Montana oversize program moving in the right direction
The Montana Senate Natural Resources Committee will vote today on a bill that would exempt oversize loads from having to undergo a review under the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). In addition to obtaining oversize load permits, the current process also requires an environmental checklist. After House Bill 513 is voted upon by law makers, […]
Good Friday/Easter travel restrictions
Good Friday/Easter Travel Restrictions are posted live on WCS’ Permits site for quick reference by oversize load drivers and dispatchers. For a list of the upcoming holiday’s travel restrictions & DOT office closures by state, CLICK HERE. Good Friday is Friday, March 29, 2013 and Easter is Sunday, March 31, 2013. Most restrictions affect oversize […]
WCS assists with freeway on-ramp accident
The Seventh Street on-ramp to the northbound 605 and 405 freeways is closed after a 207,000-pound shaft fell off a big rig damaging the road, guardrail and bridge. WCS worked with trucking and crane companies to get the truck and shaft to the side of the bridge so a trailer can safely transport the shaft […]
Over-dimensional travel in NYC is suspended, all travel banned in Mass.
Effective 3 p.m. on Friday, 2/8/13 through Monday, 2/11/13 at 5:30 a.m. over-dimensional (OD) travel in New York City will be suspended due to a major snow storm. The suspension applies to the five boroughs of NYC. Post-storm OD permits will be issued accordingly. For more information and updates visit the NYC Department of Transportation’s […]
MLK DOT Office Closures & Travel Restrictions
WCS Permits published DOT offices closures by state and travel restrictions for the upcoming Martin Luther King Day Holiday. On Monday, January 21, 2013 some offices will close and others will implement travel restrictions during certain times and for certain oversize loads. Get all the details here. Don’t forget to check holiday restrictions on all […]
Christmas & New Year’s Day Holiday Closures
WCS has posted DOT office closure & travel restrictions for the upcoming holidays. Tuesday, December 25, 2012 (Christmas Day) and Tuesday, January 1, 2013 (New Year’s Day) office closures and restrictions by state are posted live on the site. Drivers and companies should always check holiday restrictions on all state blankets and annual permits.
Hurricane Sandy affects East Coast trucking
Hurricane Sandy is headed for landfall today on the East Coast. Over 15 states, including Ohio and New York will have changes to their regular transportation routine today and into the week depending on storm aftermath such as flooding and down trees. Roads, highways and expressways already have storm-related closures, according to the New York […]
Computers down at Caltrans Permit Department
The Caltrans office of truck services which issues transportation permits has been down since early last week. According to Caltrans, a fiber optics line was cut and at this time do not have an estimated time of when the problem will be corrected. WCS Permits is communicating regularly with the Caltrans office so customer’s permits […]
Missouri waives fees to haul oversize loads with hay
The Missouri Department of Transportation agreed to waive fees for oversize loads hauling hay. Dry weather and feed demands are at the root of the decision by the Missouri DOT to waive oversize load fees through the end of the year. Until December 31, 2012, there will be no fees for loads overweight or over-dimensional loads hauling hay. Holiday […]
No Travel on St. Jean Baptiste Day
The Quebec transportation office will be closed on Monday, 6/25 for St. Jean Baptiste Day. There will be no travel allowed either. Business and travel will resume Tuesday, 6/26.