Canadian Family Day Oversize Travel Restrictions

Family Day is observed as a Statutory Holiday on Monday, February 19 by several Canadian Provences, including some with oversize load travel restrictions in place. Travel restrictions are as follows: BC – No travel after 3:30pm on Fridays, No Travel on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for loads starting at 10′ 6″ wide.  CHECK YOUR PERMIT for […]

Drivers Warned Ahead of PA Winter Weather

Ahead of anticipated snow across the state overnight into tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally, the agencies will implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm. PennDOT and PTC crews are actively pre-treating roadways where necessary ahead […]

Mardi Gras Oversize Load Restrictions

Oversize and overweight vehicle movement, with the exception of permit loads that qualify for 24-hour movement, will be prohibited on all State highways in selected areas on Saturday, February 10, 2024, through Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in observance of the Mardi Gras season. The permit office will also be closed on February 13, 2024 in celebration of Mardi Gras holiday.  The selected areas […]

Washington Bridge in Rhode Island Closed

The westbound side of the I-195 Washington Bridge was closed abruptly this week due to the critical failure of some bridge components, the Rhode Island DOT announced. Repairs could take three months or longer to complete, according to RIDOT. RIDOT opened two bypass lanes on the east bound side of the Washington Bridge as of […]

I-83 Bridge in PA to Close Dec. 15-18

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will close the Interstate 83 South bridge starting at 9 p.m. Dec. 15 so a contractor can perform multiple repairs, weather permitting. The bridge is expected to reopen no later than 6 a.m. Dec. 18. A detour will be in place during the closure: PennDOT said the closure may […]

NY State Thruway Hike Coming in 2024

Last month, New York State Thruway officials approved a hike in toll increases starting in January 2024, the first toll adjustment in 14 years. New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors voted to approve the toll adjustment proposal on the New York State Thruway system, which will affect CMV’s, including oversize loads. The vote […]

Memorial Bridge in WV Tolls Begin Oct. 1

On Oct. 1, electronic tolling on the renovated Memorial Bridge in Parkersburg, West Virginia will begin. For standard passenger vehicles with a funded and properly installed MOV Pass transponder or compatible EZ Pass transponder, the charge will be $1 per crossing. For vehicles without a transponder or one without funding, the license plate will be […]

PA Turnpike Polls to Increase 5%

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) approved a five percent toll increase for 2024. The commission said the toll for a Class-5 tractor trailer will increase from $14.40 to $15.20 for E-ZPass and from $29.40 to $30.90 for Toll By Plate. After the increase is applied, E-ZPass and Toll By Plate rates for passenger and commercial vehicles will […]

UCR Fees to Decrease in 2024

United Carrier Registration fees will decrease by roughly 9% in 2024. FMCSA announced this month that the UCR fees paid by motor carriers, freight forwarders, freight brokers and leasing companies will decrease by $4 (small carriers) up to as much as $3,453. The UCR plan is a program that requires individuals or companies that operate commercial […]

Oversize Load Travel Changes in VA

During the 2022 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, House Bill 67 was passed which impacts oversize loads traveling through the Commonwealth of Virginia. The below changes will be effective July 1, 2023. Flag or light at end of load.A. Whenever the load on any vehicle other than a commercial motor vehicle extends more than […]