Independence Day is a time for celebration—but for oversize haulers, it’s also a time to plan carefully. Nearly every state places special travel restrictions on oversize and overweight loads before, during, and after July 4th to keep roads safe during peak holiday traffic.Whether you’re a driver, dispatcher, or fleet manager,...
As spring approaches, Michigan enforces frost law restrictions—also known as seasonal weight restrictions—to protect its roads from damage caused by heavy loads during the thawing season. While roads may seem durable, they become extremely fragile in late winter and early spring, when temperatures rise and the ground begins to thaw unevenly. In...