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Illinois Oversize Permits

Below is some important oversize permit regulation information for the state of Illinois.

In Illinois, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 65’0 long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for an Illinois oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

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AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone:217-785-1477
Email:[email protected]
Status Phone:217-785-1477
Website:http://www.idot.illinois.gov/
Hours of Operation:7:00 am – 4:30 pm Central
Permit Valid For: 5 Days
LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8’6″
Legal Height: 13’6
Legal Length:65’0
Legal Overhang Front:N/A
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:N/A
Legal Trailer Length:53’0
Legal Kingpin:45’6
Legal Weight Single:20,000
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000
Legal Weight Tridem:42,500
Legal Weight Quad:N/A
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000
Legal Weight Triples:42,500
Load Exemptions:Length:
Poles, pipe, machinery or other objects of a structural nature
-100’0 maximum and/or object is 80’0 maximum
-Not exempt if the kingpin is greater than 45’6
-Refer to page 30 of IL Permit Handbook link below
Width:
-Hay, straw and/or similar farm products
-12’0 maximum

Implements of Husbandry:

-Exempt from width limitations
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:Refer to link: https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/permits/Oversize-and-Overweight-Permits/index Then Resources tab, under Rules, Regulations & Fees
Permit Fee/Overweight:https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/permits/Oversize-and-Overweight-Permits/index
Superload Fees:https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/permits/Oversize-and-Overweight-Permits/index
Mileage Fees:N/A
Annual Fees:https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/permits/Oversize-and-Overweight-Permits/index
Additional Fees:Engineering Inspection/Investigations:

-Bridge structural analysis: $40.00 per hour + computer costs
-Pavement structural analysis: $40.00 per hour
-District Investigation of movement feasibility: $40.00 per IDOT District
-IDOT Employee accompanying the move: $40.00 per hour
-Interim or final inspection for damages: $40.00 per hour

Fees for engineering services performed by personnel outside the Department shall be paid directly by the applicant.

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When you contact WCS Permits & Pilot Cars, you get a live transportation consultant who is ready to help you order oversize truck permits and pilot cars. We never leave customers on hold for long periods of time and we communicate during every step of the oversize permitting process. ​

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Once you provide specific information about your oversize load or logistics project, our agents will work with you to make sure you receive correct pricing, have fast turn around times on permits, quality routing and accurate oversize/overweight oversize load permits.

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Don't risk not having the proper oversize load permits in place - both state, province and local - to move your oversize load. Let our expert transportation consultants guide you, and advise as to which permits you need to get your specialized project safely from its origin to destination. ​

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You can contact one of our transportation consultants to order oversize truck permits. Click here to contact one of our agents. Once you are set up as a customer in our system, you can order your permits through our online permit portal or directly with your agent via phone or email. 

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars - Oversize Load Permits

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

Phone: 888-737-6483

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