A Reliable Escort Vehicle and Pilot Car Company in New York
New York state has many dense urban metros, such as the cities of New York, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester. Transporting oversized loads across urban areas can be a significant challenge, even for seasoned operators. Our drivers have been operating in the state for years, mastering the local routes and challenging city traffic. Our services are flexible and easy to integrate into projects already in motion. Our pilot cars will meet your load at any location across the state, urban, or remote regions and deliver them to local and out-of-state locations.
Pilot car service providers serve many purposes, including escorting oversized loads, conducting route surveys, acquiring permits and insurance covers, and working with law enforcement and utility companies. Transporting oversized loads within New York requires a permit from the state’s Department of Transportation. The permit lays out the conditions under which an oversized load can move to help maintain the safety and integrity of utilities and road infrastructure. Sometimes, we must conduct a certified route survey to obtain a permit. Our agents liaise with the customer to ensure permits and the necessary paperwork get done on time.
Pilot Car Requirements in New York
Our pilot cars get to customers safely with all necessary warning and safety equipment. In New York, a pilot or escort vehicle must have a minimum wheelbase of 100 inches unless exempted by the New York State Department of Transportation. For warning lights, pilot cars should have a roof light bar 43 to 52 inches long, 10 to 13 inches wide, and 4 to 8 inches high, with at least four flashing or strobe lights placed perpendicular to the length of the vehicle, with 360-degree visibility from at least 1,000 feet. All exterior vehicle lights must be lit during escort operations. The driver and front passenger door must have a legible company insignia.
The legal dimensions in New York are:
| Legal Loads Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 57 feet 6 inches for trailers on designated highways, 65 feet overall length on all other roads | |
| Width: | 8 feet 6 inches | |
| Height: | 14 feet | |
Nationwide Transport is the industry leader in providing quality, affordable pilot car services in New York. Our services are transparent, with no hidden charges, and we offer free quotations. Call us today at (877) 278-3135.
Why You Should Book Our Pilot Car Services
When you book our pilot car services in any state, you can trust that your shipment is in good hands. Below are some over-dimensional load escort services we offer.
Expertise You Can Trust
Need specialized logistics services?
Our expert logistics agents have the solutions you need.
16+ years
23,000+ Carriers Nationwide
Legal Requirements for Transporting Oversized Loads in New York
Length Requirements
Two escort vehicles are required if the load length is between 100 feet and 159 feet 11 inches. Three escort vehicles are required if the load length exceeds 160 feet.
Overhang Requirements
Bridge speed restrictions are required where the overhang is greater than 10 feet. A front escort is required on two-lane highways when the overhangs exceed 10 feet
Width Requirements
Two escort vehicles are required if the load width exceeds 16 feet; In some cases, it might be three. Three escort vehicles are required if the load is wider than 16 feet.
Special Stipulations
On highways larger than two lanes, a rear vehicle is mandatory if the vehicle is considerably slower than the traffic. Bridge speed restrictions are required when the load is larger than 12 feet wide and 80 feet long. A front escort is required on two-lane highways when the load is bigger than 12 feet wide, 80 feet long, 14 feet high. Front escort cars should have a height pole set 3 inches higher than the overall load for over-height vehicles. One escort vehicle is necessary for loads less than 80 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 14 feet high if the overhang exceeds 10 feet, the vehicle is moving slowly, or there are bridge speed restrictions. Police escorts are required if the load height exceeds 16 feet or the gross weight exceeds 200,000 pounds.
Height Requirements
Police escorts are required when load height exceeds 16 feet.
PLACE HOLDER
Let us know the specifications of your load, where you're transporting it to and from,
and the shipping date, and we will offer you a conclusive solution for properly executing the move.
We’re here to handle all your transport needs
Each transport, from vehicles to superloads, is handled by a highly trained shipping specialist. Contact our team today for smooth shipment and delivery.!