Transportation Permit

Required for any vehicle transports that exceeds legal limits.  See below:
  • WIDTH: >8’6”
Anything wider than 12’ requires a pilot car. A pilot car may be required for widths greater than 10’ as determined by the Engineer.
  • LENGTH: >65’ combination vehicle length
Anything longer than 120’ requires a pilot car.
  • HEIGHT: >14’
Anything taller requires a survey.
  • WEIGHT: >80,000 lbs. combination weight
Caltrans weight charts shall be used.  For cranes, also provide Caltrans Inspection Sheet and/or Annual Transportation Permit.

City truck routes:
  • San Pablo Ave.
  • San Pablo Dam Road
  • Giant Road (only between Road 20 and Richmond Parkway)
  • I-80 through San Pablo
  • Evans Avenue

Typical requirements to obtain a Transportation Permit:


City Hall Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 7:30am-6:00pm; open during lunch time.
With the exception of the San Pablo Senior Center, Public Works Maintenance & Operations/Corporation Yard, and Police Patrol Services; Youth & Recreation Services will be open Fridays with limited services.		 Bigge truck vessel2.jpg



Typical City bridge crossings:
  • San Pablo Ave. (int. Road 20)
  • 23rd St. (int. University Ave.)
  • Vale Rd. (int. Howard St.)
  • Church Ln. (int. Chattleton Ln.)
  • Church Ln. (int. El Portal Dr.)
  • Rumrill Blvd. (int. Folsom)
  • Rumrill Blvd. (int. Brookside Dr.)
  • Giant Rd. (int. Road 20)
  • Giant Rd. (int. Palmer Ave.)



For questions and submittals:
City of San Pablo City Hall - Building 3
Public Works Department - Engineering Division
13831 San Pablo Ave. | San Pablo CA 94806
Tel: (510) 215-3060 | Fax: (510) 215-3013