Wide load planning questions

I call my permit service or my pilot care guy is good too.

 

IMO that will only cost you money. Sounds like you need a better permit service or a better pilot car service. Either one of them should be able to rattle off routes and restrictions over the phone.

 

That's what I need to start.
A bussiness for small fleets and o/o to do their rte. planning permits and pilot cars.
The big boys have it all in house.

 

Most states can help you with routing. I prefer to do my own routing, using my Rand McNally and sometimes PC Miler. Most states have basic requirements and rules listed on their website. It does take time to plan your trips. Just because you submit a route, doesn't necessarily guarantee that you will get the route you want. Routes are subject to change by the states, based upon the size, dimensions and weight of the load. Sometimes, states will route around road construction or for other reasons, such as low overpasses. You may not find that out until you receive the permit. It is difficult to remember all the guidelines for every state. I usually prefer to double check before taking off on a load unless it is a route that I frequently travel. My permit service is very reasonable and is a good resource. It is often quicker to get in touch with them than some states. There are also some states that require you to use a permit service.

 

With all due respect, I strongly disagree. I think you are cutting corners in the wrong places. In fact, I think you're nuts LOL. Filling all those forms out is such a waste of time. But go ahead and try it anyway. If you are worried about a couple of hundred bucks in permit fees then you are moving the load too cheap IMO.

 

http://wideloadshipping.com/html/wideload_shipping_com_state_re.html

 

Sign me up, do it from overseas