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OVERSIZE LOAD PERMITS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

At WCS Permits & Pilot Cars, we help carriers, owner-operators, and transportation companies secure oversize load permits throughout the United States and Canada. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about oversize permits, overweight permits, and superload permitting.

What Is an Oversize Load Permit?

An oversize load permit is a special authorization issued by a state or provincial transportation agency that allows a vehicle or load exceeding legal dimensions to travel on public roadways. Permits are required when a load exceeds legal limits for width, height, length or weight or axle spacing or configuration. Each state has different regulations and permit requirements.

When Do I Need an Oversize Load Permit?

You need an oversize load permit whenever your vehicle and cargo exceed legal limits in the jurisdictions you are traveling through.

Common legal limits include:

  • Width: Over 8'6" (102 inches)
  • Height: Over 13'6" to 14' depending on the state
  • Length: Varies by vehicle type and state
  • Weight: Over 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight

Because regulations vary, it's important to verify requirements for every state on your route.

How Long Does It Take to Get an Oversize Permit?

Permit turnaround times vary by state and load dimensions..

Typical processing times include:

  • Standard oversize permits: Same day to 24 hours
  • Overweight permits: Same day to 48 hours
  • Superload permits: Several days to several weeks, and sometimes longer

Working with an experienced permit service provider like WCS Permits & Pilot Cars can help speed up the process. Our long-standing relationships with state permitting agencies and extensive industry experience help ensure permits are submitted accurately, potential issues are addressed quickly, and applications move through the approval process as efficiently as possible.

What Information Is Required to Obtain an Oversize Load Permit?

To process an oversize permit, you'll typically need:

  • Origin and destination
  • Vehicle information
  • Trailer information
  • Object being hauled
  • Axle spacings & weights
  • Overall length, width & height
  • Gross vehicle weight
  • Route details

Can I Travel Through Multiple States With One Oversize Permit?

No. Oversize load permits are generally issued on a state-by-state basis.

If your route crosses multiple states, you'll need permits for each jurisdiction. WCS Permits & Pilot Cars can coordinate all required permits for your entire route.

How Much Does an Oversize Load Permit Cost?

Permit costs vary based on:

  • State requirements
  • Load dimensions
  • Weight
  • Route complexity
  • Permit type
  • Escort requirements

Do I Need Pilot Cars for My Oversize Load?

Pilot car requirements vary by state and load dimensions.

Escort vehicles may be required based on:

  • Width, height, length or weight
  • Route complexity

    • Some loads may require front escorts, rear escorts, two pilot cars or police escorts.

    Our team can determine escort requirements for every state on your route.

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COMMUNICATION EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

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. ​

ACCURATE & RELIABLE

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.

TRANSPORT YOUR LOAD SAFELY

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. ​

HOW TO OBTAIN AN OVERSIZE LOAD PERMIT?

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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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