Northwest Seaport Alliance Clean Truck Program

Starting January 2026, all trucks serving NWSA international AND domestic terminals must have:

  • A registered RFID tag
  • A 2007 or newer engine (or certified equivalent emission control)

Register BEFORE serving any NWSA terminal. A $6.2 million zero-emission drayage incentive program is funding 19 ZEV trucks.

Toll Facilities

FacilityRateTrucks Allowed?Notes
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (SR-16)$4.50 Good To Go!YesEastbound only
SR-520 BridgeVariesYesBoth directions
I-405 Express Toll LanesN/ANO (over 10K lbs)Use general purpose lanes
SR-167 HOT LanesN/ANO (over 10K lbs)Use general purpose lanes

Good To Go! commercial accounts are recommended for regular Puget Sound operations.

Lane Restrictions

Trucks over 10,000 lbs are banned from the left lane on highways with 3+ lanes in King County, Snohomish County, and on I-90 in Spokane.

Congestion Planning

The Tacoma-to-Seattle segment of I-5 is the heaviest congestion zone:

  • Peak congestion: 6:30-9:30 AM and 3:30-7:00 PM
  • Best truck windows: 10 PM - 5 AM for through traffic
  • Port operations: Plan access around gate hours

Weigh Stations

  • Fort Lewis (I-5, MP 117): Near DuPont, southbound
  • SeaTac (I-5, MP 140): Between Fife and Federal Way

Electronic screening with automatic bypass for clean carriers.

Truck Parking Near Ports

Harbor Island offers overnight parking near the Port of Seattle. See the truck parking guide for real-time availability.

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