Trucking in Washington

Washington is I-5, Seattle-Tacoma port, and Cascade passes — plan chains before I-90 in winter.

Major interstates

I-5, I-82, I-90, I-405.

Permits

Federal 80,000 lb; WSDOT permits online.

Weather

Chain law on Snoqualmie (I-90) and Stevens Pass (US-2) in winter.

Weigh stations

WSP scales on I-5 (Fort Lewis) and I-90 (Cle Elum); SR 520 bridge tolls.

Freight hubs

Seattle-Tacoma (NWSA) top-4 US container gateway; Spokane inland NW.

Frequently asked

Snoqualmie chains?

Any time WSP posts — Nov-Mar.

Seattle drayage?

Very busy — Tideflats and Terminal 5 book weeks ahead.

East of Seattle parking?

North Bend, Cle Elum, Ellensburg.