Commercial Vehicle Operations News

Workzone Safety Tips

WORKZONE SAFETY TIPSresearch your route, pay attention, slow down, move into open lane, and keep your distance.  Check out links to FMCSA Workzone Safety Tips  and ROAD SAFETY for Trucks and Buses.

Notice to Boat Transporters

​​Boat Transporters- should clean, drain, and dry boats prior to transport. All boats being transported to the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana MUST CALL Before You Haul prior to transport by calling this toll-free number: 1-844-311-4873

Blanket Permits-Route Authorization

Maryland Blanket Permits**COMING SOON**- Blanket Permits will soon require ROUTE Authorization-they will be purchased the same way as today, with the exception of entering a route prior to each movement.  Webinars will be offered prior to the updates.  As previously mentioned,  feel free to email any questions to haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov 

Compliance Outreach

​Maryland Motor Carrier Division is offering FREE training to companies interested in regulatory compliance,  load securement, roadside inspection familiarization,  size, weight and permitting regulations.  Companies interested should email haulingpermits@mdot.maryland.gov with contact information, subject and material interests, tentative dates and location to schedule..