Select a state to view escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads.
Each state has unique regulations governing when pilot cars and escort vehicles are required for oversize and overweight loads. Requirements vary based on load width, height, length, overhang, and weight. Click on any state below to see the full escort requirements.
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A pilot car (also called an escort vehicle) is a vehicle that accompanies oversize or overweight loads to warn other motorists and help the load navigate safely through traffic, narrow roads, and obstacles. Most states require pilot cars when a load exceeds certain width, height, length, or weight thresholds.
Each state's Department of Transportation sets its own rules for oversize load escorts based on road infrastructure, traffic patterns, and safety considerations. A load that requires no escort in one state may require two escorts in the next. That's why it's critical to check requirements for every state your load will travel through.