NEW YORK PILOT CAR ESCORT SERVICES
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.
New York Pilot Car Regulations
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:
- 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
- Weight: 80,000 gross vehicle weight.
- Overhang: 7 feet at the rear,
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 Choose Our Oversize Load Escort Services in New York?
Nationwide Transport Services has over 14 years of experience helping businesses and individuals transport oversized loads through the busy state of New York. Speak to our experts for a free consultation on the following services.
- Lead Escort Services in New York
- Rear Escort Services in New York
- New York Flagging Services
- Chase Car Services in New York
- High Pole / Height Pole Services in New York
- Route Survey Services in New York
- Port Escort (TWIC CARD) Services in New York
- Bucket Truck Services in New York
- Super Load Escorting Services in New York
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When Do I Need a Pilot or Escort Vehicle for Shipment in New York?
One escort vehicle is required.
- Escorts are 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.
- A front escort is required on two-lane highways when the load is bigger than 12 feet wide, 80 feet long, 14 feet high, or overhangs exceed 10 feet. Front escort cars should have a height pole set 3 inches higher than the overall load for overheight vehicles.
- On highways larger than two lanes, a rear vehicle is mandatory if the vehicle is considerably slower than the traffic, and bridge speed restrictions are required where the overhang is greater than 10 feet or when the load is larger than 12 feet wide and 80 feet long.
Two escort vehicles are required:
- If the load width exceeds 16 feet. In some cases, it might be three.
- 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.
- If the load is wider than 16 feet.
Police escorts are required:
- The load height exceeds 16 feet.
- The gross weight exceeds 200,000 pounds.