Texas Over Axle & Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond
Need the $15,000 bond required for a Texas Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit? Lavon Insurance makes it easy to start your Form 1753 bond application online.
This bond is specifically associated with the TxDMV tolerance permit for qualifying vehicles transporting divisible commodities.
What Is an Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Bond?
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles issues an annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit for the movement of qualifying divisible commodities.
Before TxDMV issues the permit, the applicant must have either a $15,000 Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond or an acceptable irrevocable letter of credit on file with TxDMV.
The required surety bond is Texas Form 1753.
What Does the Permit Allow?
The permit provides limited weight tolerances above the otherwise allowable axle and gross vehicle weights.
Up to 10% Axle Tolerance
Qualifying vehicles may exceed allowable axle weight by a tolerance of up to 10%, subject to permit requirements.
Up to 5% Gross Weight Tolerance
The permit may allow gross vehicle weight to exceed the applicable maximum by up to 5%, subject to the permit rules.
Divisible Commodities
TxDMV describes this annual permit as being used for the movement of divisible commodities.
Where Can Vehicles Operate Under the Permit?
Vehicles operating under this permit may travel on state-maintained roadways and county roads in the counties selected on the permit application.
The permit generally does not authorize travel on the Interstate Highway System, subject to limited statutory exceptions described by TxDMV.
The permit also does not allow a vehicle or combination to exceed Texas legal size limits.
Operators must still comply with other applicable statutes, regulations, bridge postings and roadway restrictions.
What Does the $15,000 Bond Protect?
TxDMV Form 1753 is written in favor of the counties of Texas. The bond is intended to provide financial security for qualifying highway damage caused by equipment operating under the applicable permit.
The bond form provides for an aggregate surety liability of up to $15,000, subject to the terms and conditions of the bond.
How to Get a Texas Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Bond
Apply for the Bond
Start the online application for the $15,000 Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond.
Complete Surety Underwriting
Provide the information requested by the surety for review and approval.
File the Original Bond
TxDMV requires the original bond to be on file. Electronic copies are not accepted.
Apply for the Permit
Apply through TxPROS or submit the applicable TxDMV permit application after satisfying the bond requirement.
Information You May Need
- Legal business name
- Business address
- USDOT number
- Texas motor carrier information when applicable
- Requested bond effective date
- Ownership information
- Information requested by the surety for underwriting
Form 1753 vs. Superheavy / Oversize Permit Bond
Form 1753
$15,000 Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond associated with the annual tolerance permit.
Form 439
$10,000 Superheavy or Oversize Permit Bond used for different TxDMV oversize and overweight permitting situations.
Not Interchangeable
The required bond depends on the permit program. Confirm the TxDMV permit and bond form before purchasing.
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Lavon Insurance helps motor carriers and Texas businesses obtain the surety bonds required for transportation and permit-related needs.
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Start your Form 1753 bond application online through our surety bond platform.
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Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Bond FAQs
How much is the Texas Over Axle / Over Gross Weight bond?
What is the TxDMV form number?
Is this the same as the $10,000 Superheavy Permit Bond?
What weight tolerance does the permit allow?
Does the permit allow oversized vehicles?
Can I operate on Interstate highways with this permit?
Can TxDMV accept an electronic copy of the bond?
Do I need a USDOT number?
How long is the permit valid?
Get Your $15,000 Texas Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Bond
Start your bond application online and satisfy the surety requirement associated with the Texas Annual Over Axle / Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit.
Bond approval, premium and underwriting requirements vary by applicant and surety company. Permit eligibility and operating requirements are determined by TxDMV.