If you plan to carry freight through the Commonwealth of Virginia, be sure to check out these useful regulations, restrictions and other tools to help you reach your destination safe and sound.

• Hauling Permits
  Overweight and oversized loads—including concrete mixers, tree trimmers, containerized cargo and more—need permits to travel legally in Virginia. Hauling permits are available through the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information, contact DMV’s Hauling Permit Section at (804) 497-7135.
  
  
• Emergency Permits
  In the event a permit is needed for an emergency situation, please call DMV's Hauling Permit Section at (804) 497-7135, or fax a letter explaining the emergency situation to (804) 367-0063. The permit office hours are 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. If the emergency occurs after normal business hours, please contact the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Emergency Operations Center at (800) 367-7623.
  
  
• Hazardous Materials
  The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality regulates the transportation of hazardous materials in the commonwealth. For more information, please refer to VDOT's FAQs for Hazardous Materials.
  
  
• Weigh Stations
  The Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for administering Virginia's weigh stations. For more information, contact DMV's Motor Carrier Services Division at (866) 878-2582.
  
  
• Commercial Driver's Licenses
  Information on obtaining a commercial driver's license in Virginia is available from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Contact the DMV at 1-866-DMVLINE (368-5463).
  
  
• DOT Numbers
  DOT numbers may be obtained from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Contact the FMCSA at (800) 832-5660.
  
  
• Truck Restrictions
  The Through-Truck Restriction Guidelines are available for citizens requesting a through-truck restriction for their residential streets.
  
  
• National Trucking Regulations
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Federal Highway Administration
  
  
• Industry Trade Associations
The following associations can help provide information about current issues in the trucking industry:
• Virginia Trucking Association – (804) 355-5371
• Truckload Carriers Association
• Specialized Carriers Rigging Association
• American Trucking Association
  
  
• Safety Rest Areas
  For a complete listing of all safety rest areas in Virginia, visit virginiadot.org/travel/map-rest-area.asp.