SC&RA Inquires About VA Permit Delays
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association inquired last week about the State of Virginia’s recent oversize load permit delays. During a meeting on Sept. 9, SC&RA asked VA transportation and motor vehicle officials to upgrade its automated permit system, and join other states that “auto issue” oversize load permits at or about 14-6 high, 110-feet […]
OH: Update to One-Mile Permit Access Rule
Effective Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, there will be a change in Ohio’s one-mile permit access rule, which will grant specialized carriers access to off permit routes for food, fuel, rest, repair, etc. The permittee is authorized to exit the permitted route at any State Highway intersection for food, fuel, rest or repair provided that the […]
IA Increases Tandem Weight to 46,000 Pounds
Effective August 17, 2016, vehicles operating in Iowa under an oversize/overweight permit are allowed a tandem axle weight of up to 46,000 pounds on a single tandem truck axle, and also a single tandem trailer axle. A maximum of two axles at the 46,000 pounds will be allowed for each permitted load (one each on the […]
CA: New Legal Requirements for Safety Flags
California state law requirements for safety flags on oversize loads with certain dimensions has recently changed its standard. Previously, state law required a 16-inch red or fluorescent orange flag on oversize loads (refer to CA Code under Chapter 2 commencing with section 35100). Now, an 18-inch red or fluorescent orange flag is required if the […]
I-70 Construction to Impact Oversize Travel
Interstate 70 construction is expected to impact all travel – including oversize load travel – starting Monday, July 11 west of Boonville, Missouri at Mile Marker 93. Westbound traffic will narrow to one lane late Monday night, and eastbound traffic will also narrow to one lane on Wednesday, July 13 at which time all vehicles […]
State of Tennessee to Increase Overweight Fees July 1
Effective July 1, the state of Tennessee permit department will charge $30 plus a per ton/mile fee for all overweight loads greater than 14’0″ feet, but not greater than 16’0″ feet. Any loads greater than 16’0″ feet will be charged an additional $5 for each additional foot or fraction thereof greater than 16’0″ feet. Additionally, […]
CT to Increase Single Trip Permit Fees
In accordance with Bill No. 502, there will be a permit fee increase effective July 1, 2016 for Connecticut single trip permits. They will increase to $35 each.
OK to Discontinue Use of Provisional (Book) Permits
Effective July 1, 2016 Oklahoma State Legislation will be discontinuing the use of provisional permits and/or book permits. As of this date all use of provisional permits and/or book permits must cease and any unused permits must be returned to the Size & Weights Permit Division no later than July 1, 2016. If any driver […]
Updated North Dakota Load Restrictions
Recently updated information made available by the North Dakota Department of Transportation. US 52E – Mile Pt. 0.000 to 82.696 (US Customs and Canadian International Border-Porta to Junction US 2 West) 04/28/2016 03:55 PM CDT Restriction In Effect: by Legal Weight US 81 – Mile Pt. 163.105 to 228.353 (Junction Interstate 29-Manvel to […]
IN Permit Office Will Close on Tuesday, May 3
The State of Indiana DOT office, including the oversize/overweight permit office will be closed on Tuesday, May 3 for Primary Election Day. No travel restrictions for haulers with oversize loads will be in effect, but with the office closed, no permits will be issued that day. Normal business will resume Wednesday, May 4.