A Reliable Escort Vehicle and Pilot Car Company in Virginia
Nationwide Transport Services is a reliable partner when shipping oversized loads in Virginia and the surrounding states. We offer the most experienced pilot car drivers and arrange for cranes, insurance coverage, and permits. Our services are hassle-free and transparent. Reach out to us today for Virginia’s most trusted pilot car services.
We have state-of-the-art equipment. For instance, we help our clients load and unload their oversized loads using top-tier cranes. Additionally, we are very keen on route selection. We cater to the safety of the shipment and the public by conducting thorough route surveys. Our experienced drivers use marked pilot cars to collect relevant data on the proposed routes. For instance, they take note of possible hazards along the way, such as overhead utilities and railway crossings. Subsequently, we can make appropriate preparations and adjustments to avoid delays.
Pilot Car Requirements in Virginia
In Virginia, for a vehicle to qualify for escort duty, it should be either a pickup truck or SUV with a load capacity rating of not less than one-quarter ton and a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 17,000 pounds or a passenger vehicle weighing no less than 2,000 pounds gross weight. The passenger and driver doors should have clear signage with the company’s name and details. Pilot cars must have bumper or roof-mounted warning signs, a yellow background, and black lettering at least 10 inches tall and 1.5 inches long. Drivers of pilot and escort vehicles must complete a state-approved driver certification program before performing escort duties.
Maximum load sizes before a permit is required in Virginia are:
| Legal Loads Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 48 feet | |
| Width: | 8 feet, 6 inches | |
| Height: | 13 feet, 6 inches | |
Nationwide Transport Services is the most acclaimed provider of quality and cost-effective pilot car services in the Old Dominion state. We focus significantly on efficiency to keep costs low and meet our customers’ deadlines. For a free estimate on your over-dimensional shipment, call us today at (877) 278-3135.
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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.
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Legal Requirements for Transporting Oversized Loads in Virginia
Length Requirements
On Interstate Highways loads over 120 feet long require one escort vehicle and loads over 150 feet long require two escorts, one front and one rear. On 2-lane highways, loads over 85 feet long require one escort vehicle and loads over 150 feet long require two escorts, one front, and one rear escort.
Overhang Requirements
On Interstate Highways, overhangs exceeding 10 feet at the front or 15 feet at the rear require one escort. On 2-lane highways, loads with overhangs exceeding 10 feet at the front or 15 feet at the rear require one escort.
Width Requirements
On Interstate Highways, loads widths over 12 feet require one escort vehicle, loads over 14 feet wide require one front and one rear escort, loads over 16 feet wide require three escorts, one front and two rear. For loads over 18 feet wide, it is decided on a case-by-case basis. On 2-lane highways, one front and one rear escort are essential for loads 12 feet or more wide, loads over 14 feet wide require three escorts, two front and one rear escort, loads over 16 feet wide require four escorts, two front, and two rear escorts, and for loads over 18 feet, it is decided on a case-by-case basis.
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Height Requirements
On Interstate Highways, loads with heights over 14 feet 5 inches require one front escort vehicle with a height pole. On 2-lane highways, loads over 14 feet 5 inches require one front escort with a height pole.
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