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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 NEWS

WCS to Exhibit at CONEXPO in Vegas

    WCS Permits & Pilot Cars has another trade show on the list for 2020, CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The five-day show at the Las Vegas Convention Center will give WCS a chance to introduce its services and technology to more businesses in the trucking and crane and rigging industries. WCS Permits just wrapped up the SCRA Transportation Symposium...

    WCS Permits to Focus on Tech at Transportatio...

      WCS Permits & Pilot Cars will again be attending and exhibiting at the SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) Transportation Symposium, this year with an even greater focus on the company's technology, including their mobile apps and a new permitting system. Once again, WCS will be participating both as an exhibitor and as an SC&RA Transportation Symposium sponsor.  During...

      WCS to Showcase Services at Several Shows in ...

        2020 will be a busy year for the WCS Permits' staff with several trade shows and symposiums on the calendar, including guest speaking and sponsorship. To kick off the year, WCS Permits & Pilot Cars will be involved in a customer event showcasing products and services to owner-operators from across North America. One of the...

        Upcoming Holiday Oversize Travel Restrictions

          Oversize load travel restrictions and department of transportation (DOT) oversize/overweight permit office closures are available for truck drivers and dispatchers to plan ahead for some upcoming holidays in late 2019. Thanksgiving Day is observed on Thursday, November 28. All state permit offices are closed with a majority also closed on Friday, November 29 as well....

          Permit Portal App Now Links Permit Attachment...

            WCS Permits & Pilot Cars has announced an exciting new feature available in the Permit Portal App. The Permit Portal app has been live on both the App Store and Google Play for almost a year and has stellar reviews for its simplicity. Drivers and dispatchers across North America have opted in to receive instant...

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              Ohio Special ​Blanket Permit for Haulers

                In an effort to assist in the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ohio Department of Transportation has approved a special blanket permit for haulers carrying heavy or oversized loads of food, non-alcoholic beverages, medical supplies, cleaning products, and other household goods.  The blanket permit applies to travel on roads and bridges maintained by...

                Truckers Can Bypass Florida’s COVID-19 ...

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                  Emergency OS/OW Permit Issuance Plans

                    Updated at 8:00 am PST on 4/9 The Northern and Southern borders, Canada and Mexico, have been closed for non-essential travel.   WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is working closely with government agencies and the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SCRA) to stay up-to-date on state oversize/overweight permit issuance plans. As soon as we receive...

                    Rhode Island Launches New Oversize Online Per...

                      Rhode Island has an updated Oversize/Overweight online permit system and it's live and ready. The system was officially launched on Wednesday, March 4. The new system allows users the ability to obtain Annual Divisible Load Permits prior to the 3/31/2020 expiration date of their current permits, which will be available online to save and print...