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Permits and routing handled

Oversize & Overweight Load Dispatch

Dispatch for RGN, step deck, and specialized carriers running superload freight.

8.5' / 13.5' / 53'
Standard legal limits
Days
Typical permit lead time
5-7%
Dispatch fee
24-48h
To first load
Why it works

What Makes Oversize / Overweight Dispatch Different

Permit coordination

We coordinate permit applications for loads exceeding standard legal dimensions or weight limits, so your truck shows up with everything already in order.

Pilot car scheduling

Where required, we schedule pilot cars alongside the load itself, avoiding last-minute scrambles that delay pickup.

Route planning around restrictions

We plan routes around known low bridges, weight-restricted roads, and other restrictions rather than defaulting to the fastest map route.

Cost built into the rate

Permit and pilot car costs are typically built into the negotiated rate for the load, and we confirm this upfront with the shipper before booking.

State-by-state permit awareness

Permit requirements and lead times vary significantly by state, so we start the process as soon as a superload is confirmed, not after.

Deep dive

Oversize / Overweight: Everything You Need to Know

Oversize and overweight freight is the most operationally complex category we dispatch. A single missed permit or pilot car booking can delay a load by days. Getting the logistics right before the truck ever moves is the entire job.

Oversize Freight in 2026: The Market Reality

Superload freight, including construction equipment, industrial machinery, and prefabricated structures, remains a steady, specialized niche commanding strong rates given the equipment, permitting, and routing expertise required to move it legally and safely.

How Oversize Dispatch Prevents Costly Delays

A load turned around at a weigh station for missing permits doesn't just cost time. It can mean re-routing, re-scheduling pilot cars, and real financial loss. We coordinate every permit and pilot car booking well before the truck departs.

Oversize Lane Strategy: Routing Around Restrictions

We plan routes with known bridge heights, weight-restricted roads, and state-specific rules in mind from the start, rather than discovering a restriction mid-route and scrambling to reroute a superload.

What Oversize Carriers Get Wrong About Permits

Assuming permit lead times are uniform across states is a common costly mistake. Some states process oversize permits same-day, others need several days' notice. We start the permit process the moment a superload is confirmed.

Getting Started in Oversize Freight

You'll need an RGN, step deck, or other appropriate specialized trailer, current insurance and authority, and experience with escort and pilot car coordination. We confirm your equipment and experience during onboarding to match you to appropriate superloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Permit and pilot car costs are typically built into the negotiated rate for the load, and we confirm this upfront with the shipper before booking.
It varies by state, but several days' lead time is common, and we start the permit process as soon as a superload is confirmed, not after.
Loads exceeding standard legal dimensions (typically 8.5' wide, 13.5' tall, 53' long) or weight limits need state permits, and some require pilot cars and specific routing.
Yes, for routes crossing multiple states, we coordinate permits for each jurisdiction the load will pass through before departure.

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