Dear Members,
The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced a new temporary special permit that increases the maximum overweight total up to 88,000 pounds for transportation of certain agricultural products.
The permit applies only to overweight trucks hauling the following agricultural products: tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, onions, carrots, citrus, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, olives, pomegranates, rice, wheat, corn, safflower, and potatoes.
The special permit will only be valid for up to 60 days or until August 31, 2021, that will be subject to certain conditions. A log of the overweight loads must be submitted every thirty days to Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol. The special permit only applies to state highways and does not apply to overweight trucks transporting agricultural goods on Interstates and local roads. Overweight trucks transporting agricultural products will have to get permits from local jurisdictions to travel on local roads. The California Trucking Association suggests contacting WCS Permits and Pilot Cars to obtain local permits for transportation on local roads by email at info@wcspermits.com or by phone at 888-737-6488.
