Nevada

Escorts

When and how many pilots cars are needed

Width

• Greater than 12’ (on 2 and 3 lane roads) requires 1 escort (Front)
• Greater than 14’ (on 2 and 3 lane roads) requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear)
• Greater than 14’ (on 4 or more lane roads) requires 1 escort (Rear)
• Greater than 16’ (on 4 or more lane roads) requires 2 escorts (Front and Rear)
• Vehicles greater than 8'6" wide are prohibited on some roads that may warrant pilot cars

Height

• Over 15’6’’ requires 1 escort (Front with clearance pole)

Length

• Greater than 110’ requires 1 escort (Rear) *note: can go up to 120’ with some steerable trailers if there is a steerable letter on file.
• Vehicles exceeding 70’ long are prohibited on some roads or may warrant pilot cars.

Overhang

• Greater than 25’ in front requires 1 escort (Front)
• Greater than 25’ in rear requires 1 escort (Rear)

Super loads

Super loads are those exceeding:

• A width of 17’ (on 2 or 3 lanes) or 19’ (on 4 or more lanes)
• A height of 18’
• A length of 200’

Loads 20’ wide on 2 or 3 lanes or 24’ wide on 4 or more lanes and over 18’ high may require route surveys to be submitted.

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.