Oversize, Overweight, Overlength and Overheight Loads
This bond is required for trucking and transportation companies that haul cargo in Harris County, Texas that exceeds standard size or weight limits. When trucks carry loads that are too wide, tall, long, or heavy for normal roads, this bond protects the county and its infrastructure. If the oversized load damages road…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for trucking and transportation companies that haul cargo in Harris County, Texas that exceeds standard size or weight limits. When trucks carry loads that are too wide, tall, long, or heavy for normal roads, this bond protects the county and its infrastructure. If the oversized load damages road…
Who usually needs it
Motor carriers operating oversize, overweight, overlength, or overheight vehicles or loads on Texas roads who are not required to hold TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). This includes trucking companies, heavy equipment haulers, and operators transporting indivisible loads such as heavy machinery, portable building…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Permit bonds are required for specific activities, construction projects, or business operations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger permit bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Many common permit bonds qualify for instant approval with no underwriting required. Requirements vary by j…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateTXBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeHarris County, TexasBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondOversize, Overweight, Overlength and Overheight LoadsPlain descriptionThis bond is required for trucking and transportation companies that haul cargo in Harris County, Texas that exceeds standard size or weight limits. When trucks carry loads that are too wide, tall, long, or heavy for no…Who needs this bondMotor carriers operating oversize, overweight, overlength, or overheight vehicles or loads on Texas roads who are not required to hold TxDMV Motor Carrier Registration (MCR) or Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). This i…
