20 Oct Western State Permitting Officials Meet in Reno, NV
State officials from the western region and leaders in the specialized transportation industry gathered in Reno for two days of collaboration, discussion, and planning. All discussions centered on pressing issues impacting the oversize/overweight (OS/OW) industry. The event kicked off with introductions where industry attendees were asked...
06 May A Peek Inside Our Newsletter
If you’re in the oversize and overweight trucking industry, staying on top of permit changes, route restrictions, and regulatory updates isn’t optional — it’s essential. Our newsletter delivers the latest news, insights, and tips straight to your inbox, so you can keep your loads moving...
10 Apr WisDOT Preps for NFL Draft
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...
10 Apr Pertinent CVSA 2025 Road-Check Information
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...
28 Feb Frost Law Restrictions
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...
07 Feb WIM Interview With Maine DOT Officer Sgt. Chris Rogers
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...
25 Jun Industry Achievement Award presented to Randy Braden
If you have permitted an over-sized load in Alabama you have heard the name Randy Braden. Randy spent 45 years with AL DOT and 32 of those years were as supervisor of the Oversize Vehicle Permit Office. If you ever had the pleasure of seeing one...