PILOT CAR SERVICES IN HAWAII
Transporting oversized loads in Hawaii can be difficult due to the challenging terrain. We have mastered the art to engage this unique geography at Nationwide Transport Services. We are committed to safety and employ state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled drivers. We have a perfect record over the years of delivering oversized loads on time across the state. Whether you are moving equipment between islands or across the mountains, we are here to avail the best pilot car services. Hawaii is known for being mountainous and hilly, with lava desserts dotting the landscape. The state only has four interstates built to mainland standards, and they are all in Oahu, connecting the east-west and north-south sides of the island.
As pilot car service providers, we do more than escort your load during shipping. We arrange for towing vehicles and cranes for loading or unloading, source permits, conduct route surveys, and collaborate with authorities and owners of overhead utilities. Where overhead head utilities need to be moved to allow the load through, the owners must provide a letter of consent. To obtain oversized or overweight permits, we submit a form with all required information and file for a certificate of insurance. Time taken for the review process can vary, lasting up to three weeks in some cases. The conditions of a permit include:
- The vehicle must remain within the specified area or the planned route.
- Operators have to follow the travel hours allowed by the permit
- The permit should last a maximum of a year.
Vehicles with permits requiring escorts should not travel in convoys on two-lane highways. Each vehicle and load require a separate escort and should be at least 15 minutes behind the others.
Escort Car Regulations in Hawaii
State regulations mandate that pilot cars be either a two-axle truck or a passenger with a gross weight not exceeding 20,000 pounds. For effective communication, each vehicle maintains two-way radios compatible with police escorts. When traveling, escort vehicles must have low-beam headlights on. The pilot car should have one rotating or oscillating amber light mounted on the cab.
How do you know if a load in Hawaii is oversized and needs an escort car? In the state, oversized dimensions are any load above a height of 13′6″, an overall width exceeding 8′6″, a trailer length at least 53′, and an overall weight exceeding 80,000 pounds. For premium and cost-effective pilot car services across the beautiful islands of Hawaii, contact Nationwide Transport Services today at (800) 908-6206. We offer our services to even the most remote parts of the state.
Why Choose Our Oversize Load Escort Services in Hawaii?
Book our pilot car and escort vehicle services in Hawaii, including the following:
- Lead Escort Services in Hawaii
- Rear Escort Services in Hawaii
- Hawaii Flagging Services
- Chase Car Services in Hawaii
- High Pole / Height Pole Services
- Hawaii Route Survey Services
- Port Escort (TWIC CARD) Services
- Bucket Truck Services in Hawaii
- Super Load Escorting Services in Hawaii
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When Do I Require a Pilot Car or Escort Vehicle for Shipment in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the requirement and number of pilot cars varies case-by-case depending on the route.
Length:
- Loads surpassing 90 feet may not mandate pilot cars but could encounter route restrictions and specific permit requirements, often involving a pilot car.
Width:
- Any vehicle or delivery wider than 12 feet necessitates a pilot car escort service in Hawaii.
Height:
- Loads exceeding 14 feet 6 inches high, though not mandatory in all cases.
