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West Virginia

West Virginia Truck Permits for trip, oversize & overweight

A carrier from another state runs on the WV DMV combined 10-day trip permit, bought and printed online. Oversize and overweight permits come from the WVDOH Permit Section: 5-day single-trip permits up to 16 ft wide and 120,000 lbs, and superloads beyond that. Designated coal roads carry a separate permit from the Public Service Commission. Tell us the truck, load and route, and we file the West Virginia permits the trip needs.

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What are you running through West Virginia?

Pick what fits your truck and load. Each answer opens the West Virginia rules and what we need from you.

Not sure which one? Call the 24/7 permit desk

(312) 395-7322

Source: WV DMV trip permits page and 2025 Commercial Vehicle Manual; WVDOH Permit Information and hauling permits FAQ; 157 CSR 5; W. Va. Code 17C-17 and 17C-17A.

West Virginia and its neighbors

How West Virginia permits differ from Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia

A run across West Virginia usually starts or ends in one of these three states, and each sets its credentials up differently.

  1. Ten days against 72 hours

    West Virginia's combined trip permit runs 10 days. Ohio's trip permit runs 72 hours, with 24-hour fuel permits up to four in a row.

  2. The same ten-day window

    Kentucky's temporary IRP runs up to 10 days beside a 10-day temporary IFTA, and Virginia sells 10-day IRP and IFTA trip permits.

  3. Coal at 120,000 lbs

    West Virginia's designated coal roads take 120,000 lbs with 5% tolerance under a Public Service Commission permit. Kentucky's coal haul roads go up to 120,000 lbs with a decal.

  4. Holidays parked or open

    West Virginia keeps permitted loads off the road on holidays, including the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Kentucky has no holiday travel restrictions.

How it works

Your West Virginia permit in three steps

  1. Send the load and route

    Truck, trailer, dimensions, weight, origin and destination. Your fleet details are saved for next time.

  2. We check and file

    Our permit desk checks the West Virginia rules for your load and files with WVDOH.

  3. Get your permit

    You get the permit PDF, a written route and an interactive route map to share with the driver.

What will an oversize permit in West Virginia cost?

Enter your pickup and delivery locations, choose your permit type, and compare estimated permit costs across route options.

  1. Oversize and overweight permits across the lower 48 and DC
  2. State-by-state fee breakdown for each route option
  3. Order your permit or talk to a specialist
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FAQ

West Virginia permit questions

How long does the West Virginia combined trip permit run?

Ten days. WV DMV sells it to out-of-state carriers online, so we file it before the truck reaches the state line.

Can the West Virginia trip permit be printed before the run?

Yes. It is bought and printed online, and we send it to you ready to carry in the cab.

What weight do West Virginia coal roads allow?

Up to 120,000 lbs with 5% tolerance for six-plus-axle tractor-semitrailers on designated coal resource transportation roads, under a special permit from the Public Service Commission.

How fast does WVDOH turn around a superload?

A superload needs at least 48 hours; a standard permit that goes to manual review usually comes back within 24 hours. Send the load early and we file as soon as the details are complete.

Can your desk order the trip permit and the WVDOH permit together?

Yes. One request with the truck, load and route covers the WV DMV trip permit, the WVDOH oversize permit and the states on either side, 24/7.

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West Virginia permit pages

Permit types in West Virginia

All states

Neighboring states

Tools

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Need a permit in West Virginia for this load?

Send the details once. We file with WVDOH, plus every other state on your route.

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