anyone know how i can buy overweight permits online?

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  1. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    closest scale was 200 miles in spokane. i have no desire to drive 400 miles back and forth to lighten up.

    i kow there's a tristate permit that can be bought online. but that's the office duties so i have no idea how.
     
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  3. losttrucker

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    I was under the impression if the load is reducable you can not get an overweight permit............
     
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  4. aiwiron

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    That is correct, one piece one permit.
     
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    Yes, this is absolutely correct. You cannot permit a reducible load for length or weight, especially in WA.
    Also, in most cases, you need to have the permit prior to arriving at the scales.
    What do you have? Where is it going and where are you now?
     
  6. aiwiron

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    Wyoming will let you purchase a permit at the ports of entry, you must call the port prior to entering Wyoming and secure a clearance number.
     
  7. Joetro

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    Yep. NM will let you get one at the port as well as UT.
     
  8. snowwy

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    we are permitted for overweight and oversize.

    and you CAN buy for reduceable loads. had a overweight rebar load to montana through idaho.

    i'm hauling wood. and will not be a happy camper if i have to spend $300 in fuel to b.acktrack. specially if the scale that was closed today ends up opening tomorrow.

    i don't think there are that many loads that are one peice and overweight. other then construction equipment and what not.
     
  9. aiwiron

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    They always laugh when I ask for one, perhaps you being a western rig may have something to do with it?

    Not sure really
     
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    Who let you permit a reducible? Which state?
     
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    http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/CommercialVehicle/permitfaq.htm

    Can I buy my permit at a weigh station?
    No, permits cannot be purchased at the weigh stations. You will need to have your permits prior to entering the state or before moving your load. Here is a list of permitting offices and agents.

    Can I buy my permit(s) online?
    Yes, if you are a self issuer you can obtain most types of permits yourself. See Online Self Issue permits for more information.
    What is a Western Regional Permit?
    A Western Regional permit allows non-divisible loads to move between member states with one permit. Read more about the Western Regional Permit. This permit enables commercial vehicle customers to purchase one permit for travel to 12 states.
     
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