MISSISSIPPI PILOT CAR SERVICES
Nationwide Transport Services is the top provider of pilot car services in Mississippi. Our services are reputable and reliable, and we have a promising safety record. For efficient transport across the lowlands of the Magnolia State, we employ expert drivers with extensive experience navigating the local routes. Our logistics specialists constantly contact our customers to ensure a smooth shipping process.
Pilot cars are necessary for escorting oversized loads to avoid damage to the load and public property. They are also used to conduct route surveys and must be specially marked for the process. The Mississippi Department of Transportation issues oversized permits for any over-dimensional load transports within or through the state. Where Public utilities require moving to allow the load to pass, we work with the owners to obtain letters of consent and have their representatives present during the transit. We also coordinate with the Mississippi state police to arrange for escorts when police escorts are necessary.
Pilot Car Regulations in Mississippi
Escort vehicles must be a single motor vehicle equipped with two red or orange fluorescent safety flags mounted on the vehicle and an amber rotating or strobe light. "OVERSIZE LOAD" signs can be mounted on top of the vehicle so that the view of the amber light is not blocked or to the front of the vehicle when leading or the rear when chasing. Night transits are exempt from restrictions for loads not exceeding 12 feet in width, 99 feet long, height exceeding 13 feet 6 inches, and 150,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Movement is not allowed on Sunday afternoons, days preceding or on the following holidays: New Year's, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Christmas unless permitted.
What load dimensions make "Oversized Loads" in Mississippi? Loads that are:
- Length: 99 feet or 53 feet for trailers
- Width: 8 feet 6 inches or 8 feet non-designated highways
- Height: 13 feet 6 inches
- Legal Overhang: 3 feet at the front, 15 feet at the rear.
Nationwide Transport Services offers trustworthy and affordable pilot car services across Mississippi. Our services are easy to access, and our customer support will answer your queries. Call us at (877) 278-3135
Why Choose Our Oversize Load Escort Services in Mississippi?
Nationwide Transport Services offers oversized load escort services you can rely on in Mississippi. Let us help you haul an oversized load by booking us for the following services today!
- Lead Escort Services in Mississippi
- Rear Escort Services in Mississippi
- Mississippi Flagging Services
- Chase Car Services in Mississippi
- High Pole / Height Pole Services in Mississippi
- Route Survey Services in Mississippi
- Port Escort (TWIC CARD) Services in Mississippi
- Bucket Truck Services in Mississippi
- Super Load Escorting Services in Mississippi
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When Pilot Cars are necessary in Mississippi
Length:
- Loads over 95 feet long need one escort vehicle, with some routes requiring 2.
- Loads over 105 feet must have one front and one rear escort vehicle.
Width:
- One escort vehicle must accompany loads 10 feet or more wide for nighttime travel.
- Loads over 12 feet and 11 inches require one pilot car.
- Loads over 16 feet wide need one front and one rear escort vehicle.
Height:
- On some routes, loads over 14 feet in height may require one pilot car with a height pole.
- On some routes, a route survey may be mandatory for shipments over 15 feet and 7 inches tall.
Overhang:
- Overhangs over 15 feet at the front will require one lead pilot car.
Night Movements (10'' Wide or Wider):
- On 2-lane non-divided roads, at least one front escort with a flashing amber light attached to the rear of the load.
- On 2-lane divided roads, at least one rear escort car and a flashing amber light attached to the rear of the load.
Daylight Movements (13'' Wide or Wider):
- On 2-lane non-divided roads, a minimum of 1 front escort and a flashing amber light mounted to the rear of the load.
- On 2-lane divided roads, at least one rear escort with a flashing amber light is attached to the load's rear.
Police Escorts:
- Depending on the route, road construction, load conditions, and weather, loads exceeding 20'' in width may need police escorts.
