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Trip & Fuel FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)?
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a cooperative program to collect and distribute fuel tax revenue between member states and Canadian provinces. The program benefits carriers by consolidating licensing and reporting requirements through the base (home) state.
Who needs an IFTA (Fuel) Permit?
Since the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a base state fuel tax agreement, any person based in a member jurisdiction that operates one or more qualified CMVs (Commercial Motor Vehicles) in two or more member jurisdictions is required to license under the International Fuel Tax Agreement, or purchase trip permits for travel in any member jurisdictions.
How do you order oversize truck permits?
You can contact one of our five offices to order oversize truck permits. Click here to view our contact page for office phone numbers and hours. Once you are set up as a customer in our system, you can order your permits through our online permit portal.
How many Transportation Consultants does WCS Permits have on staff?
WCS Permits has 60 highly experienced transportation consultants ready to help with your oversize permits, superload permits and trip and fuel permit needs.
Do any WCS Transportation Consultants Speak Spanish?
Yes, our Los Angeles, CA office has bi-lingual oversize load permit and superload experts ready to help. Call one now at 888-737-6488, or contact our L.A. office.
How many offices does WCS Permits have?
WCS has five offices throughout the United States: Los Angeles, CA; Columbus, OH; Albany, NY; Nashville, TN and Zanesville, OH. Click here to contact one of our offices.
Besides oversize permits, what other services does WCS offer?
WCS Permits offers oversize/overweight permits, superload permits, logistics consulting, pilot car dispatching, trip & fuel permits, UCR fees, DOT number filing services and equipment sales.
What are your hours?
Our Eastern Headquarters in Columbus, OH is open Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–Noon. Our Los Angeles office is open Monday–Friday from 6:15 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–Noon.
When do I have to obtain an oversize load permit?
Every state has different oversize load permit requirements. An oversize load permit is needed when a load exceeds a specific legal weight or dimension — height, width or length.