A Reliable Escort Vehicle and Pilot Car Company in North Carolina
Escort vehicles are mandatory in North Carolina when moving bulky vehicles, equipment, or raw materials that are over-dimensional or overweight. Nationwide Transport Services provides dependable pilot car services in the 50 states. Our drivers are highly qualified and experienced for cross-state long-haul trips, which can be difficult. We regularly escort loads along the North Carolina interstates and will pick up your load across the state.
North Carolina requires over dimensional and overweight loads to acquire a permit from the Department of Transportation. These permits have a ten-day validity, and operators must have one before entering the state. We acquire permits and the necessary insurance for the loads we escort. Our specialists also perform a route survey to validate the potential route. A route survey is done in a marked pilot car and involves taking data on the height clearances and weight ratings of bridges, overhead utilities, railway crossings, and traffic patterns. To ensure the trip takes the minimal time possible, we plan to avoid rush hour traffic, poor weather, and tight turns that might necessitate road closures.
Pilot Car Requirements in North Carolina
In North Carolina, for a vehicle to qualify as an escort car, it must weigh a minimum of 2000 pounds and have a maximum factory load capacity rating of 17,000 pounds. The roof or bumper must have a regulation standard “OVERSIZE LOAD” or “WIDE LOAD” sign with black letters on a yellow background. Pilot cars should also have flashing amber or rotating sealed beam or strobe lights measuring a minimum of 4 inches high and a 5-inch base diameter. The passenger and driver doors must have identification signs with the operator’s name, address, and phone number. An escort vehicle operator must obtain an approved escort certification before escorting an oversized or overweight load and have completed the NSC defensive course. Permitted over-dimensional and overweight loads can travel six days a week except on the following national holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
The following are the legal weight and dimensional limits in North Carolina:
| Legal Loads Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 60 feet | |
| Width: | 12 feet | |
| Height: | 13 feet 6 inches | |
A reliable and knowledgeable provider is crucial for interstate shipments, as each state has unique regulations. We have built the expertise and experience needed for reliable and affordable pilot car services in North Carolina. Call us today at (877) 278-3135.
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When you book our pilot car services in any state, you can trust that your shipment is in good hands. Below are some over-dimensional load escort services we offer.
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Legal Requirements for Transporting Oversized Loads in North Carolina
Length Requirements
One rear escort is required for loads exceeding 110 feet in length. A front and rear escort is required for an overall vehicle length of 150 feet or greater.
Overhang Requirements
Width Requirements
Loads exceeding 12 feet wide require one front escort on two-lane highways and a rear escort on multilane highways. Loads exceeding 14 feet wide require a front and rear escort on two-lane roads.
Special Stipulations
A front escort is required for gross weights greater than 149,999 pounds.
Height Requirements
Loads that exceed 14 feet 5 inches in height require a front escort car with a height pole.
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