Iowa Resources

Iowa Department of Transportation

800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
 515-239-1101
 515-239-1639
 http://www.dot.state.ia.us

Overload Permits

Dept. of Transportation
Motor Carrier Services
100 Euclid Ave.
PO Box 10382
Des Moines, IA 50306-0382
  515-237-3264
  515-237-3257

Iowa Motor Truck Association

1717 E. Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
 515-244-5193
 515-244-2204
 http://www.ia-truck.com
 Imta@ia-truck.com

Trip Permits

Iowa Dept. of Transportation
Motor Carrier Services
100 Euclid Ave.
PO Box 10382
Des Moines, IA 50306-0382
  515-237-3264
  515-237-3257
Fee: $10 for 72hrs.
Fuel-$12 for 72 hrs. or one trip

Pay Fuel Tax

Dept. of Transportation
Motor Carrier Services
PO Box 10382
Des Moines, IA 50306-0382
  515-237-3224
  515-237-3354


Other Phone Numbers

Office of Motor Carriers: 515-233-7400
Oversize/Overweight Permits: 515-237-3264
Hazardous Materials Permits: 515-237-3278
Vehicle Registration: 515-237-3268
Motor Fuel Tax Office: 515-237-3224
CDL Licensing Information: 515-237-3180

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