Rochelle, IL – Beginning May 1, overweight trucks traveling within Rochelle’s City limits on designated truck routes will require a permit.
In the Spring of 2012, City Staff solicited advice from truckers and other stakeholders on the proposed addition of overweight truck permitting in Rochelle. The City of Rochelle also commissioned a study to determine the cost impact of overweight trucks traveling on City roads which provided pertinent information to determining a fee structure. Area trucking firms also provided information on the impact that additional costs of doing business would have on their organizations. The fee structure was determined taking all available information into consideration.
Daily permit fees range from $25-$80 depending on the weight of the truck and annual permits are also available. Trucks exceeding 150,000lbs. will be assessed a fee determined by the City Manager.
To obtain a permit online, visit www.corpermits.us. Permits may also be obtained by visiting the City of Rochelle Building & Engineering Department located at 417 N. 6th Street.