Pilot Car Company Near You In Alabama
Oversized loads, by law, need pilot cars when in transit. Depending on the load dimensions and local state regulations, these lead or follow the load at certain distances. Safety is among these vehicles' crucial roles, warning other motorists to keep a safe distance or slow down when passing. A pilot car services provider must know the local terrain, highway route, and legislation governing oversized load transport. We offer the most reliable pilot car and escort vehicle services in Alabama. We have years of experience guiding oversized loads across the Yellowhammer state and an unmatched customer satisfaction record. We guarantee our clients safe, efficient, and timely transits for their loads.
Once acquired, pilot car companies do more than guide the load. Other roles include route surveys, permit acquisition, notifying local authorities, and traffic planning and control. A route survey involves scouting the proposed route in a pilot car to identify route-related problems such as load ratings, dangerous terrain, or any public infrastructure that might be a hindrance. The traffic patterns along the route are analyzed to plan transit to avoid heavy or rush hour traffic. Book our Alabama pilot car services to get started!
Pilot Car Requirements in Alabama.
An escort car must be a licensed single-unit vehicle with a clear line of sight in all directions and a clear view. During transport, the escort vehicle headlights operate at low light with active flashing or strobe amber lights that are visible 500 feet from all directions. Usually, communication occurs by two-way radios to maintain a smooth operation, and the non-emergency use of portable electronic devices is only when communicating hazard-related information.
In Alabama, a load is oversized if its dimensions are as follows:
- Length: A Single Vehicle—40 feet or more or a Truck-semi-trailer—57 feet or more.
- Width: 8 feet on roadways under 12 feet wide or 8 feet 6" on roadways over 12 feet.
- Height: 13 feet 6" or more.
- Overhang: If it exceeds 5 feet at the front or rear.
Why Choose Our Alabama Oversize Load Escort Services?
Expect premium service when you book our Alabama pilot car and escort vehicle services. We offer more services regarding oversized load escort services in Alabama, including:
- Lead Escort Services in Alabama
- Rear Escort Services in Alabama
- Alabama Flagging Services
- Chase Car Services
- High Pole / Height Pole Services
- Route Survey Services
- Port Escort (TWIC CARD) Services
- Bucket Truck Services in Alabama
- Super Load Escorting Services in Alabama
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Length Regulations
- A single rear pilot car is required for lengths greater than 90 feet up to 125 feet,
- For lengths greater than 125 feet up to 150 feet, a front and a rear pilot car are required.
- Front and rear law enforcement escorts are necessary for lengths over 150 feet.
Width Regulations
- Loads wider than 12' and up to 14' wide require one front escort on two-lane roads or one rear escort for multilane roads.
- Loads over 14' wide require one Front and one rear pilot car on all roads.
Height Regulations
- A front pilot car is required for heights greater than 15'6 ", with a height pole adjusted 4 to 6 inches above the load's actual height.
Overhang Regulations
- A rear pilot car is needed for loads with rear overhangs of more than 5 feet.
- A front escort is required for loads with front overhangs extending 10 feet or more.
Special Stipulations
- If equipment with a bucket or blade protrudes past the sides of the trailer at 12′ wide, one escort car is required.
- Transit of oversized loads is restricted from half an hour before sunrise and sunset.
- Travel is allowed all day Saturday, but no travel is allowed on Sunday.
Travel is prohibited on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas Day.