Texas Over Axle & Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond – $175
Need the $15,000 TxDMV Form 1753 bond for a Texas Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit? Start your bond application online with Lavon Insurance and get the original bond on file so TxDMV can issue your permit.
$15,000
Required bond amount
Form 1753
TxDMV bond form
10%
Axle weight tolerance
5%
Gross weight tolerance
What Is an Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Bond?
TxDMV issues an annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit for hauling divisible commodities. Before the permit is issued, you must have a $15,000 Form 1753 surety bond or an irrevocable letter of credit on file with TxDMV.
Form 1753 is written in favor of the counties of Texas. It provides financial security, up to $15,000 in aggregate, for highway damage caused by equipment operating under the permit.
The $15,000 Form 1753 bond is only for the Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit. The $10,000 Form MCD-439 Superheavy or Oversize Permit Bond is a different bond for different permits.
What Does the Permit Allow?
Up to 10% Axle Tolerance
Qualifying vehicles may exceed allowable axle weight by up to 10%.
Up to 5% Gross Weight Tolerance
Gross vehicle weight may exceed the applicable maximum by up to 5%.
Divisible Commodities
The permit is for divisible loads. Ready-mixed concrete trucks under this permit may not exceed 69,000 pounds gross.
Where Can Vehicles Operate Under the Permit?
Vehicles may travel on county roads and state-maintained roadways in the counties you select on the permit application. The permit excludes the Interstate Highway System.
You must still comply with all other statutes, regulations, bridge postings and roadway restrictions.
- Only in the counties selected on your application
- No travel on the Interstate Highway System
- Vehicles must stay within Texas legal size limits
- Issued under the company name tied to your USDOT number
- TxDMV checks your USDOT number for out-of-service orders
Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Permit Fees
The annual permit fee is a $90 base fee plus a $5 administration fee, plus a county fee based on how many counties you select. These fees are paid to TxDMV and are separate from your bond premium.
| Number of Counties | County Fee | Total Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | $175 | $270 |
| 6–20 | $250 | $345 |
| 21–40 | $450 | $545 |
| 41–60 | $625 | $720 |
| 61–80 | $800 | $895 |
| 81–100 | $900 | $995 |
| 101–254 | $1,000 | $1,095 |
How to Get a Texas Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Bond and Permit
Apply for the Bond
Start the online application for the $15,000 Form 1753 bond.
Surety Underwriting
Provide the information the surety requests for review and approval.
File the Original Bond
TxDMV requires the original paper bond on file. Electronic copies aren’t accepted.
Apply for the Permit
Apply online through TxPROS, or mail TxDMV application form MCD-1751.
Form 1753 vs. Form MCD-439
| Feature | Form 1753 | Form MCD-439 |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | $15,000 | $10,000 |
| Permit | Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance | Superheavy or oversize permits |
| Copies | Original required | Fax valid 10 days until original is filed |
- Legal business name and address
- USDOT number
- Texas motor carrier information, when applicable
- Requested bond effective date
- Ownership information
- Other information the surety requests
Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Bond FAQs
How much is the Texas over axle / over gross weight bond?
TxDMV requires a $15,000 Form 1753 surety bond for the Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit, unless you file an irrevocable letter of credit instead.
What is the TxDMV form number?
The bond is TxDMV Form 1753, the Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond. The permit application is form MCD-1751.
How much does the Texas over axle / over gross weight permit cost?
The annual TxDMV permit fee ranges from $270 for 1 to 5 counties up to $1,095 for 101 to 254 counties. This is separate from your bond premium.
Is this the same as the $10,000 superheavy permit bond?
No. The $15,000 Form 1753 bond is for the Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit. The $10,000 Form MCD-439 bond is for different TxDMV permits.
What weight tolerance does the permit allow?
Qualifying vehicles may exceed allowable axle weight by up to 10% and gross weight by up to 5%, subject to all permit requirements.
Can I operate on Interstate highways with this permit?
No. The permit covers county roads and state-maintained roadways in the counties you select, excluding the Interstate Highway System.
Does the permit allow oversized vehicles?
No. Vehicles and combinations operating under this permit must stay within Texas legal size limits.
Can TxDMV accept an electronic copy of the bond?
No. TxDMV requires the original bond to be on file and does not accept electronic copies.
Do I need a USDOT number?
Yes. TxDMV requires your USDOT number on the permit application, checks it against FMCSA records for out-of-service orders and issues the permit under the company name tied to that number.
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Start your bond application online and meet the TxDMV bond requirement for the annual tolerance permit.
Bond approval, premium and underwriting requirements vary by applicant and surety company. Permit eligibility, fees and operating requirements are set by TxDMV; confirm current rules with TxDMV.