South Carolina Department of Transportation
OSOW Permit Office
955 Park Street Room G-4
Columbia, SC 29201
PHONE: (803) 737-6769 or (877) 349-7190
Hours Of Business
8AM-4:30PM (Eastern)
Escorts
When escorts are needed and number of escorts required
If load is greater the 16’W then a front and rear escort required + front and rear Police need.
Height greater then 16′ require High Pole.
Length of 125′ to 150′ L require a rear escort.
Length of 150’L require front and rear pilot cars.
Super loads:
Super loads are those exceeding 130,000 lbs., 125′ long (including overhang), or 16′ wide. Super load permits are also required for loads limited by overhead structures (must clear by 3”) or those with front overhangs of 3’ and rear 15’ on trailers less than 48’ long and 10’ on trailers between 48’ and 53’ long (5’ rear overhang on loads only on 40’ straight trucks).
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 Nova team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.
