Oversize Load Permit Assistant

Winter Storm Wesley Road & Highway Closures

April 11th, 2019

Several midwestern state Department of Transportation offices and state troopers are reporting road closures due to blizzard conditions. Colorado I76 is a mess in Colorado as well as 70 from Denver to almost the Kansas line. Minnesota Almost all of southern Minnesota is a No Go as well as most of northern Wisconsin Nebraska Interstate 80 is now CLOSED between Lexington (mm 237) and Wyoming for both directions of travel. Highway 30 is also closed in that same stretch. South Dakota I-90 is closedREAD MORE...

NM DOT Increases Weight Allowance on Trunnions

March 29th, 2019

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (DOT) updated its weights/spacing allowance for 8 tire/10' wide set up. According to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), several industry heavy haul companies have been involved to see this change. Prior to the update, New Mexico allowed 57,500 with a minimum of an 18' spacing. The state had requests from various leaders in the heavy haul industry and the 18' spacing was reduced to 14'. This created larger permitREAD MORE...

Michigan Spring Weight Restrictions

March 11th, 2019

Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March 11, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all Michigan state trunkline highways from Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to and including the following: M-20 from the intersection of US-31 in Oceana County east to US-131 in Mecosta County North on US-131 to M-20 East on M-20 to US-127 in Isabella County North on US-127 to M-61 in Clare County East on M-61 to the intersection of US-23READ MORE...

PennDOT to Ban Commercial Vehicles Due to Weather

February 20th, 2019

Due to Winter weather, including snow and ice, there are 50 weather restrictions in place throughout the state of Pennsylvania, according to PennDOT, and starting at noon, they will enact a ban on Commercial Vehicles with empty trailers and double trailers on several interstates. PennDOT and PA Turnpike are advising motorists, especially commercial motor vehicles, to take extreme caution throughout the day. The phased restrictions imposed throughout the storm are outlined below and can be viewed onREAD MORE...

PA Speed, Travel Restrictions for Commercial Vehicles

February 12th, 2019

PennDOT has put some road restrictions and speed restrictions in place in response to winter weather conditions. There are full commercial vehicle restrictions in place, as well as empty and double trailer restrictions, in addition to speed restrictions. PA's full list of restrictions can be found here. A 45 mph speed limit has been set for some areas directly affecting by freezing rain and sleet. Speed restrictions can be checked at 511pa.com. After Monday's snowfall, Tuesday brought on freezingREAD MORE...

WV/PA Line 13' Wide Oversize Load Restriction

February 9th, 2019

There is a restriction on oversize loads 13-feet or wider at the West Virginia/Pennsylvania line in both directions. The restriction will be in place through March 31st and oversize loads wider than 13-feet are expected to be allowed to travel on Monday, April 1. Truck drivers will not granted any exceptions if pulling a load wider than 13 feet and are advised to use US-22 or I-79 as an alternative route. WCS Permits Can Help As always, everyone hereREAD MORE...