Interstate 29 is CLOSED in Missouri

Due to flash flooding, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced the full closure of I-29 until further notice. The full closure of I-29 is in place at: Between the Iowa border and Exit 56 (US 71 & 59) at St. Joseph. The duration of this flood event is unknown, but will last through the […]

Texas DOT Temporary Weight Restrictions

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has placed temporary weight limits on three of the four direct connector ramps at the I-45 and I-20 interchanges south of Dallas. Weight restrictions include the following ramps: I-45 Northbound to I-20 Westbound I-45 Northbound to I-20 Eastbound I-20 Westbound to I-45 Southbound. Restrictions are expected to be in […]

Winter Storm Wesley Road & Highway Closures

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 […]

NM DOT Increases Weight Allowance on Trunnions

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 […]

Michigan Spring Weight Restrictions

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 […]

PennDOT to Ban Commercial Vehicles Due to Weather

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, […]

PA Speed, Travel Restrictions for Commercial Vehicles

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 […]

WV/PA Line 13′ Wide Oversize Load Restriction

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 […]

Freezing Temps Result in Travel Restrictions on Northeast, Eastern Interstates

UPDATE 1/31: There is a travel ban on I-90 for tractor trailers from exit 46 to the PA line due to weather conditions. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to closely monitor weather forecasts and conditions as a storm system is anticipated to impact most of the state, with many areas expected […]

Due to Weather, Oklahoma Permit Office Short-Staffed

Oklahoma’s recent severe weather is still affecting highways, truck driver safety and oversize load permit turnaround. The state’s DOT permit office has not had any permit staff to process oversize load permits on Thursday, Jan. 3 or Friday, Jan.4. OK state permits will still self-issue if you are traveling on a route with no closures. […]