Hours of Business
Washington
Washington
Department of Transportation Commercial Vehicle Services
P.O. Box 47367 Olympia, WA 98504-7367
Commercial Vehicle Services
7345 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98504-7367
Permits: (360) 704-6340
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Closed 12:00 - 12:30 PM (Pacific time)
Escorts
| When escorts are needed | # of escorts |
| On 2-lane highways | |
| - Width over 11' | 2 (Front and Rear) |
| - Length over 105' | 1 Rear |
| - Height over 14'6" (county or city authorizations necessary for detours to accommodate move) | 1 Front with high pole |
| - Front overhang greater than 20' | 1 Front |
| - Rear overhang greater than 20' | 1 Rear |
| On multiple lane highways | |
| - Width over 14' - 20' | 1 Rear |
| - Width over 20' | 2 (Front & Rear) |
| - Length over 125' | 1 Rear |
| - Height over 14'6" | 1 Front with height pole |
| - Height over 14'6" and width over 12' | 1 Front with high pole + 1 Rear |
Super loads:
A super load is a vehicle or combination with a non-divisible load exceeding 16' wide, 16' high, 125' long (of load length) or 200,000 lbs. (tandem axles 43,000 lbs. plus depending on trailer axle width).
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The ODS team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.