Kentucky

Escorts

When escorts are needed and # of vehicles required

On 2-lane highways:

• Width over 12' up to 16' requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear)
• Width over 16' requires 4 escorts (2 Front & 2 Rear)
• Length over 75' but less than 85’ requires 1 escort (Front)
• Length over 85' but less than 120' requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear)
• Length over 120 requires 3 escorts (1 Front, 2 Rear)
• Height over 14'11" requires 1 Front with high pole
• If load does not maintain posted speed limit, then 1 Rear escort is required

On 4 or more lane divided highways:

• Width over 12' up to 14' requires 1 escort (Rear)
• Width over 14' up to 16' requires 2 escorts (Front & Rear)
• Width over 16' requires 4 escorts (2 Front & 2 Rear)
• Length over 110' up to 120' requires 1 escort (1 Rear)
• Length over 120' requires 3 escorts (1 Front, 2 Rear plus pivot/steerable dolly)
• Overhang over 10' requires 1 escort (Rear)
• Height over 14'11" requires 1 Front with high pole

Super loads

A super load is anything weighing 200,000 lbs. or above.

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.