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OS/OW Load Permits • Trip & Fuel Permits • Pilot Cars

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OVERSIZE LOAD ASSISTANT

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SUPERLOADS

Any load that exceeds standard oversize/overweight permit limits and requires additional review by state officials and engineering departments is a superload. While superload regulations vary from state to state, WCS Permits understands all and works directly with all states to obtain superload permits.

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OVERSIZE/ OVERWEIGHT LOAD PERMITS

If a commercial motor vehicle is oversize or overweight by exceeding a certain height, width, length or weight, a temporary oversize/overweight load permit (also known as a temporary truck or trip permit) is needed for it to legally travel. WCS Permits has 65 transportation agents ready to help you obtain an oversize load permit for the U.S. and Canada.

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LOGISTICS CONSULTING

Superload and mega load transportation doesn’t just involve oversize/overweight permits, but involves several steps of planning. WCS Permits has a team of experienced transportation consultants who understand logistics, oversize load permits, and route surveying so you can save time and money.

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TEMPORARY
TRIP & FUEL PERMITS

Temporary Trip & Fuel Permits (IFTA) are often needed fast. When a qualified motor vehicle does not participate in IFTA then a temporary fuel trip fuel permit must be purchased to travel intrastate. WCS provides fast and affordable temporary trip and fuel permits in the 48 continental states and Canada.

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PILOT CARS

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is nationally renowned for quickly connecting our customers with reliable pilot cars and escort vehicles. With both dedicated East and West Coast pilot car divisions, WCS has one of the nation’s largest networks of pilot cars and pilot car drivers to help you move your oversize loads.

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EQUIPMENT STORE

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars manufactures, sells and ships an array of truck safety and pilot car equipment. Browse our different categories, including over-dimensional/oversize load signage, measuring poles, truck decals, lighted devices such as Foxfire lights and kits, wire loop safety flags, and safety apparel and accessories.

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WCS Excited To Participate in 2021 Industry S...

Many shows in 2020 were canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, but most are making its way back in 2021 and 2022, and WCS is excited to be participating in several industry shows. 2021 SC&RA Transportation Symposium WCS Permits & Pilot Cars will join heavy haul professionals, state officials and other specialized transport industry leaders...

I-40 Bridge at TN/AR Line Closed Due to Crack

The I-40 bridge, also known as the Hernando DeSoto “M” bridge, at the Tennessee/Arkansas border which crosses over the Mississippi River will be closed due to a crack in the structure. The crack was discovered on Monday, May 10 after suffering collision damage. The Tennessee DOT and Arkansas DOT share responsibility of the bridge and...

MN Spring Load Restrictions End in North-Cent...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end spring load restrictions (SLR) in the NORTH-CENTRAL and NORTH frost zones Monday, May 3, 2021 at 12:01 AM. Spring Load restrictions have already ended in the other frost zones. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and...

Michigan Spring Weight Restrictions

Effective Monday, April 12, 2021, 6 a.m., weight restrictions will be lifted on all Michigan state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including US-2/US-141 at the Menominee River bridge west of Iron Mountain, then east on US-2 to St. Ignace. Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder of the...

Wisconsin Spring Weight Restrictions

Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted in zones 3, 4 and 5 in Wisconsin effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2021. Restrictions remain in place in zones 1 and 2. For more information on the Weight restriction programs, please visit. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Weight restriction programs (wisconsindot.gov) For updates on current road conditions, traffic...

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I-16 Closed in Both Directions from Exit 71 t...

Interstate 16 in Treulten County in Soperton, Georgia is shut down in both directions from Exit 71 to Exit 78 due to a large dump trailer hitting the SR 86 bridge and shifting it nearly six feet. Georgia DOT engineers and contractors are on-site evaluating the situation. There is currently no timeframe for when the...

I-80 Construction to Begin in Omaha

As of Friday, July 9, Interstate 80 traffic headed through central and southwest Omaha will be cut to three lanes both ways affecting oversize load transport. Construction crews will shut down I-80 westbound lanes around 84th Street and switch westbound traffic to the eastbound side, where lanes will be cut to three each way and...

Indiana Rolling Out New Oversize/Overweight R...

Starting July 1, motor carriers can begin hauling heavier loads of certain goods, but they must first apply for permits and adhere to restrictions designed to minimize the damage to Indiana’s highways and interstates. Indiana HEA 1190, which takes effect July 1, contained several changes to Indiana’s oversize/overweight (OSW) motor carrier laws, including expanding Indiana’s...

STATE	CA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IRP REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IFTA REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
RV/SME IRP REQUIREMENTS	Purchase if RV/SME towed. W/dealer tag, IRP not required.
RV/SME IFTA REQUIREMENTS	None
SPECIAL WEIGHT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS	None
HUNTER’S PERMIT AVAILABLE?	No
IRP/IFTA RE-ENTRY PERMIT REQUIRED?	No
EXCEPTIONS	None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

OS/OW Load Permits • Trip & Fuel Permits • Pilot Cars

LET WCS BE YOUR GUIDE

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