Pilot Car & Oversize Load Escort FAQs

A pilot car is an escort vehicle that travels with an oversize or heavy-haul load. It helps the truck driver see what's coming. It also warns other drivers that a big load is on the road. You'll also hear pilot cars called escort vehicles or escort cars.

The lead pilot car, or front escort, drives ahead of the load and watches the road in front. The chase pilot car, or rear escort, follows the load and watches traffic coming up from behind. Some moves need one. Some need both. See our lead and chase escort services.

No. We provide pilot car and escort support only. Your carrier hauls the load and we escort it. We also don't transport passengers.

We provide escort support for heavy equipment, construction equipment, machinery, structural materials and other permitted loads. Not sure about yours? Give us a call.

We work with trucking companies and carriers that move oversize and heavy loads. We also support freight brokers, owner-operators, construction and industrial companies, equipment transporters and government contractors.

It depends on your load size, your route and the states you're traveling through. Your oversize permit usually spells out escort requirements. Check your permit or ask the state that issued it. Then call us for the escort side of the move.

Call 430-323-7949 or fill out our quote request form. We'll review your details and follow up.

Every move is different. Your price can depend on mileage, escort position, route, timing and any wait or overnight time. Send us your details and we'll put a quote together for your move.