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Alberta Spring Road Bans

March 18, 2026

Another oversize load travel spring ban will begin in Alberta on Thursday, March 19. Below is the full road ban order. Road Ban Order: Alberta Transportation Road Ban Order 26 –

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges people to stay home and limit travel to emergencies only during the current winter storm. Travel, including oversize load transport, is not advised

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars Headed to the Mid-America Trucking Show March 27-29

WCS Permits is Hitting the Road to the Mid-America Truck Show

March 11, 2026

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars will be back at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March, the largest trucking event in North America. The 54th annual show is set for for

Canada Good Friday Oversize Load Restrictions

March 4, 2026

Below is a list of oversize load travel restrictions in Canadian Provences for the upcoming Good Friday and Easter holiday, observed Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5. Alberta No

Alberta: Spring Road Bans

March 4, 2026

Spring is here and so are some road bans and oversize weight limits in Alberta, Canada. Starting Thursday, March 5th at 12:01 am, Spring season weights for heavy haul and

Multiple State Travel Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm - WCS Permits

Multiple State Travel Restrictions During Northeast Winter Storm

February 23, 2026

Multiple states have commercial vehicle, including oversize load, travel bans in place as blizzard conditions hit the Northeast. The most up-to-date restrictions by state with resources are listed below. Connecticut

WCS Permits to Exhibit at CONEXPO in Las Vegas

February 11, 2026

Team WCS Permits & Pilot Cars will be in Las Vegas, NV the first week of March for CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The five-day show at the Las Vegas Convention Center will give

OS/OW Restrictions for Mardi Gras 2026

February 10, 2026

Oversize and overweight vehicle movement in Louisiana, with the exception of permitted loads that qualify for 24-hour movement, will be prohibited on all State highways in selected areas from Saturday,

WCS Geared Up For SCRA Transportation Symposium in Birmingham, AL

January 28, 2026

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is excited to attend, sponsor, exhibit and speak during two meeting at the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Associations’ (SC&RA) Transportation Symposium in Birmingham, AL February

Winter Storm Fern: Closures & Oversize Restrictions 1/27

January 27, 2026

Due to Winter Storm Fern, the following permit office closures and restrictions are in place on Tuesday, Jan. 27th unless noted otherwise below. Last updated on 1/27/26 at 2:00 p.m.

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load permit authority.

Phone: 888-737-6483

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
TRIP & FUEL STATE FEE	$31

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