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Often, our customers require us to take our expertise a step further and provide a route survey before we can fully execute their permits. The route survey serves as the validation of a proposed route ensuring the safety of all involved while the load is being transported.
A vehicle (in most cases a pilot car, also known as an escort company) must travel the exact route proposed to perform a route survey. WCS transportation consultants (permit agents) work with the specialized trucking company alongside the state, province and local permit offices to determine the best route based on the knowledge of oversize/overweight load dimensions, oversize/overweight load transport rules and regulations, road closures, construction and other size and weight limitations that may be in place along the proposed route. If there are problems with the route, the route surveyor works with our Pilot Car Department and transportation consultants to find a potential detour or resolution. Most states, provinces and local jurisdictions require certified pilot car drivers to perform route survey work. At WCS, we have access to a network of thousands of certified pilots to fit the specified mandatory state requirements. WCS permit agents work directly with our dedicated East and West Coast Pilot Car Departments to secure the pilots that will run and process the route survey requests.
Driving the proposed route, or performing a route survey, helps identify a number of things before a specialized load or superload travels, and can assist to ensure the safety of all involved in the move and the general public, including:
Each route survey obtained by WCS Permits is then produced on a certified document or on a specific state’s required route survey form.
You can trust that our surveyors are reliable, as is the information in each route survey we provide. Let WCS Permits & Pilot Cars find or validate your route, plus provide the oversize permits and pilot cars once your load is transported.Â
Once the route survey is complete and the proposed route is validated (or a better route is proposed) WCS Permits can complete the oversize load permits so the specialized vehicle will be free from any obstructions, and safely move.
With all proper documentation in hand the WCS Permit agent will then proceed in obtaining your oversize load permit, route permission or Police approval. Permit and approval type vary per location traveled.
We are dedicated to developing the latest technology, including mobile apps, to make life easier for drivers, dispatchers & more.
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. ​
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.
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. ​
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.Â
