Canada: Labour Day Oversize Travel Restrictions
Labour Day is a statutory public holiday in Canada that occurs on the first Monday in September. This year’s holiday, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, will include some oversize load restrictions in various provinces and territories. Alberta No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide from 3 PM on 8/30 and all day 9/1 and 9/2. Normal restrictions […]
WCS Can Process Your South Carolina Trip & Fuel Permits
South Carolina has updated their process for ordering temporary trip & fuel permits, and WCS Permits & Pilot Cars can now handle it all on your behalf. It’s important to note that in order for WCS Permits to process your South Carolina trip & fuel permits your company must register with the jurisdiction. The registration […]
FMCSA to Increase UCR Fees in 2025
United Carrier Registration fees will increase by 25% for the 2025 registration year. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on June 17 announced they will officially increase UCR fees paid by motor carriers, freight forwarders, freight brokers and leasing companies in 2025. For one truck owner-ops with authority, the increase will be $9 annually. […]
I-55 Mississippi River Bridge Closing for Two Weeks
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge for two weeks to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange. During the two-week closure, crews will hydro-demolition the bridge deck and provide a new polymer concrete overlay. The polymer-modified concrete has strict temperature restrictions. All work […]
Travel Restrictions for Canadian Victoria Day, May 17-20
Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday observed on Monday, May 20, 2024. There are some oversize load travel restrictions in place starting Friday, May 17. ALBERTA No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide from 3:00pm on 05/17 and all day 05/19 and 05/20 Normal restrictions apply to Saturday, May 18th. BRITISH COLUMBIA No […]
Travel Restrictions for Canadian Victoria Day, May 17-20
Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday observed on Monday, May 20, 2024. There are some oversize load travel restrictions in place starting Friday, May 17. ALBERTA No travel allowed if over 3.85m wide from 3:00pm on 05/17 and all day 05/19 and 05/20 Normal restrictions apply to Saturday, May 18th. BRITISH COLUMBIA No […]
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 […]