Oversize Travel Affected by Winter Weather

January 10, 2025

Oversize load travel is currently affected in some states due to severe winter weather, while others have waived hours-of-service regulations.

Oklahoma

Effective 11:15 am on Thursday, 1/9, Troops A, F, G, H, J, M, Ellis County and Woodward County are closed to permitted travel due to inclement weather.

Iowa

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an emergency declaration waiving the hours-of-service regulations within Iowa Code 321.449 for crews and drivers delivering propane, diesel No. 1, diesel No. 2, natural gas and other fuels used for residential, agricultural and commercial heating purposes. Reynolds cited high demand for petroleum products throughout the Midwest, as well as the need for access to motor and heating fuels to continue to process and dry harvested crops and to provide residential heating.

Maryland

In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore issued a state of emergency, waiving HOS regulations for drivers providing direct assistance related to the winter storm.

New Hampshire

An emergency declaration issued in New Hampshire waives HOS rules for motor carriers and drivers delivering propane and home heating oil.

North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein in an emergency declaration said the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene, along with anticipated impacts of prolonged cold weather, have increased demand for drivers hauling propane and other heating fuels. As such, the declaration waives the maximum driving time regulations for drivers transporting propane or essential heating fuels in the emergency area.

Questions? WCS Permits & Pilot Cars Can Help

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load authority. We are committed to keeping the oversize load industry up-to-date about travel restrictions, oversize fees, declarations and more.

We provide various industries with oversize load permits, trip & fuel permits, superload permits, route surveying, transportation consulting, pilot car dispatching and truck safety equipment throughout the United States and Canada.

WCS has over 65 permit agents who have the experience and knowledge to permit oversize loads in a timely fashion.

STATE	CA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IRP REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IFTA REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
RV/SME IRP REQUIREMENTS	Purchase if RV/SME towed. W/dealer tag, IRP not required.
RV/SME IFTA REQUIREMENTS	None
SPECIAL WEIGHT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS	None
HUNTER’S PERMIT AVAILABLE?	No
IRP/IFTA RE-ENTRY PERMIT REQUIRED?	No
EXCEPTIONS	None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TRIP & FUEL STATE FEE	$31

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