Pennsylvania Advocacy Meetings
Pennsylvania's OS/OW rules are governed by Title 75 and Title 67. These meetings are the top venues where heavy-haul advocacy is heard — from TAC public comment to APRAS stakeholder sessions and Freight Advisory Committee planning.
The Transportation Advisory Committee is PennDOT's main public-access policy body — meetings are open to the public and include public comment time. This is the #1 venue where your heavy-haul advocacy will actually be heard.
PennDOT Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
10:00 AM · Microsoft Teams (Virtual)
Location
Microsoft Teams (virtual attendance)
Public Comment
Open to the public with public comment time. Directly influences PennDOT studies, freight planning, and regulatory priorities.
10:00 AM · Harrisburg, PA
Location
Harrisburg, PA (in-person)
Public Comment
Open to the public with public comment time. TAC evaluates freight bottlenecks, truck size/weight studies, permit system modernization, and infrastructure constraints affecting OS/OW routing.
10:00 AM · Harrisburg, PA
Location
Harrisburg, PA (in-person)
Public Comment
Open to the public with public comment time. Final TAC meeting of 2026 — important for year-end regulatory priority setting.
Why TAC Matters for Heavy Haul
TAC is where PennDOT evaluates:
- • Freight bottlenecks
- • Truck size/weight studies
- • Permit system modernization
- • Infrastructure constraints affecting OS/OW routing
PennDOT Regulatory Framework (Title 75 + Title 67)
Pennsylvania's OS/OW rules are governed by Title 75 (Vehicles) and Title 67 (Transportation). These define the legal limits — anything exceeding them requires a PennDOT Special Hauling Permit.
8'6"
Legal Width
13'6"
Legal Height
80,000
Legal Gross Weight (lbs)
This is where you push for:
- • Escort rule modernization
- • Lighting/signage updates
- • Weekend/holiday travel flexibility
- • Permit fee structure changes
- • APRAS routing improvements
APRAS Stakeholder Sessions
The Automated Permit Routing & Analysis System governs all OS/OW routing in Pennsylvania. Industry feedback is often solicited when PennDOT updates:
- • Routing algorithms
- • Bridge clearance data
- • Permit fee schedules
- • Escort requirements
These sessions are not always publicly posted, but they occur during major system updates, permit fee schedule revisions, escort rule changes, and infrastructure clearance mapping updates — high-value advocacy opportunities.
Freight Advisory Committee (FAC)
PennDOT's FAC influences freight network planning, truck parking, OS/OW bottleneck identification, and infrastructure investment priorities. Not as frequent as TAC, but strategically important for long-term heavy-haul infrastructure.
FAC meetings are not as frequent as TAC, but they are strategically important for long-term heavy-haul infrastructure planning.
Which PA Meetings Are Vital?
Top Priority
- • PennDOT TAC — July 15, Oct 21, Dec 9 (2026)
- • APRAS Stakeholder Sessions (when announced)
- • PennDOT Freight Advisory Committee (FAC)
Secondary Priority
- • PennDOT rulemaking comment periods (Title 67 updates)
- • PennDOT Multimodal freight planning workshops
How to Participate
- • TAC meetings are open to the public — attend in person or via Microsoft Teams when available.
- • Prepare a concise 3-minute statement focusing on safety and economic impact to pilot car operators.
- • Sign up for public comment in advance when pre-registration is offered.
- • Submit written comments during Title 67 rulemaking periods for the official record.
Always verify meeting dates, locations, and virtual access links with the official PennDOT TAC schedule before traveling, as details may change.