A Reliable Escort Vehicle and Pilot Car Company in Minnesota
Pilot cars are obligatory for oversized and overweight loads in Minnesota. The Department of Transportation specifies the number and type of escort vehicles required in the permits for each load. At Nationwide Transport Services, we have expert legal teams who ensure we follow every state regulation before transport commences. We have garnered praise across the state for the efficiency and affordability of our pilot car services. The land of 10,000 lakes is famous for its deep lakes and streams, rocky ridges, and thick forests, which make moving oversized loads a nightmare. Our drivers have been operating in the locality for years, gaining experience, which is crucial in such difficult conditions. The state is on Lake Superior’s shore, making it a transport hub with three ports on the lake and four along the Mississippi River.
Pilot cars are crucial for ensuring safety when oversized loads are on the move. The first step is conducting a route survey, which enables proper planning beforehand. Our specialists travel the intended roadway in a certified pilot car to take note of height clearances, road widths, railway crossings, and overhead utilities like traffic signals. This information, paired with the load dimensions, is crucial in permit application and avoiding damage to public infrastructure.
Pilot Car Requirements in Minnesota
Our pilot vehicles get to the customer in excellent condition and are fully equipped with the latest safety features. In Minnesota, a pilot car must be a passenger, light-duty van, or two-axle single-unit truck with a minimum wheelbase of 100 inches. When in operation, the vehicle must neither carry cargo, which reduces the driver’s visibility nor tow a trailer. Another requirement is the car must contain a two-way simplex communication device with a minimum transmission and receiving range of one-half miles. The communication device must be compatible with accompanying vehicles, including law enforcement. Vehicles must have identification showing a company name, city, state, and contact number, legible from a distance of 50 feet. In Minnesota, oversized and overweight travel is not restricted up to 14 feet 6 inches wide, 110 feet long, and 16 feet high unless the permit states otherwise.
Do you need dependable pilot car services in the North Star State?
| Legal Loads Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 110 feet | |
| Width: | 14 feet 6 inches | |
| Height: | 16 feet | |
Nationwide Transport Services is a highly regarded provider of safe and versatile pilot car services across every part of Minnesota. Call us at (877) 278-3135 to arrange your load pick up.
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Legal Requirements for Transporting Oversized Loads
Length Requirements
On multi-lane, divided roadways a certified rear escort vehicle is necessary when the vehicle or load exceeds 110 feet. Two escort cars, one front and one rear, are mandatory when the vehicle or load exceeds 150 feet. On undivided roadways one front and one rear escort vehicle are necessary when a vehicle or load exceeds 110 feet.
Overhang Requirements
Width Requirements
On multi-lane, divided roadways a certified rear escort vehicle is necessary when the vehicle or load exceeds fifteen feet wide at the bottom or 16 feet wide as measured at the top. On undivided roadways one front and one rear escort vehicle are necessary when a vehicle or load exceeds 15 feet in width at the bottom or 16 feet wide at the top of the vehicle.
Special Stipulations
A certified, licensed lead Police officer plus one front and rear escort are required when Any part of an oversized load or vehicle extends beyond the centerline on an undivided roadway.
Height Requirements
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