PILOT CAR SERVICES NEAR YOU IN GEORGIA
Nationwide Transport Services is a reliable partner when shipping oversized loads in Georgia. We offer the most experienced pilot car drivers and arrange for cranes, insurance coverage, and permits. Our services are hassle-free and transparent. Reach out to us today for Georgia's most trusted pilot car services.
One of the most critical roles a pilot car services provider plays is a route survey. We understand the importance of this process in allowing us to meet your transportation deadline. The survey involves our specialist driving the route in a marked pilot car, taking note of overhead utilities, railway crossings, and traffic patterns. In Georgia, insurance coverage is a legal requirement for all vehicles requiring an oversized permit. For the duration of the permit, a certificate indicating the limits of liability must be on file with the Department of Transportation. The certificate must show the department as the holder and consist of the following amounts of public liability: $300,000 for each accident; $100,000 for each person injured; total property damage, $50,000; public property damage, $50,000.
When does your load meet the specifications for an oversized load in Georgia? The load has to be over 8 feet and 6 inches in width, 13 feet and 6 inches high, or 75 feet long, including overhangs. Our experts will engage you to obtain the correct measurements for your load to ensure all regulations before transit commences. Failure to abide by regulations may result in fines and delays. Book our escort vehicle and pilot car services in Georgia today!
Pilot Car Regulations in Georgia
Our pilot cars are in superb condition, equipped with the newest technologies, and fully licensed. Escort cars have to either be a trucks of at least one-quarter-ton-rated capacity but have a factory gross vehicle weight rating of no more than 17,000 pounds or passenger vehicles that are at most 2,000 pounds in gross weight.
The equipment carried must maintain the mobility and visibility of the pilot cars. They cannot pull a trailer or have passengers onboard during operation. For front escort vehicles with oversized moves over 15 feet 6 inches, a height pole extended between three and six inches past the maximum height of the oversized load is necessary. Mount at least two red or orange flags to the vehicle's top at approximately 45-degree angles. Escort operators must wear an approved safety helmet and safety vest or shirt. To ensure your oversized load arrives safely and on time, contact Nationwide Transport Services today at (800) 908-6206. Our dedicated specialists will handle your transport effortlessly.
Why Choose Our Oversize Load Escort Services in Georgia?
Book any of our escort vehicle and pilot car services in Georgia and get a free estimate. Some of what we offer include:
- Lead Escort Services in Georgia
- Rear Escort Services in Georgia
- Georgia Flagging Services
- Chase Car Services in Georgia
- High Pole / Height Pole Services
- Georgia Route Survey Services
- Port Escort (TWIC CARD) Services
- Bucket Truck Services in Georgia
- Super Load Escorting Services in Georgia
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Does Your Load Qualify for a Pilot Car?
The following regulations determine the requirement for pilot cars in Georgia.
Length:
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Exceeds 75' but is less than 100' a Rear escort with amber light.
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100' to 125': requires one rear escort car.
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Over 125': needs one front and rear escort car.
Width:
For loads measuring from 12' to 14'8":
- On a 2-lane roadway, a front and rear escort with amber light are mandatory.
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On a 4-lane highway: requires a rear escort.
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On Limited Access Highways or the Interstates: Rear escort with amber light.
Loads ranging from 14'8" to 16':
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On a 2-lane roadway, it needs one front and one rear escort.
Limited Access Highways or the Interstates must have a rear pilot car.
Over 16' or undefined:
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Escort requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis by the department.
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Mobile homes require a front and rear law enforcement escort.
