Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 170 - PERMITTING COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AT CANADIAN WEIGHT LIMITS TO TRAVEL FROM DESIGNATED POINTS AT THE CANADIAN BORDER TO BAILEYVILLE, MADAWASKA, AND VAN BUREN
Section 250-170-8 - CANADIAN WEIGHT LIMITS (CWL) PERMIT APPLICATION

Universal Citation: 29 ME Code Rules § 250-170-8

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. The applicant shall make a vehicle-specific and route-specific application consisting of five parts: permit information; motor carrier information; vehicle information; fee calculation; and the applicant's name and signature. The Secretary may accept applications by mail, fax, e-mail, or in person at the BMV Main Office, 101 Hospital Street, Augusta, Maine.

A. Permit Information

(1) Permit type (new, renewal, or transfer).

(2) Location (Baileyville, Madawaska, or Van Buren).

(3) Permit Effective Date.

(4) Permit Expiration Date. (See Section 13)

B. Motor Carrier Information

(1) Legal name.

(a) The applicant must be a motor carrier.

(2) Principal street and mailing addresses.

(3) USDOT Number.

(a) The applicant must provide the USDOT Number issued by FMCSA to the legal name on the application. The USDOT Number must be an active, interstate number in good standing with FMCSA as reported on MCMIS.

(4) IRP Account Number.

(5) IFTA Account Number.

(6) Contact name of an officer, owner, or person duly authorized to conduct business on behalf of the applicant.

(7) Principal telephone number where the applicant can be reached.

(8) Fax number to receive a permit if paying a fax fee.

C. Vehicle Information

(1) Registrant's name, if different from the applicant.

(2) Estimated number of trips. The applicant must estimate the anticipated number of trips by vehicle over the permit's term. This estimate will be used for statistical purposes only.

(3) Power unit registration plate number and jurisdiction; make; year; and VIN.

(a) Maine registered weight or Maine apportioned weight must be 100,000 pounds.

(4) Vehicle configuration. (See Sections 10 and 13; Appendix A)

D. Fee Calculation

(1) The applicant must indicate the total fee they are intending to pay based on permit type, vehicle configuration, and permit term. (See Section 13)

(2) If paying with a credit card, this section must include a credit card number; credit card expiration date; card holder's printed name; and card holder's signature.

E. Signature

(1) Except as otherwise provided, all permit applications must be signed.

(2) Anyone signing an application must also disclose their position title in which is vested the authority to sign the application.

(3) If the motor carrier is an individual, the application must be signed by that individual.

(4) If the motor carrier is a corporation, the application must be signed by a corporate officer or an employee duly authorized to act in an administration capacity on behalf of the corporation.

(5) Notwithstanding the above, an authorized agent exercising power of attorney may sign on behalf of the motor carrier. A copy of the document authorizing the power of attorney must be on file with the Overlimit Permit Unit.

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