Atlantic Unity LLC • Pilot Car Coordination
Professional Pilot Car Coordination
Professional Pilot Car Coordination
Pilot cars play a critical role in the safe movement of oversize and overweight loads. Atlantic Unity coordinates qualified escort vehicles to help carriers meet state permit requirements and complete their moves safely.
Pilot cars play a critical role in the safe movement of oversize and overweight loads. Atlantic Unity coordinates qualified escort vehicles to help carriers meet state permit requirements and complete their moves safely.
What is a Pilot Car?
A pilot car, also known as an escort vehicle, travels ahead of or behind an oversize load to warn motorists,
monitor road conditions, and assist the driver through challenging sections of the route.
When Are Pilot Cars Required?
Pilot car requirements vary by state and are based on factors such as the load's width,
height, length, and the type of roadway being used. Some moves require one escort vehicle,
while others may require multiple escorts, police assistance, or a height pole vehicle.
Types of Escort Vehicles
Front Escort:
Warns oncoming traffic and monitors road conditions ahead.
Rear Escort:
Alerts approaching traffic from behind and assists during lane changes or slow-moving operations.
Height Pole Vehicle:
Used for tall loads to detect overhead obstacles before the load reaches them.
Police Escort:
Required by some states or local jurisdictions for certain superloads or complex movements.
Why Pilot Cars Matter
Escort vehicles improve public safety, assist with communication between the driver and traffic,
identify hazards, and help ensure compliance with state permit conditions.
Quick Facts
Also Known As:
Escort Vehicle or Pilot Vehicle
Required By:
State Permit Offices
Most Common For:
Oversize, Overweight, and Superload Movements
Requirements:
Depend on state regulations and load dimensions
What is a Pilot Car?
A pilot car, also known as an escort vehicle, travels ahead of or behind an oversize load to warn motorists,
monitor road conditions, and assist the driver through challenging sections of the route.
When Are Pilot Cars Required?
Pilot car requirements vary by state and are based on factors such as the load's width,
height, length, and the type of roadway being used. Some moves require one escort vehicle,
while others may require multiple escorts, police assistance, or a height pole vehicle.
Types of Escort Vehicles
Front Escort:
Warns oncoming traffic and monitors road conditions ahead.
Rear Escort:
Alerts approaching traffic from behind and assists during lane changes or slow-moving operations.
Height Pole Vehicle:
Used for tall loads to detect overhead obstacles before the load reaches them.
Police Escort:
Required by some states or local jurisdictions for certain superloads or complex movements.
Why Pilot Cars Matter
Escort vehicles improve public safety, assist with communication between the driver and traffic,
identify hazards, and help ensure compliance with state permit conditions.
Quick Facts
Also Known As:
Escort Vehicle or Pilot Vehicle
Required By:
State Permit Offices
Most Common For:
Oversize, Overweight, and Superload Movements
Requirements:
Depend on state regulations and load dimensions
Need an Oversize or Overweight Permit Today?
Need an Oversize or Overweight Permit Today?
Need an Oversize or Overweight Permit Today?
Our permit specialists are ready to help you obtain permits quickly and accurately for all 50 states.
Phone
+1 (443) 314-4554
Email
operations@atlanticunity.com
Service Areas
All 50 states • Heavy haul • OSOW permits