WEST VIRGINIA PILOT CAR ESCORT SERVICES
Moving over dimensional and overweight loads requires an authorized partner to handle every aspect of the process. Our services at Nationwide Transport Services include the various aspects of oversized transport in West Virginia. We plan the route your load takes, handle the acquisition of permits and insurance, and, where necessary, coordinate with utility companies and state police departments. We serve all parts of the state, rural or urban, and deliver loads to local and out-of-state destinations.
Pilot car roles include escorting oversized loads and conducting route surveys. Transporting oversized loads within West Virginia and every other state requires a permit from the state's Department of Transportation. Permits lay 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. Route surveys are also a core part of route planning and ensure efficiency. Our agents liaise with the customer to ensure permits and the necessary paperwork get done on time. West Virginia oversized permits are valid for five calendar days and are necessary before entering the state.
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West Virginia Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Regulations
In West Virginia, pilot cars should have a gross weight of 2,000 to 26,000 pounds. They should have a roof or bumper-mounted "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign that must be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. The sign should have a yellow background and measure 5 feet long by 12 inches high with black lettering at least 10 by 1.5 inches. The vehicle's left- and right-hand sides must have eight by 12-inch company identification signs with the company name and phone number. The vehicle's top should also have an amber-colored flashing, rotating, or strobe light with 360-degree visibility from at least 500 feet.
The legal dimensions in West Virginia are:
- Length: 53 feet (given the length from the rear tractor axle to the first trailer axle does not exceed 37 feet) on Interstate and designated highways, 48 feet for trailers, and 60 feet overall on non-designated roads.
- Width: 8 feet 6 inches
- Height: 13 feet 6 inches
- Weight: 80,000 pounds gross.
- Overhang: 6 feet in the front; 3 feet off the rear.
To guarantee hassle-free oversized load transport in West Virginia, contact Nationwide Transport Services today. Our specialists will offer you a free estimate and keep in touch throughout the process for utmost transparency. Call us at (239)-202-0846.
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When Do I Need a Pilot Car or Escort Vehicle for my Shipment in West Virginia?
On four or more lane divided highways:
Length
- Loads over 95 feet long require one escort.
- Loads over 100 feet two require escorts.
Overhang
- Over 10-foot front or rear overhangs require one escort.
Width
- Loads over 12 feet wide require one escort.
- Loads over 14 feet wide require two escorts
- Loads over 15 feet wide require three escorts.
- For loads over 16 feet, the requirements depend on the route.
Height
- For heights, 15 feet plus one escort with a high pole is required in addition to any other escort.
On 2-lane highways
Length
- At lengths of 75 feet, one rear escort is required.
- For over 95 feet long, two escorts are required.
Overhang
- Over 10 feet of front or rear overhangs require one escort.
Width
- Loads between 10 feet 6 inches to 12 feet require one front escort.
- Loads over 12 feet wide require two escorts.
- Loads over 15 feet require three escorts.
- For loads over 16 feet, the requirements depend on the route.
Height
- Loads over 15 feet require one escort with a high pole and any other escort.
