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This form requires specific data in each section. Work through the fields in order:
1. Start by completing the requesting agency details, including the convoy number, unit identification code, and movement dates:
2. Next, enter the vehicle data fields: TRUCK, TRUCKTRACTOR, TRAILER, SEMITRAILER, OTHER, Specify, LOAD, OVERALL Vehicle and load, DESCRIPTION OF LOAD Brief general, and the gross weight fields.
3. Complete the LOAD OVERHANG fields: a FRONT, b REAR, c LEFT SIDE, d RIGHT SIDE, DD FORM SEP, PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE, and Adobe Professional to conclude this section.
4. Enter axle data for each axle position: AXLE, AXLE, AXLE, AXLE, AXLE, AXLE, AXLE, AXLE, TOTAL, A SPACING, B SPACING, C SPACING, D SPACING, E SPACING, and F SPACING. Accurate axle spacing figures are critical for permit approval by highway authorities.
5. Complete the final authorization block: SPACING See Item for, REMARKS, MOVEMENT BY HIGHWAY IS, ESSENTIAL TO NATIONAL DEFENSE, IN THE INTEREST OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, REQUESTING AGENCY, APPROVING AGENCY, REQUESTED BY, a NAME Last First Middle Initial, APPROVED BY, a NAME Last First Middle Initial, GRADE, c TITLE, GRADE, and c TITLE.
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Tips for a successful permit application
A few best practices can help ensure your request is approved without delays:
- Gather all vehicle dimension and gross weight data before opening the form. Inaccurate measurements are the leading reason permit requests are rejected by highway authorities.
- Confirm your unit identification code (UIC) before filling in the form to avoid costly corrections later.
- Cross-check axle spacing entries against the vehicle technical manual or manufacturer specifications.
- Submit the request at least five to ten business days before the planned movement date to allow for processing and approval.
- Retain a copy of the approved permit for the driver and convoy commander for the full duration of the movement.
Frequently asked questions about special hauling permits
What is the purpose of a special hauling permit?
A special hauling permit authorizes the movement of vehicles or loads that exceed standard legal size or weight limits on public highways. Without an approved permit, transporting oversized or overweight military equipment on public roads is prohibited under federal and state highway regulations.
Who signs the approving agency section?
The approving agency block is completed and signed by the commander or authorized representative of the agency with jurisdiction over the movement. Both the requesting official and the approving authority must sign before the convoy or vehicle movement is authorized. An incomplete authorization block is one of the most common reasons permit requests are returned for revision.
Can one permit cover a full convoy of vehicles?
Yes, the form is designed to cover a full convoy movement under a single request. Each vehicle in the convoy must have its type, dimensions, gross weight, and axle information recorded individually within the same request. The convoy number printed on the permit ties all vehicles together under one authorized movement.
For related transportation and vehicle documentation, see the 7-day vehicle permit and other military forms including DD Form 93 available on FormsPal.