Get the permits you need to move oversized, overweight, and specialized loads nationwide.
When a load exceeds the standard weight or size for transport on public highways, oversize and overweight load shipping permits are mandatory. To make matters more complex, overheight, overweight and overwidth limits differ from one state to another. A load may be oversized or overweight in one state but not in another.
Wide Load Shipping provides comprehensive oversize permit services. Before shipping your cargo, our team reviews your load so that you know whether your load qualifies as oversize or overweight depending on the states it will be passing. We then acquire all the shipping permits you need for the states where your load exceeds the maximum size and weight limit.
We Handle the Paperwork
Routing, Surveys, Escorts & Filing
Fully Compliant
Height, Weight & Bridge Limits Checked
No Load Too Big
Superloads, Multi-State and Complex Moves
No Surprises
Clear Pricing and Accurate Routes Before You Roll
No matter what type of permit you need, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the over-dimensional load permits WLS can acquire for your oversize transport:
Call us with your load information to get your permit started.
Dedicated logistics specialist
One transport agent guides your move start to finish.
All-inclusive price quote
Permit costs are built into your transport price.
Permit acquiring
State, county and township permits from the right offices.
Fully insured
Cargo insured and requirements verified per state.
Safety considerations
Escorts, restrictions, equipment and speed limits handled.
Also called an over-dimensional (OD) permit, oversize load permits are temporary authorizations required to move oversized cargo. This categorization includes loads that are too heavy, too long, too wide or too high to travel on state-owned roads or highways.
Individual states handle OD permits. To move your shipment across multiple states, you must check each state’s guidelines and contact the appropriate permit office. Some cities and communities also require a local permit.
Failing to obtain the appropriate permits and follow state and local guidelines can result in hefty fines, permit suspension and other penalties. Streamline the process by trusting a permit specialist to handle your oversize and overweight permit process.
The cost of permits varies depending on the state or region you’re traveling through, as well as factors like weight. At Wide Load Shipping, we include the cost of permits in your all-inclusive quote.
When oversized and overweight loads hinder the truck driver’s view, we assign pilot or escort cars to guide them along the way. In the event of really huge loads, we deploy more than one pilot car.
Let our team help you determine the permits and requirements for your oversize or overweight shipment.
