Texas Superheavy or Oversize Bond & Over Axle and Overweight Tolerance Bond

Texas Superheavy or Oversize Bond & Over Axle and Overweight Tolerance Bond

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) requires truck drivers and haulers to obtain a permit and surety bond when transporting overweight or oversized vehicles/loads across city, county, or state roads and highways. Depending on the weight and size of the vehicle/haul, the applicant will either need a $10,000 Superheavy or Oversize Annual Permit Bond or a $15,000 Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond.

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Jet Insurance Company provides both the Superheavy/Oversize Bond and the Over Axle/Overweight Bond as an assurance to the TxDMV that the driver or hauler will follow the regulations of their permit, as well as the approved transportation route and schedule. In cases where the permittee causes destruction to a city, county, or state road/highway and fails to make restitution, the surety bond will be used to cover the cost of restoring the damaged area to its original condition.

What Are the Lowest Prices for these Texas Oversize/Overweight Bonds?

At Jet, both the Superheavy/Oversize Bond and the Over Axle/Overweight Bond are instant issue surety bonds which means we don’t require a credit check or elongated application process. Simply click the “Secure Your Bond” button above to purchase your bond in only a few minutes!

The cost of each bond is a small percentage of the bond amount. So the price for the $10,000 Superheavy or Oversize Bond is just $100 annually and the $15,000 Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Bond is $150 for a 1-year bond term.

Bond LimitCost
$10,000$100
$15,000$150
TxDMV Oversize/Overweight Permit Bond Pricing

Who Needs the Superheavy or Oversize Annual Permit Bond or the Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond?

A driver will need the Super Heavy Single-Trip Permit and accompanying surety bond for the transportation of a non-divisible vehicle (non-tractor trailers) and/or load that exceeds a total gross weight of 254,300 pounds. This means the vehicle/load cannot be separated in order to create a lower or more manageable weight. Single-trip permits may only be used once for the specific route and schedule that was approved by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. However, the Superheavy or Oversize Bond will not expire until August 31st of its effective year and may be renewed with Jet for future single-trip permits. Further details about our renewal process can be found in the “Bond Process With Jet” section below. 

A driver will need an Annual Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit and the appropriate bond for the movement of divisible commodities (a commercial motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or combination of those vehicles). The vehicle(s) may exceed the allowable axle weight tolerance by 10% and may exceed the gross weight tolerance by 5%. For details regarding these allowable limits, take a look at the Texas Size/Weight Limits webpage. 

It is important to note that a few cities and counties in the State of Texas require drivers to obtain additional oversized or overweight surety bonds if they are transporting such vehicles or loads on their local roadways. The Jet team has listed the contact information of each city and county, as well as the required bond in a chart at the bottom of this page. If you are in need of any of these bonds, simply apply with Jet!

The Bond Process With Jet

The Jet team has created a quick and easy application for the Superheavy/Oversize and the Over Axle/Overweight Tolerance Bonds. All we need from you is your contact details and payment information. Once your purchase of the bond has gone through, we will send you a copy of the receipt and bond form right away. It’s that easy!

Jet can file your surety bond for you at no extra cost! However, you have the option to file the bond yourself as well. Both bonds must be filed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

The original signed and sealed bond form must be submitted to the following mailing address:

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: MCD-Permits
4000 Jackson Avenue
Austin, TX 78731

The TxDMV gives you the option to submit your permit application by mail (along with your bond form) or you can apply for the necessary permit through their online TxPROS system. The choice is yours!

The Superheavy or Oversize Annual Permit Bond expires on August 31st each year (this means your bond will not be up for cancellation). If you are looking to apply for a new permit, you will need to acquire a new surety bond as well. With this in mind, the Jet team will send you an invoice for your bond before its official expiration date. All you need to do is fulfill the payment and you will receive a new bond for the year. 

As for the Over Axle and Overweight Tolerance Bond and permit, renewal for both is required annually. Jet will send you a renewal invoice by mail and email far in advance of your bond term expiration date. Just complete payment and your bond will remain active with the TxDMV for another term. 
If you ever need to cancel the Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerance Bond, you may send us a cancellation request to [email protected] at any time. Once received, we will send a termination notice to the TxDMV and the liability of your bond will be released within 30 days of notification.

How Does a Texas Transporter Avoid Bond Claims?

Drivers of oversized and overweight vehicles or loads must follow all regulations pursuant to Chapter 623 of the Texas Transportation Code as it pertains to the rules of their permit. The permittee is also expected to comply with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles approved route and schedule. A violation of these obligations may result in large fines, a revoked permit, refusal from the TxDMV to issue future permits to the individual, and/or a bond claim. 

Claims on either the Superheavy/Oversize Bond or the Over Axle/Overweight Tolerance Bond will only occur if the permittee causes damages to a city, county, or state roadway, highway, bridge, or structure within their approved route and fails to take responsibility for their actions by paying back the State for the damages caused. If this occurs, the TxDMV will file a claim on the surety bond to cover the costs of restoring the damaged area to its previous condition. 

If you receive a claim notice from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, immediately contact Jet. We will ask that you provide us with all available information and documentation regarding the claim. These tools will be used for our own investigation of the alleged violation.

Per the surety bond forms, Jet is legally obligated to payout all justified claims up to the bond limit. Claim payments will never exceed the bond amount. You, the permittee, are held responsible for your actions and must reimburse Jet for the claim payout made on behalf of your transgression. Failure to fulfill this obligation may lead to future difficulties in acquiring surety bonds within the State of Texas, specifically bonds that are required to be approved for a superheavy or overweight transportation permit.

Are There Other Bonds That a Texas Transporter Needs?

As stated earlier, certain cities and counties in the State of Texas require drivers to obtain an additional superheavy or overweight bond if they are transporting a vehicle or load on a local city or county roadway.

The chart below lists such cities and counties, as well as their mailing address, and the title of the required surety bond.

Texas City or CountySurety Bond Requirement
Brazoria County
Engineer’s Office 
111 E. Locust, Building A29, Suite 230
Angleton, TX 77515		$15,000/ $50,000/ $150,000 Heavy Loads Permit Bond
Brazos County
300 E 26th Street 
Bryan, TX 77803		$15,000 Superheavy and Oversize Permit Bond
Chambers County
County Engineer's Office - Road and Bridge
201 Airport Road 
Anahuac, TX 77514		$15,000 Overweight Vehicle Bond
Colorado County 
Courthouse 
400 Spring Street
Columbus, TX 78934		$50,000 Superheavy or Oversize Permit Bond
Liberty County
1923 Sam Houston St #201
Liberty, TX 77575		Custom Road Use Bond
City of Magnolia
18111 Buddy Riley Blvd. 
Magnolia, TX 77354		$15,000 Operation of Overweight or Oversize Vehicle Bond
Matagorda County 
Building 2200, 7th Street 
Bay City, TX 77414		Custom Super-Heavy or Oversize Permit Bond
Van Zandt County 
Courthouse 
121 E Dallas St 
Canton, TX 75103		Custom Road and Bridge Superheavy or Oversize Permit Bond
Wharton County 
100 So. Fulton St. 
Wharton, TX 77488		$150,000 Overweight Permit Bond
Local Overweight/Oversize Bond Requirements

Texas Superheavy or Oversize Bond & Over Axle and Overweight Tolerance Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

X

Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

X

Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: