Delaware

Escorts

When escorts are needed	# of escorts
On all highways
Width over 13’ up to 14’	1 (Rear on multi-lane/ Front on 2-lane roads)
Width of 14’ up to 15'	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear)
Width over 15'	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) plus state police escort
Length of 90' - < 100'	1 Rear
Length of 100' - < 120'	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear)
Length of 120' or more	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + state police escort
Height above 15'	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear)
Height above 17'16"	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + state police escort
Weight over 120,000 lbs	2 (1 Front & 1 Rear) + state police escort
Rear overhang over 15'	1 Rear unless permit specifies other

Note:

• Two escort vehicles (1 Front, 1 Rear) are required when previous parameters separately require one escort in the front and one behind for multiple conditions.
• Vehicles and loads that are only overweight or are 12’ or less in width but cannot move freely with the flow of traffic may be subject to escort requirements.
• A separate state police escort (third escort) is required for vehicles and loads more than 15’ in width OR greater than 120’ in length OR higher than 17’6”.

Superloads

A super load is defined as a vehicle and/or load 15' or more in width, 15' or more in height, 120' or more in length, and/or has a gross weight in excess of 120,000 pounds.

Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The ODS team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.