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We Recommend the # 1 Resource in the Oversize Truck Load Industry...

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Have a truck and want a to get in on oversize frieght? Use WideLoadShipping.com. Have a load and need a truck? We recommend WideLoadShipping.com.  Have a Pilot Car and need to be hired? WideLoadShipping.com can help!  They have been an active part of the oversize trucking industry for over 11 years. So whether you are a shipper, carrier, or pilot car company, WideLoadShipping.com can help you!  

They have a load board to connect shippers to a strong network of Carriers that frequently and professionally transport oversize freight. They also have the most complete and accurate database of Pilot Car Companies out there! In addition, Pilot Car Companies can access the Forum and post their location and availability on it.  Thank you WideLoadShipping.com!!
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State Insurance Requirements For Obtaining Permits

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United Carrier Registration System

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42 States require UCR compliance in order to cross their border. You must be UCR compliant for every year that you travel outside of your base State.

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Federal Highway Adminstration

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides information truck size and weight limits for US Highways and Interstate. There website covers vehicle size and weight, bridge formula weights, and information about Citations & Civil Assessments issued for overweight violations. Here is the site link.

IFTA - International Fuel Tax Agreement

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IFTA or the International Fuel Tax Agreement is a cooperative agreement between the 48 contiguous States of the United States and the 10 Provinces of Canada to collect fuel tax.  You are required to apply for IFTA within your Jurisdiction (State or Province) if you operate in two or more Jurisdictions.  More information as to who is required to apply for IFTA can be found on their website by clicking here. 

Information for Individuals Shipping a Boat

All through the year individuals are shipping their boats. It is important that you run legal to avoid any penalties, tickets, or even impoundment of the boat. Individuals need to secure oversize trucking permits just as a for hire carrier would.  Many larger boats are over the legal width for standard interstate transport, which is why wide load shipping permits are necessary.  Click here for a document that covers the basics of individuals shipping boats. We also have more information located under our FAQ page. 
Pilot Car Companies:  We want to network with you!  If you own a Pilot Car Company and are looking for referrals than we want to help you.  In return we ask you to link to our website and refer drivers and companies that need permits our way.  We just started our referral program, so please submit your company information by filling out the below form if you want to join our network team. 

SCRA Pilot Car Escort Best Practices Guidelines

US Department Of Transportation

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The US Department of Transportation website has many resources available to carriers and truck drivers. Need information on trucker's hours of service regulations? They have it. Need information on traffic and road closures? The US DOT website has this information and quite a bit more in regards to transportation laws and regulations within the individual States of the United States and the Federal Government guidelines. Their website is www.dot.gov.

CANADA General Oversize Regulations and Pilot Car Directory - Book

The book is a yearly publication, compiled by SPARROW PILOTING SERVICE LTD in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. You can order the book by mail or phone. To order, call Heather Murray with Sparrow Piloting Service, LTD for the shipping costs. The book is $15.00 Canadian Funds. 

The book features:  General Provincial Regulations, Permit Offices & Phone Numbers,Special Restrictions, Pilot Sign & Equipment Requirements, Sunrise/Sunset Charts, City Permits & Phone Numbers, Holidays, Pilot Car Listings by Provinces.

Email: HEATHER MURRAY 
Sparrow Piloting Service Ltd
436 First Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7H 1S4
306-244-2350 OFFICE/HOME
306-653-0582 FAX

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DieselBoss laptop truck mounts and GPS - daily fuel prices, truck stops, laptop mounts, rest areas and weigh stations, trucker GPS and mapping programs, daily log software, and total resources for the OTR truck driver.