Truckers' Page

Our Mission is to support commercial trucking as an expedient method of transporting merchandise. We promote stakeholders input into every aspect of transportation planning and interoperability between all modes of transportation under the auspices of the Office of Multimodal Commerce. 

• Need a truck permit? DOTD’s Truck Permits Office offers an online application for Truck Permits. For Oversize/Overweight Truck Permitting visit LaGeaux.
• Interested in testing Truck Platooning or Automated Commercial Motor Vehicles (ACMV) in Louisiana? Please contact Julie Gautreau at 225-377-7101 or Julie.Gautreau@la.gov
• Looking for Rest Area information? Visit Rest Areas & Visitor Centers.
• Questions about weight enforcement in Louisiana?

  As of July 1, 2022, Weights and Standards will fall under the direction of DOTD. Weight Enforcement's primary function is ensuring that commercial vehicle traffic is in compliance with the laws regulating weight, size, and registration.

  Please call 225-377-7100 or email ladotd_weight_enforcement@la.gov.