Resources
References for pilot-car and oversize-load safety review.
Links are provided for reference only and do not replace current permit requirements, state agency direction, or owner-reviewed operating procedures. Prefer agency landing pages and repository records when available so visitors can review source details and update information.
Open State Permit DirectoryFHWA / ROSA P
Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators Training Manual
United States Federal Highway Administration
Official DOT repository record with report metadata and download access. Use this landing page instead of a direct PDF link when possible.
Open official resourceNTSB Docket Attachment
Pilot Car Escort Best Practices Guidelines
Archived NTSB document attachment
Static archived PDF attachment. Useful as a cited document copy, but not a living update source.
Open official resourceFMCSA
Pilot Car Escort Best Practices Guidelines
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Official FMCSA safety page for pilot-car escort best-practice guidance. Tracking parameters have been removed from the link.
Open official resourceNTSB Investigation
Collapse of the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge Following a Strike by an Oversize Combination Vehicle
National Transportation Safety Board investigation HWY13MH012
Official NTSB investigation page with related report, docket, and safety recommendation links. Tracking parameters have been removed from the link.
Open official resourcePilot-Car Safety Checklist
Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators Checklist
FHWA Freight Management and Operations
Official FHWA web page for pre-trip planning and pilot/escort vehicle operator checklist material. Tracking parameters have been removed from the link.
Open official resourceFHWA
Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators Best Practices Guidelines
FHWA Freight Management and Operations
Official FHWA table-of-contents page for the full best-practices guidelines. Tracking parameters have been removed from the link.
Open official resourceMUTCD
11th Edition of the MUTCD with Revision 1, December 2025
Federal Highway Administration MUTCD
Official FHWA MUTCD current-edition page. Use this landing page instead of a direct PDF link so visitors can see current edition notes and related resources.
Open official resource