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...
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...
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...
The Wyoming Highway Patrol – Commercial Carrier Office has announced the go live date for the Wyoming Electronic Permitting System (WYDOT EPS) will be October 1st, 2024. Currently, carriers receive an authorization number before entering Wyoming, which gives permission to move to a port of...
What does this mean? If you plan to travel through Colorado any time in the near future, it’s time to dust off the chains! Colorado Department of Transportation Chain Law requires Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) carry chains when traveling on I-70 from milepost 133-259 in both...
Several states have released executive orders to ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services necessary to respond to the State of Emergency for Hurricane Debby. Permit America is dedicated to providing the most up to date information on the impact of Hurricane Debby for specialized...
Trucks travelling between Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana saw a toll increase on July 1st. Riverlink, the toll system for the Abraham Lincoln Bridge (I-65 North), the John F Kennedy Memorial Bridge (I-65 South), and the Lewis and Clark Bridge (SR265/KY841) states that annual rates...
Permit America is proud to share they are a Preferred Partner of The Kentucky Trucking Association (KTA). Policy makers and the public may not always have a clear understanding of the trucking industry and the issues that affect them, in 1962 KTA was founded to...