We recently engaged in a Q&A with Jackie Darr, an industry leader with an impressive background. Jackie serves as Permit Office Supervisor at the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a role she’s held for over 11 years. She’s also just months away from celebrating 25 years...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...