Louisiana Oversize/Overweight Permit Bond Overview
- Purpose: Guarantees you pay your monthly permit bills to the state
- Who Needs It: Haulers who want a permit charge account with the Louisiana DOTD
- Regulating Body: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) — Truck Permit Office
- Required Coverage: $1,000 minimum, must cover your monthly permit bill rounded to the nearest thousand
- Premium: $100 for a $1,000 bond; credit-based for larger bonds
What Is a Louisiana Oversize/Overweight Hauling Bond?
A Louisiana oversize and overweight hauling bond lets you open a permit charge account with the DOTD Truck Permit Office. With a charge account, you get your permits now and pay for them later on a monthly invoice.
The bond guarantees you pay that invoice. If you don’t pay, the state can collect from the bond.
How Much Coverage Do I Need?
Your bond must be at least $1,000. If your permit bill goes over $1,000 a month, raise your bond in $1,000 steps until it equals or exceeds your monthly bill.
Example: If you spend about $3,500 a month on permits, you need a $4,000 bond.
How Much Does the Bond Cost?
A $1,000 Louisiana hauling bond costs just $100 for one year or $250 for three years. You can buy it online in minutes and skip the credit check.
Need more coverage? $2,000–$100,000 bonds cost a small percentage of the bond amount. Your rate depends mostly on your personal credit. Apply for your free quote now!
SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees.
Who Needs This Bond?
The Louisiana DOTD requires this bond from any hauler who wants a permit charge account. You don’t need it if you pay for each permit by credit card, check, or prepaid permit form.
You can also open a charge account with:
- A cash bond (cashier’s check or certified check)
- An irrevocable letter of credit
Most haulers choose a surety bond since this option does not tie up cash collateral.
Note: This bond doesn’t replace your insurance.
How Do I Get My Bond?
SuretyBonds.com makes getting your Louisiana special hauling permit bond fast and easy. If you need a $1,000 bond, buy it online now. If you need a larger amount, follow these steps:
- Apply: Request a quote on this page.
- Quote: Get your quote within one day or less.
- Sign: Complete the indemnity agreement.
- Buy: Pay for your bond online 24/7.
How Do I File It?
We’ll email your bond right after you buy it. Then send the original bond documentation to the DOTD Truck Permit Office:
Louisiana DOTD Truck Permit Office
P.O. Box 94042
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9042
How Does the Bond Work?
The LA oversize or overweight hauling bond is a legal contract between three parties:
- Principal: You, the hauler buying the bond
- Obligee: The Louisiana DOTD, which requires the bond
- Surety: The company that backs the bond
The bond holds you to Louisiana’s permit rules under Louisiana Administrative Code Title 73, Part I, Chapter 7.
You must pay your full permit invoice within 30 days of the billing date. If you don’t, DOTD can shut off your charge account and file a claim on your bond.
The surety pays valid claims up to the bond amount. You must then pay the surety back.
How Do I Renew or Cancel My Bond?
Your bond has a one-year term. To renew it, just pay your renewal invoice. We’ll start contacting you by phone and email 90 days before it expires.
The surety can cancel the bond by sending written notice to the DOTD Truck Permit Office. The cancellation takes effect 30 days after DOTD receives the notice. If you no longer need the bond, you can let it expire or contact your surety provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all oversize haulers in Louisiana need a bond?
No. You only need it to set up a monthly permit charge account with DOTD.
Can I use my bond for permit fines or road damage?
No. This bond only covers your charge account bills. Damage to state property is handled through your required insurance.
Where do I buy Louisiana oversize/overweight permits?
Purchase your special hauling permit through DOTD’s LaGeaux online permit system, or call the Truck Permit Office at 1 (800) 654-1433.
