The Overweight/OverDimensional Permits Sections of the the Tennessee Department of Transportation issues Oversize/Overweight permits. You can obtain permits by mail, in person or order through a permitting service, who will charge an additional processing fee.
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Overweight & Overdimensional Permits
James K. Polk Bldg, Suite 300
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243
615.741.3821 (Voice) 615.741.1159 (Fax)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
For permit questions or see www.tdot.state.tn.us/centralservices/permit.html for more details.
Permits
For vehicles that are not registered under IRP or IFTA, additional permits may be necessary before entering another jurisdiction. Vehicles exceeding limitations on the size and weight are required to obtain a permit.
Temporary Permits
Trip permits will be required on vehicles over 26,000 pounds or 3 axles in other member jurisdictions if a Tennessee based registrant does not apportion with that jurisdiction.
