LOIUSIANA PILOT CAR SERVICES
Nationwide Transport Services provides timely pilot car services across Louisiana. Our pilot car services include escorting the load, obtaining permits, and insurance. We also provide other services to our clients, including towing vehicles and cranes for loading and unloading. Our services are transparent for maximum efficiency, with our operatives maintaining constant contact throughout the trip.
Pilot or escort vehicles follow or lead an oversized load to ensure the safety of the load, driver, and all motorists. We also take part in the acquisition of oversized permits. The data we collect during the route survey is vital in validating the proposed route to obtain a permit. To plan the quickest route, we analyze the local traffic patterns to avoid rush hour traffic.
In Louisiana, a load qualifies as oversized if the dimensions are at least a width of 8 feet 6 inches 8 feet on local roads, a height of 13 feet 6 inches, and a length of 45 feet for motor trucks, 53 feet for trailers, and truck-trailer Combinations its 65 feet. The legal overhang is 5 feet at the rear.
Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Requirements
Any passenger vehicles apart from closed vans, motor homes, camper vans, and buses are acceptable in Louisiana. Escort providers need a permit that certifies that the mandated safety equipment and proof of liability insurance have been verified. The vehicles should have amber lights measuring nine inches by four inches square, 360-degree visibility, and the base of the light at least 60 inches from the roadway surface. Also necessary are two red warning flags mounted on masts on top of the vehicle at an approximate 45-degree angle. The name and complete address, or name, city, state, and telephone number of the operator must be part of the door sign. Safety equipment requires a ten-pound dry chemical fire extinguisher or equivalent, four 15-minute burning flares, and two hand-held red flags. The escort and the vehicle in escort must have headlights and rear lights lit during operation.
Nationwide Transport Services has had a remarkable safety record moving oversized loads across Louisiana. Our services are accessible throughout the state and are available on the spot. Call us today at (888) 278-3135 to start moving your oversized loads with the best escort car services provider in the state.
Why Choose Our Oversize Load Escort Services in Louisiana?
Nationwide Transport Services offers reliable oversized load pilot car escort services in Louisiana. We’re familiar with the legal regulations and ensure they’re followed.
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When Does a Load Require Pilot Car Escort Services in Louisiana?
Length:
On two-lane roads:
- Loads lengths over 75 feet require one rear pilot vehicle.
- If the length is over 85 feet, a car with one front and one rear escort is required.
On 4 lanes roads,
- lengths over 110 feet will require one rear escort or pilot vehicle.
Width:
- Loads with widths over 10 feet 6 inches require one front pilot vehicle.
- On 2-lane roads, widths over 12 feet require one front and one rear pilot vehicle.
- On 4-lane roads, widths over 12 feet require one rear escort vehicle.
Height
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Loads over 18 feet in height and width may require a front and rear state police escort.
