WYDOT Rolls Out Web-Based Permitting for Heavy Loads
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This month, the Wyoming Department of Transportation implemented an electronic system for commercial drivers to obtain self-issued permits for oversized and overweight loads on state highways.
Launched on Oct. 1, the ProMiles commercial web-based system streamlines the administration of self-issued permits while maintaining existing state permit requirements. The new protocol aims to simplify the process for carriers without altering regulations.
Jordan Young, WYDOT spokesperson, told Transport Topics that the state agency during the previous fiscal year issued 117,270 permits for oversized and overweight loads on state highways.
“With 24/7 permitting availability, the new system will allow carriers to access permits at any time, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in their operations,” Young said. “Carriers will create online profiles, upload vehicle inventories and purchase permits as needed. Permits through ProMiles will only be required for state highways.”
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The electronic system, operated under the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s Commercial Carrier Section, is intended for all carriers and Wyoming Self-Issuing Permit Program holders. A link to the e-permitting website is available on the Highway Patrol’s web page under the commercial carrier section: https://whp.wyo.gov/commercial-carrier.
Following the e-permitting launch, the state Highway Patrol has established a one-year transition period to answer questions from commercial carriers and provide them with training and support.
State officials expect the yearlong conversion to e-permitting will provide ample time for users to become familiar with the web system.
“We value all of the Wyoming Self-Issuing Permit Program holders,” said Troy McAlpine, state highway patrol spokesperson. “We understand the connectivity challenges that carriers may face, especially in rural Wyoming, and they will still be able to obtain clearances and permits by phone through a port of entry. We want everyone to be successful in this transition.”
ProMiles says its permitting software will be in use by 23 states by the end of this year. (ProMiles)
If the e-permitting website or phones experience technical outages, ports of entry will still be able to issue permits.
Carriers with questions about the new e-permitting system are encouraged to call Troy McAlpine (307-777-4876) or Dustin Bumbaca (307-777-3958) in the Wyoming Highway Patrol’s Commercial Carrier Section.
Young said carriers who lack internet access can still call or visit a port of entry for permits. Wyoming has 14 entry ports at Casper, Cheyenne/Interstate 80, Cheyenne/U.S. Route 85, Cheyenne/I-25, Evanston, Frannie, Gillette, Kemmerer, Laramie, Lusk, Sheridan/Dietz, Sundance, Torrington and Fort Collins, Colo. These ports of entry are responsible for commercial motor vehicle inspection, enforcement and permitting.
“Current regulations will remain unchanged. The classification of permits will not be changing, and we still offer the annual permits and trip-specific permits,” she added.
With the addition of Wyoming, Texas-based ProMiles Software Development Corp. says its permitting software will be in use by 23 states by the end of this year.
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