Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam has authorized the suspension of truck weights for commercial trucks transporting agricultural commodities, emergency equipment or supplies under
Governor Rick Scott's Executive Order 18-276.
Valid through
October 30, 2018
, trucks may transport loads of timber up to 95,000 lbs. Each vehicle carrying this additional weight MUST carry a copy of the FDOT
Emergency Road Use Permit
letter and a
Bridge Restriction Map
in the cab of the truck at all times
or be able to access them electronically upon request
.
An extension to the truck weight waiver has already been requested. We will keep you posted.