The Toolbox
Quick-reference links our crews and dispatchers use every day. Permits, roads, weather, compliance — bookmark what helps.
Permits
County and state oversize/overweight permitting
LoadPass Permits ↗
County and township road permits across ND. Single-trip and annual. Most Bakken county permits live here.
ND Highway Patrol — State Permits ↗
State and interstate oversize/overweight permits via NDHP. Annual options for repeat moves.
MDT Permits (Montana) ↗
Montana state oversize/overweight permits — for moves crossing into MT.
Roads & Conditions
Real-time travel info, weather, and road status
ND DOT 511 (Travel Info) ↗
Live road conditions, road closures, construction, weather impacts. Bookmark this — drivers should check before every run.
MT DOT 511 ↗
Montana road conditions and traveler information.
Williston NWS Weather ↗
Local National Weather Service forecast and radar for Williston and the Bakken.
ND DOT Restricted Roads Map ↗
Spring load restrictions and weight-limited road designations across ND.
Compliance & Safety
DOT, FMCSA, and safe-digging resources
FMCSA SAFER Carrier Lookup ↗
Look up DOT/MC numbers, safety ratings, and carrier status. (TITS DOT: 3580580)
ND One Call ↗
Required pre-dig utility locate request. Call 811 or submit online — at least 48 hours before any excavation.
FMCSA Hours of Service ↗
Federal HOS regulations — driving time, on-duty limits, and rest requirements.
Oilfield
Drilling activity, well info, and field navigation
County Highway Departments
When you need to talk to a real person about a road
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