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For AFTER HOUR EMERGENCY moves, contact our State Operations Center at 410-582-5650 or haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov.

​Duane Pearce, Chief, Motor Carrier Division- Dpearce@mdot.maryland.gov
Josette Kaintuck, Hauling Permits Manager- Jkaintuck@mdot.maryland.gov
Tina Sanders, Technical Support Manager- tsanders@mdot.maryland.gov  443-618-7108​

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Mar192020

MD Executive Order-Vehicle Weight Limit Tolerance- COVID-19

M​aryland Executive Order- COVID-19 Vehicle Weight Limit Tolerance

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NOTICE – Executive Order - COVID-19 RELIEF- Vehicle Weight Limit Tolerance – Maryland is providing an across the board 15% tolerance to any statutory weight limit for loads of relief supplies and equipment.  Divisible load haulers who anticipat​e exceeding the 15% tolerance must obtain an Emergency Permit through our Maryland One hauling permit system for safety and route analysis.  These measures are applicable statewide on all roadways.   Contact with local authorities regarding restricted roadways under their jurisdiction is likewise required.  Haulers of non-divisible loads shall continue to obtain standard hauling permits as normally required. Any questions or if assistance is needed please email us at haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov​​​
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