When is a pilot car required?

Pilot-car and escort requirements vary among states and may also depend on the issued permit, route, dimensions, roadway, time of movement and local restrictions. The permit and issuing authority control. Use the McKee Oversize Load Escorts, LLC State Permit Directory to reach the appropriate official state resource.

Do not rely on a generic dimensional threshold for a nationwide move. The permit and current agency instructions should be reviewed for each jurisdiction involved.

Escort requirements may vary by issuing jurisdiction, permit, load dimensions, route, road type, time of movement, load characteristics, construction, roadway conditions, and state or local requirements.

Some moves may require more than one escort or a specific lead, chase, or high-pole configuration. Multi-state moves require review across each applicable jurisdiction.

The permit may include movement windows, route restrictions, escort configuration, safety conditions, and other instructions that affect dispatch planning.

This information is general and is not legal advice. McKee Oversize Load Escorts, LLC does not guarantee permit approval, route clearance, pilot availability, dispatch availability, or successful completion.