max Overall Width:
- Trailer Length:
- Kingpin to Center of Last Axle:
- Single Vehicle Length (for self-propelled or crane only):
- Overall Length:
- Front/Rear Overhang:
- Axle Spacings:
- Request Weight (steer, drive & trailer):
- Origin:
- Destination:
- VIN#/Serial#:
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: