A Reliable Escort Vehicle and Pilot Car Company in Illinois
Nationwide Transport Services is the dominant provider of pilot car services in Illinois. We have served the midwestern states’ mighty agricultural industry for years, safely escorting oversized agricultural and industrial equipment. Our drivers are all rounded, having also mastered the many urban and suburban routes, which are a challenge to oversized loads. Whether your load is going through the dense metros of Chicago, Rockford, and Prior or the farmlands in the south, we guarantee reliable deliveries. Pilot cars lead or follow an oversized load to help ensure its swift and safe passage across its entire route. Our specialists scout the route in advance to ensure the shortest route and minimal time in traffic. We plan the transport to avoid rush hour traffic and, where possible, narrow roads that necessitate road closures.
Illinois regulations necessitate a permit for oversized loads. Permits lay out the specifications for each transport and the general requirements. Operators must conduct route surveys and work with the local transport agencies. In areas where road closures are needed, we ensure they have little effect on the general public.
Pilot Car Requirements in Illinois
A civilian Pilot vehicle may be a car, van, or truck weighing less than 8,000 pounds. “OVERSIZE LOAD” signs must be at least five ′ wide and 12″ tall with black lettering at least 8″ in height. An amber rotating or flashing light must be mounted on the vehicle. Red flags must be displayed at all four outermost vehicle points. All escort vehicles must be equipped with a radio and constantly communicate with the load driver. Operators must have $500,000 per occurrence in combined property and body insurance. Escort vehicles must maintain a distance of at least 300 feet when leading the load on two-lane highways and a similar distance to the rear on multilane highways in rural areas.
In Illinois, an oversized load must be 8 feet 6″ wide, 13 feet 6″ high, and 65 feet long overall. The maximum legal overhangs are 4 feet in front and 10 feet in the rear. Our services are affordable and highly regarded in the state.
| Legal Loads Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 65 feet | |
| Width: | 8 feet 6 inches | |
| Height: | 13 feet 6 inches | |
Over years of service, we have boasted very high client satisfaction and a spotless record. Call (877) 278-3135 today to move your load across Illinois with Nationwide Transport Services.
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Legal Requirements for Transporting Oversized Loads in Illinois
Length Requirements
One escort vehicle is employed if the load exceeds 110 feet in length for loads moving upon or along a highway when an additional warning is necessary when found to be necessary by the Department's Bridge Office's analysis. Three civilian escorts are required for all loads that exceed 145 feet
Overhang Requirements
Width Requirements
One escort vehicle is employed if the load exceeds 14 feet 6 inches in width for loads moving upon or along a highway when an additional warning is necessary when found to be necessary by the Department's Bridge Office's analysis. Two civilian escort vehicles are mandatory for all loads exceeding 14 feet 6 inches. Three civilian escorts are required for all loads that exceed 16 feet.
Special Stipulations
Height Requirements
One escort vehicle is employed if the load exceeds 4 feet 6 inches for loads moving upon or along a highway when an additional warning is necessary when found to be necessary by the Department's Bridge Office's analysis. Two civilian escort vehicles are mandatory for all loads exceeding 14 feet 6 inches. Three civilian escorts are required for all loads that exceed 18 feet.
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