PA Hauling Permit Resources
To help maintain our transportation network, permits may be required to build new access to a state roadway, to drive an overweight or overheight vehicle, or cross certain bridges. You can find the information you need for permits here.
- General Application for Special Hauling Permit - M-936A (PDF)
- Supplemental Application for Overweight Special Hauling Permit - M-936AS (PDF)
- Miscellaneous Application for Special Hauling Permit - M-936AM (PDF)
- Construction Notification - M-936CN (PDF)
- Manufacturer/Designer Certification - M-936 MDC (PDF)
- Route Survey - M-936A RS (PDF)
- Super Load City Approval- M-936A SLCA (PDF)
- Highways Except Freeways and Expressways - M-936PATA801 (PDF)
- Multi-Lane Highways Where Passing Is Allowed- M-936PATA802 (PDF)
- Multi-Lane Highways Where Passing Is Prohibited- M-936PATA803 (PDF)
- Highways With Three Lanes In One Direction - M-936PATA804 (PDF)
- Highways with More than Three Lanes in One Direction - M-936PATA805 (PDF)
- Updated Permit Fees - Effective July 1, 2025 (PDF)
- Fees
- Special Permits For Excessive Size and Weight
- Oversize and Overweight Loads and Vehicles
- Movement of Special Vehicles Upon State Highways
- Hauling in Excess of Posted Weight Limit
- Application Form M-4902A (PDF)
- Authorization to Use Bridges Posted Due to Condition of Bridge
- Application Form M-4902 (PDF)
- Authorization to Use Highways Posted Due to Traffic Conditions
- Application Form M-4902 (PDF)
- Certified Escort Program (PDF)
- Apply or Renew Certification (may not work in Internet Explorer 11; for best results, use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox)
- Locate a Certified Escort Vehicle Operator (may not work in Internet Explorer 11; for best results, use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox)
- Certified Escort Vehicle Emblem Template (PDF)
In the event of an emergency or accident affecting the public safety or convenience, such as a train derailment, authorization for an overweight or oversize movement may be granted, in accordance with the following criteria:
- APRAS account holders (PennDOT Enterprise Login) can obtain permits 24/7, by applying for an overweight or oversize permit. APRAS based applications are the quickest, most efficient and safest method.
- Non-APRAS account holders should contact a Permit Service Partner.
- If the necessity for an emergency movement arises between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., other than on legal holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the owner of the transporting equipment or the owner's agent shall, in advance of making a movement, contact the Engineering District Office nearest to the point of entry or origin. In the case of a super load, the applicant shall contact the Central Permit Office to obtain authorization prior to movement.
- For emergency movements at hours when the permit offices are closed, the owner of the transporting equipment shall first apply for a permit in APRAS and if not auto-issued telephone PEMA at (717) 651-2001, and provide satisfactory information on the nature of the emergency, the vehicle to be permitted, and the route of travel.
- Form M-938 (67 PA Code, Sections 179.10 and 179.11) (PDF, size: 8.5in x 11in)
- Form M-938 (67 PA Code, Sections 179.10 and 179.11) (PDF, size: 11in x 17in)
How to use the Automated Permit Routing / Analysis System (APRAS)
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Quick Start Guide (PDF)Provides a quick overview of navigating APRAS Modernization.
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APRAS FAQ (PDF)Covers a wide range of topics / questions the user community may have with APRAS and ESEC.
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Getting Started with APRAS (PDF)Provides steps to register a company, delegate administrator, and adding new users.
Map Routing Tutorial
Video that walks through creating a route using the Map Features.
Requesting a Permit
Video that walks through entering an application.
Account Management
Video that walks through Managing your Company's account in ESEC and in APRAS.