Update to Indiana OS/OW Permitting Requirements

April 10, 2026

The State of Indiana is updating its Oversize/Overweight (OSOW) permitting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026, the Bucket Truck Waiver option (using Form MC-206 / 57116) will no longer be available.

What this means:

Any OSOW movement requiring a bucket truck (e.g., exceeding 15 feet in height off interstate routes) must now include a pre-qualified signal contractor with bucket truck.
Waiver requests for bucket truck use will no longer be accepted.
Requests submitted with waiver affidavits will be rejected.
Carriers must fully comply with standard escort and bucket truck requirements.

Guidance for Carriers:

Plan ahead: Review your loads and routes to determine applicable bucket truck requirements.
Amend processes: Update your permitting workflows—waiver options must be removed.
Stay compliant: Ensure qualified bucket truck escort services are in place for affected movements.

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WCS Permits & Pilot Cars is North America’s oversize load authority. We are committed to keeping the oversize load industry up-to-date about travel restrictions, oversize fees, declarations and more.

We provide various industries with oversize load permits, trip & fuel permits, superload permits, route surveying, transportation consulting, pilot car dispatching and truck safety equipment throughout the United States and Canada.

WCS has over 75 permit agents who have the experience and knowledge to permit oversize loads in a timely fashion and advise on any oversize or holiday travel restrictions.

STATE	CA
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IRP REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IFTA REQUIREMENTS	>26k GVW, >2 axles, or with trailer
RV/SME IRP REQUIREMENTS	Purchase if RV/SME towed. W/dealer tag, IRP not required.
RV/SME IFTA REQUIREMENTS	None
SPECIAL WEIGHT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS	None
HUNTER’S PERMIT AVAILABLE?	No
IRP/IFTA RE-ENTRY PERMIT REQUIRED?	No
EXCEPTIONS	None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TRIP & FUEL STATE FEE	$31

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