Wisconsin Spring Weight Restrictions
Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted in zones 3, 4 and 5 in Wisconsin for oversize load travel effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021. Restrictions remain in place in zones 1 and 2. For more information on the Weight restriction programs, please visit. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Weight restriction programs (wisconsindot.gov) For updates on […]
TN: Chattanooga Interstate Construction & Oversize Restrictions
This Spring there will be some major traffic impacts on I-24 and I-75 in Chattanooga, TN taking place over several weeks, and in some cases may limit oversize load travel. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (DOT) released the following info to help detour around closures. I-24 Bridge replacement over S. Germantown Rd The first […]
State Permit Offices Closed Due to Inclement Weather
Here is a current list of state oversize permit offices that are closed due to the storms for today, Wednesday, February 17, 2021. While state offices are closed, no new oversize load or wide load permits will be processed. Everyone at WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is staying in close communication with all states affected […]
Winter Storm Orlena Travel Restrictions
According to the National Weather Service, a major Nor’easter is expected to last through Tuesday, February 2. The storm will bring strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy snow fall, and travel – especially commercial and oversize travel – are not recommended during the duration of the storm. Several states have trailer and travel bans in […]
WisDOT Frozen Roads Declaration Update
Dispatchers and truck drivers should be aware the Frozen Roads period begins in Zones 3 and 4 in Wisconsin at 12:01 AM on Thursday, January 28, 2021. The Frozen Roads Declaration was previously in effect in Zones 1 and 2. The Frozen Roads Declaration will be issued for Zone 5 when conditions warrant. Zone […]
IN: No Oversize Permits Will be Issued Feb. 1 – 8
As the Indiana Permit Department prepares to launch its new oversize/overweight permitting system, the department will not accept new oversize load permit applications from Feb. 1 – 8. The state will stop receiving permit applications on Monday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. ET. All oversize, overweight and wide load permit applications must be complete, any […]
Deadline Approaching for UCR Fee Filing
The final deadline to file 2021 UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) Fees is fast approaching. Thursday, December 31, 2020 is the last day to handle 2021 UCR Fees to avoid paying additional fees or penalties, and WCS Permits & Pilot Cars can help you finalize and submit your UCR Fee application. UCR is a program that […]
Winter Storm Gail Travel Restrictions
Winter Storm Gail is expected to bring a widespread swath of heavy wet snow is likely from the central Appalachians and interior Mid-Atlantic into portions of the Northeast and southern New England. Freezing rain and ice are also likely in western North Carolina and southwest Virginia. Travel is not recommended. The following states have some […]
Wisconsin to Launch New Permit System This Month
Wisconsin will launch a new permit system on Thursday, Nov. 12, upgrading their 16-year current permitting system. The new web application is used by carriers, services and processors, and the superload routing system has been upgraded to a more modern, user-friendly system. What’s new with routing: Java no longer needed for routing page. Compatible with […]
State of Nevada Closed 10/30, No Travel Restrictions
The state of Nevada’s Commercial Vehicle Permits Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 30 in observance of Nevada Day. No oversize/overweight permits will be issued on that day and office staff will not be available to answer any permit related questions or to begin processing new applications. The state office will resume normal business […]