Michigan Spring Weight Restrictions
Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March 11, weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all Michigan state trunkline highways from Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state lines north to and including the following: M-20 from the intersection of US-31 in Oceana County east to US-131 in Mecosta County North on US-131 to M-20 East on M-20 to […]
PennDOT to Ban Commercial Vehicles Due to Weather
Due to Winter weather, including snow and ice, there are 50 weather restrictions in place throughout the state of Pennsylvania, according to PennDOT, and starting at noon, they will enact a ban on Commercial Vehicles with empty trailers and double trailers on several interstates. PennDOT and PA Turnpike are advising motorists, especially commercial motor vehicles, […]
PA Speed, Travel Restrictions for Commercial Vehicles
PennDOT has put some road restrictions and speed restrictions in place in response to winter weather conditions. There are full commercial vehicle restrictions in place, as well as empty and double trailer restrictions, in addition to speed restrictions. PA’s full list of restrictions can be found here. A 45 mph speed limit has been set […]
WV/PA Line 13′ Wide Oversize Load Restriction
There is a restriction on oversize loads 13-feet or wider at the West Virginia/Pennsylvania line in both directions. The restriction will be in place through March 31st and oversize loads wider than 13-feet are expected to be allowed to travel on Monday, April 1. Truck drivers will not granted any exceptions if pulling a load […]
Freezing Temps Result in Travel Restrictions on Northeast, Eastern Interstates
UPDATE 1/31: There is a travel ban on I-90 for tractor trailers from exit 46 to the PA line due to weather conditions. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to closely monitor weather forecasts and conditions as a storm system is anticipated to impact most of the state, with many areas expected […]
Due to Weather, Oklahoma Permit Office Short-Staffed
Oklahoma’s recent severe weather is still affecting highways, truck driver safety and oversize load permit turnaround. The state’s DOT permit office has not had any permit staff to process oversize load permits on Thursday, Jan. 3 or Friday, Jan.4. OK state permits will still self-issue if you are traveling on a route with no closures. […]
Illinois Places Weight Restriction on Cairo Bridge US 60/62
The Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT) will place a weight restriction on the Cairo Bridge effective Wednesday, Dec. 27. The US 60/62 bridge at Cairo that spans across Alexander County, Illinois and Mississippi County, Missouri, and over the Mississippi River. will will be restricting combination vehicles to 37 tons and single unit vehicle to 33 tons. […]
DOT Office Closures for President George H.W. Bush Funeral
Several state DOT permit offices will be closed or operating with only a skeleton crew Wednesday, Dec. 5 to honor late President George H.W. Bush on the day of his burial. Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Texas state DOT permit offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Local Baltimore City office will be […]
I-440 Bridge Construction in Nashville to Impact Traffic, Oversize Travel
The I-440 rehabilitation project has been underway for some time with intermittent shoulder and lane closures during the day, but the major phase of the project will begin in February 2019 which will significantly impact traffic and restrict oversize load travel. The improvements are focused at repaving and replacing the road surface, and will take […]
Nevada Permit Office Closed for Nevada Day
The state of Nevada’s Commercial Vehicle Permits Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 26 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 […]