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Commissioners approve notice of intended action to amend oversized/overweight vehicle rules after industry talks
Summary
The board approved a notice of intended action to amend county oversized/overweight vehicle regulations, including an annual Class B permit option, reduced rig‑move counts (80→45 Class B loads) and lower per‑move fees; the change begins a 45‑day public comment period ending 07/17/2026 with a hearing July 21.
Sweetwater County commissioners voted unanimously June 2 to approve a notice of intended action that would revise the county’s oversized and overweight vehicle and load regulations. Under Sheriff Joe Tomich, who led the working group that consulted industry and public works staff, outlined proposed changes intended to ease day‑to‑day burdens while protecting infrastructure.
Tomich said the amendments would allow issuance of an annual Class B permit in lieu of per‑movement permits and reduce the permitted rig‑move Class B load count from 80 to 45 (maintaining five Class A loads), with a corresponding reduction in rig‑move cost from $5,000 to $3,000 in certain categories. He also proposed limited short‑move exemptions for county roads when vehicles are traveling directly to or from the nearest state highway, while bridge crossings will remain controlled and individually permitted. "This will just allow a single permit to be issued for a 12 month period," Tomich said.
Industry speakers at the public hearing praised the revisions. Andy Fletcher, president and CEO of Bunn and Transfer, said the county struck a practical balance: "Permitting isn't going away...what really matters is whether the structure is one we can actually operate inside of," he said, thanking the sheriff's office, the chair and public works for adjusting the language after stakeholder input. Kevin Hawley of the Wyoming Trucking Association also commended the county for seeking industry input and reaching a workable solution.
The board's approval starts a 45‑day public comment period; the chairman said written comments must be received by July 17, 2026, and the board will hold a public hearing on July 21 to consider adoption or further amendment. Commissioners described the changes as a response to industry concerns and a way to protect county bridges and roads while reducing permitting friction for routine local industry movements.
