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Standard Carrier Alpha Codes® (SCAC™)

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WCS Permits & Pilot Cars can help apply for, renew or reinstate Standard Carrier Alpha Codes® (SCAC™ Numbers).

SCAC numbers are a unique two-to-four letter coding system used to identify transportation companies.

SCAC numbers are required when doing business with all U.S. Government agencies and with many commercial shippers including those in the automotive, petroleum, forest products, and chemical industries. HazMat, intermodal container, rail yard, and import/ export loads usually require that you have a SCAC®code. You will need a SCAC to register with e-modal to enter many of the seaports, most notably Baltimore.

Brokers and shippers may require a SCAC code before doing business with them.

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At WCS Permits our agents understand the SCAC application process, and are ready to complete your online application. 

SCAC numbers are used to track shipments, particularly in international and intermodal shipping. They are also used in electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction sets, such as the 856 Advance Ship Notice and the 850 Purchase Order. 

Codes are valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. 

  • who needs a scac® code?

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) assigns SCAC numbers for all companies except those codes used for identification of freight containers not operating exclusively in North America, intermodal chassis and trailers, non-railroad owned rail cars, and railroads.

The newest version of the SCAC application is now live for WCS Permit customers to quickly apply online, giving you the convenience you need, when you need it. Applying, renewing, and managing your SCAC has never been easier.

Once we have a full application submission, we typically get the SCAC back in approximately 48 hours. 

We can also help with SCAC reinstatement. Once a code is expired, reinstatement is required within three years. 

WCS Permits & Pilot Cars has over 65 agents ready to help with all your oversize load and trip & fuel permits, as well as apply for UCR, DOT, CT HUT, and now SCAC® filings. If you would rather call to apply for SCAC, you can at 888.737.6483. 

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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.

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. ​

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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. 

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