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Business
Oversize/overweight permitting tech tools multiplying
More states are auto-issuing permits as technology platforms continue to improve functionality for users and their state counterparts. More on Overdrive.
May 1, 2020
Business
Harmony in statesâ permitting parameters inches closer, as fines remain heavy-haul risk
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has worked for decades for state-to-state harmonization of oversize and overweight permits. Details on Overdrive.
April 29, 2020
Business
Specialized hauling: Start out light to go heavy
Randy Cunha of Tonto Express in Conroe, Texas, recommends starting light and working your way up to heavier specialized loads. Learn more on Overdrive.
April 27, 2020
Business
Big loads, big equipment, big pay: Heavy/specialized hauling explored
Specialized and heavy hauling can provide top dollar for those willing to pay their dues, learn the permitting process and get comfortable with the biggest and heaviest of loads with the right equipment.
April 23, 2020
Voices
POLL: Overdimensional haulers, how do you handle permitting?
Multi-state permitting can be a laborious process for oversize and/or heavy haulers, though plenty owner-operators have mastered the process, whether over time on their own or with dedicated staff or employment of a third-party permit service. Whatâs your typical route toward trip permit securement?
April 1, 2020
Business
Oversize/overweight permitting and âharmonizationâ: State of the states, and technology
More simplicity in states' regulatory and tech approaches to permitting could ultimately result in more practical oversized load routing. Details on Overdrive.
March 6, 2020
Voices
POLL: Have you ever been a heavy/overdimensional hauler?
Early in 2019, almost 7 percent of Overdrive readers reported being currently involved overweight / overdimensional hauling. This question looks at the extent to which the niche has attracted your interest, or active involvement, over the years with âhigh, wide and uglyâ freight, as they say.
February 19, 2020
Business
Group ask Congress to allow 33-foot doubles
An organization that represents a number of prominent trucking companies recently renewed its call for longer trailers. Learn more here on Overdrive Online.
February 25, 2019
Custom Rigs
Heavy-haul 2004 W900L is four-axle âMovinâ Onâ homage
Menominee, Mich.-based 13-truck Extreme Transportation Specialized LLC is the business of owner-operator Robbie Harrisâ father, and the younger Harris leases this pristine workhorse 2004 W900L to the six-truck heavy-haul side of it. Harris advocates for greater federal encouragement of uniformity in oversize/-weight permitting among states. ââTheyâre all over the board on what you can and canât do.â
November 13, 2018
Business
Comdata, FR8Star partner on dynamic load payment
Using Comchek Mobile, carriers hauling heavy-haul loads booked on FR8Star.com will be able to receive fuel advances at the moment of pickup as well as full payment quickly after Proof of Delivery is received.
September 28, 2017
Business
ATS puts custom heavy-haul Trail King trailer into service
Capable of up to 360,000 lbs. in payload, Anderson Trucking Service reps say they will be permitting hauls with the Trail King TK360 for up to 700,000 pounds.
August 4, 2015
Business
DOT should look at uniforming oversize and overweight permitting practices, GAO says
The GAO recommended last month that the DOT identify the best practices for statesâ oversize and overweight permitting, including studying automated vehicle routing and escort driver certification.
March 23, 2015
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