With the draft set to bring major traffic surges, WisDOT is working hard to ensure the event is a success—making sure the roads are safe and the traffic flows without a hitch. Here’s what OSOW travelers need to know: Single-Trip Permits will have restricted travel on...
The 2025 international road-check will soon be upon us. This road-check, or 'safety blitz', is initiated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The CVSA is a non-profit organization and works closely with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation...
As the world turns its eyes to Massachusetts for the iconic Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, logistics planners and carriers should be turning their eyes to the roads — and the restrictions that come with them. Recognized as the world’s largest annual marathon, the Boston...
Frost laws, or seasonal weight restrictions, are implemented during the spring thaw to protect roads from damage caused by the combination of melting frost and water in the ground. When the ground begins to thaw, the soil can become soft and unstable, making roads more...
We recently attended the SC&RA Transportation Symposium in NC, where we had the opportunity to meet with several state officials and gather valuable insights that could be of interest to our OD/OW customers and partners. Please see the information below, and don't hesitate to reach...
It’s not a secret that overweight vehicles are on the road every day, everywhere in the U.S. Most of these vehicles are aware of their overweight condition but, sometimes, they don’t have a valid permit and they may knowingly try to avoid the scales to...
Winter Storm Blair continues to drop heavy snow and ice from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. While road crews are out in force across all states impacted, Blair continues to cover the roadways in many states. As a courtesy to the industry we have compiled...
As winter weather takes over much of the northern states be prepared for road closures. Below is a list of states anticipated to be impacted this week, prior to travelling check the link provided to check up to date road conditions. Check this article frequently...
Please continue to check back as this information will be updated throughout the day. Major roadways and commonly used truck/RV routes are listed below, the list does not include all closures and/or road conditions. This information is provided as a courtesy, road conditions may change...
October 25, 2024 Interesting Facts + Stats and Closings Automated Weigh-in-Motion Enforcement is a Resounding Success in NYC Weigh in Motion (WIM) is not a novel concept. Many scale houses have used this technology for quite some time. But what if DOT officials could accurately and quickly...