Ohio Special Blanket Permit for Haulers
In an effort to assist in the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ohio Department of Transportation has approved a special blanket permit for haulers carrying heavy or oversized loads of food, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, cleaning products, and other household goods. The blanket permit applies to travel on roads and bridges maintained by […]
Rhode Island Launches New Oversize Online Permit System
Rhode Island has an updated Oversize/Overweight online permit system and it’s live and ready. The system was officially launched on Wednesday, March 4. The new system allows users the ability to obtain Annual Divisible Load Permits prior to the 3/31/2020 expiration date of their current permits, which will be available online to save and print […]
Single Trip Permits Now Valid 5 Days in Arkansas
Effective January 8, 2020 single trip permits will be valid for the duration of 5 days instead of 3 days in the state of Arkansas. The news was first announced in early January on the Arkansas’ automated online permit system home page. This is something many in the oversize load and specialized transportation transportation industry […]
Kansas Permit Prices to Increase in 2020
Increases to oversize/overweight and superload permit fees will take effect on January 1, 2020 in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced updates in permit fees on the Kansas Truck Routing and Intelligent Permitting System (K-TRIPS). Fee increases vary by permit type. Permit fees will increase for the following permit types on January […]
I-40 West to Close at the NC/TN Border
Both westbound lanes of Interstate 40 between mile marker 20 and mile marker 15 will close between the Tennessee state line and the U.S. 276 interchange in North Carolina so emergency concrete repairs can be made to the bridge. The closure starts at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 and is expected to continue for up […]
Electronic Permit Allowances
A majority of states are now allowing drivers to carry and display oversize load permits electronically, instead of having to carry paper copies. Carrying and displaying oversize/overweight load permits electronically will provide convenience for those drivers who use a smart phone, tablet or laptop to conduct business. Drivers are taking caution as those who rely […]
Bay Bridge Construction Starting Sept. 30, 2019
The Maryland Department of Transportation (DOT) is warning all about a closure on the Westbound Bay Bridge that will affect oversize load travel through the Spring of 2020. Weather permitting, the rightmost lane (Lane 1) on Westbound Bay Bridge (US 50/301) will be closed starting Monday, September 30, 2019 as part of the deck rehabilitation […]
Caltrans Now Allows Electronic Permits
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) now allows electronic versions of a transportation permits via their online system. All required accompaniments to the online issued permits may also be displayed electronically. On September 10, 2019, the State of California – Department of California Highway Patrol issued a bulletin highlighting the change effective immediately. Most oversize/overweight […]
MoDOT to Close I-70 in Both Directions
MoDOT will completely close Interstate 70 in both directions between I-435 and I-470/Route 291 (Mile Markers 7-15) beginning Friday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9. While the interstate is closed, the ramps from I-435 South to I-70 East and I-435 North to I-70 west will be demolished. A […]
Upcoming Changes for Size and Weight Permits in TX
The 86th Texas Legislature passed new laws that impact the movement of oversize/overweight vehicles and loads. These changes are effective Sept. 1, 2019. Company Name on Permit: The company/individual’s name listed on an oversize/overweight permit must match the name of the company/individual operating the permitted vehicle. It will be a Class C misdemeanor if the two […]