FAQ Topic: Transportation Permits

What are the weight restrictions for oversized loads?

8.16.020 A. Classification. The streets or portions thereof of the City are declared to be and are divided and classified into two groups and shall henceforth be known as and regulated as to heavy traffic by the names of such two groups, together with regulations pertaining thereto as set forth in this section. Such two groups … Continued

What are the designated truck routes within the City of Montclair, CA?

Truck Route Map Arrow Highway, from the westerly City Limits to Benson Avenue; Palo Verde Street from Monte Vista Avenue to Central Avenue; Holt Boulevard, from Mills Avenue to Central Avenue; Mission Boulevard, from the westerly City Limits to Central Avenue; Monte Vista Avenue, from Palo Verde Street to the northerly City Limits; Central Avenue, … Continued

What are the recommended hours for moving oversized loads?

One-Day Use permits are valid for only 24-hours for any period between 12:00am to 6:00am the next day. These limitations may vary depending on the size of the load and road conditions. If the applicant is unable to meet the proposed schedule approved on the permit, the applicant is required to contact the Public Works … Continued

What are the requirements for insurance coverage?

The applicant or the applicant’s agent shall sign a statement agreeing to preserve and save the City, and each officer and employee thereof, from any liability or responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to persons or property happening or occurring as the proximate result of the applicant’s activities pursuant to the permit for which … Continued

When is a transportation permit required?

12.010 No person shall move any load over, along or across any street within the City when the weight and/or size of the load, plus the weight and/or size of the vehicle or equipment, exceeds the limitations of the Vehicle Code of the State, except that, where it is impractical to change the physical characteristics … Continued

When is a pilot car required?

Trucks over 17 feet high and 16 feet wide; or 75 feet long require a pilot car. One Pilot Car Any vehicle with a single kingpin combination between 75 feet and 100 feet. Any vehicle combination of truck, tractor, and jeep/semi-trailers coupled together (multi-kingpin) exceeding 120 feet. Any vehicle combination of truck, tractor, jeep, and … Continued

What forms of payment do you accept?

The City of Montclair accepts cash, checks (made payable to: The City of Montclair), Visa, or MasterCard. If a credit card is used, the name on the credit card much match the identification of the person using the card.

How much do Transportation Permits cost?

$50/day – Day Use Permits are only valid for one 24-hour period for one vehicle starting from the date submitted on the permit form. $100/year – Annual Use Permits are valid for one vehicle to use for the entire year starting from the date submitted on the permit form and ending one day short of … Continued

How do I obtain a Transportation Permit for the City of Montclair?

Review our Truck Route map to plot out your course. Download a transportation permit form from the city website and complete the form including all requested measurements and routes. Email the form with proof of company liability insurance to the Department of Public Works: Engineering Division. Auto liability and Bodily Injury insurance must be at … Continued

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