The City of Tacoma’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit is responsible for enforcing state, federal and local law’s pertaining to the safe operation of Commercial Vehicles and the transportation of hazardous materials in Tacoma. In addition to conducting safety inspections the unit also enforces size, weight and load laws related to commercial vehicles.
The goal of the unit is to insure the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles and to protect Tacoma’s infrastructure by conducting routine roadside and terminal safety inspections and portable weighing operations.
Motor Carrier Safety Unit
The officers assigned to this unit maintain a certification from the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspections and promote commercial vehicle safety through education and a consistent application of safety regulations and inspection procedures.
The unit is active working with other commercial vehicle enforcement officers from around the State of Washington.
The City of Tacoma has weight restrictions on the following bridges:
Statement Regarding Oversized Vehicles
Due to ongoing construction throughout the City, to include the port areas, any oversized load requiring the use of escort vehicles must contact the Road Compliance Department seven (7) days prior to the move date so the necessary arrangement may be made.
Failing to do do may result in the load getting turned away.
Contact information:
John Durrance, Road Use Compliance Officer Supervisor
(253) 591-5289
jdurrance@cityoftacoma.org
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