Resources & Insights
Have an oversized (OS) or overweight (OW) load to move on November 11? While most oversized loads can travel on Veterans Day 2026, there are a few states that restrict them from moving. And because Veterans day is a federal holiday, most state permitting offices will be closed on November 11, meaning you may not be able to obtain a permit that day.
Moving oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight on and around a holiday can be complicated.
Sending valuable freight across the country is a stressful experience for shippers — and that’s before factoring in the extra time, effort, and cost to obtain over-dimensional (OD) freight permits.
Landing at the perfect peak of summertime, the Fourth of July is an exciting time to be an American.
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The path of totality — areas that will experience a total eclipse of the sun — will cross into the U.S. in southern Texas and travel through 12 additional states before entering Canada.
As a huge swath of the country braces for a major surge in tourist traffic, domestic shippers are wondering how the eclipse will affect their freight. Some states in the path of the totality have implemented eclipse-related travel restrictions.
You watch a shiny new patrol car blaze past you, lights flashing. You catch a glimpse of the officer behind the wheel. The focused determination on their face never wavers as they escort a VIP down the highway. Is it the President? A foreign dignitary? Beyoncé?
Roads and bridges are engineered to support a specific amount of weight. Exceeding this weight limit can have disastrous consequences, including bridge collapse or permanent road damage.
Your most important shipments — high-value goods, tight deadlines or sensitive cargo — need special care and attention from your shipping provider.
So you’ve contracted with a freight carrier, and they have indicated that they will be using a step-deck trailer. What does that mean? Will the freight arrive safely to your destination? How does the carrier determine which type of trailer is best for your particular freight?
