A Reliable Escort Vehicle and Pilot Car Company in New Mexico
Nationwide Transport Services is the number one choice for dependable pilot car services in New Mexico. We help our customers ship all types of oversized loads, including but not limited to oversized vehicles, Farm machinery, construction machinery, and bulky raw materials. Our drivers are highly experienced and familiar with the local routes and terrain, an essential aspect of hassle-free transport. We handle every detail of the transport, from acquiring permits, insurance, and police escorts to conducting route surveys and escorting the load during shipping.
The importance of pilot cars in maintaining safety and efficiency for oversized transports cannot be understated. Oversized loads interfere with traffic by occupying multiple lanes or traveling below highway speeds, necessitating a warning mechanism for other motorists. In New Mexico, the state’s Department of Transportation issues oversized permits, which lay out the number and type of pilot cars that should escort the load and the mode of their operations. Not only do our specialists handle the acquisition of permits, but they also ensure we meet the requirements they specify. New Mexico oversized permits are valid for five days. When coming from out of state, permits can be purchased at Ports of entry if the load size does not require a bridge check or route survey. We coordinate with the local state police departments and owners of overhead utilities where necessary.
Pilot Car Requirements in New Mexico
In New Mexico, pilot cars should have a wheelbase of at least 100 inches, a factory load rating of no more than 1.5 tons, and tiers in excellent condition. When coming from out of state, the New Mexico Department of Transportation inspects each escort vehicle at the port of entry. The operators must present a certificate of insurance that meets the minimum state requirements. The vehicle must show the company name, address, and contact information on both sides of the vehicle in an eligible manner. It also must display at least one “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign that is 5 feet long and 12 inches tall with a yellow background and black letters at least 1 inch thick. For lighting, pilot cars should have two amber flashing or strobe lights on the two outer edges of the vehicle with 360-degree visibility from at least 500 feet and headlamps lit while in operation.
The legal dimensions in New Mexico are:
| Legal Loads Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 57 feet 6 inches long for trailers on designated highways and 65 feet overall on all other roads | |
| Width: | 8 feet 6 inches | |
| Height: | 14 feet | |
Whether you are moving oversized loads through the urban or rural areas of New Mexico, you require a trustworthy and reliable provider like Nationwide Transport Services. We offer our customers free quotations. Call us today at (877) 278-3135.
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Legal Requirements for Transporting Oversized Loads in New Mexico
Length Requirements
Loads between 90 feet and 110 feet require one escort vehicle. Loads over 110 feet require two escorts, one front and one rear.
Overhang Requirements
Width Requirements
Loads between 14 feet and 20 feet wide require one escort car. Loads over 20 feet and one civilian escort require one police escort and a flagman.
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Height Requirements
Loads over 16 feet require one pilot car with a height pole plus a route survey before transport.
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