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...
Several states shared information over the past few weeks concerning permitting systems, office availability times, and much more. Below is a quick overview of information carriers need to know. Alaska launched AK SWOOP on 9/30/2024! Permits that require office review are estimated to be issued...
During the Colorado General Assembly regular session Senate Bill 24-220 concerning the administration of permits to operate extralegal vehicle load combinations was presented. Top sponsors of the bill included Senator Nick Hinrichsen. Senator Rod Pelton, Representative Meghan Lukens and Representative Ty Winter. After progressing through...
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week took place September 15-21, 2024. Each day Permit America took to social media platforms to show our appreciation to the men and women who are the lifeblood of the American economy. A truck drivers work goes beyond just transporting cargo; it...