Oversize Load Escort
Wide, tall, long, heavy.
Oversize loads need DOT-compliant pilot car escort — wide loads, tall loads, over-length loads, and overweight loads each have different requirements. Magic Valley Piloting handles oversize escort across Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Montana with proper signage, amber lighting, and flag setups. Call (208) 924-3720.
What oversize escort covers
Anything over 8′ 6″ in most states needs warning to oncoming and following traffic. Escort lighting and signage communicates the hazard clearly.
Loads over 13′ 6″ need overhead clearance verification — often paired with high-pole escort. We coordinate both vehicles when needed.
Long combinations need rear-end visibility for following traffic and intersection management. Chase escort handles the rear; lead handles the front.
Bridge postings, weight-limited routes, and axle-weight permit compliance. Route survey identifies issues; escort coordinates with permitting on the run.
Larger loads often need lead + chase + high-pole. We coordinate the full setup or supplement an existing pilot car team.
Each state has its own pilot car certification and signage rules. We carry the right paperwork for the routes we run.
When you need oversize escort
- Construction equipment moves (excavators, crushers, drilling rigs)
- Wind turbine components (blades, tower sections, nacelles)
- Manufactured homes and modular building sections
- Heavy industrial equipment with crated overhangs
- Anything where the load exceeds state permitted dimensions and needs escort by law
What every run includes.
DOT-compliant amber strobes and beacon lights, visible front and rear.
“Oversize Load” / “Wide Load” banners and red flags per state requirements.
CB and handheld for constant communication with the load driver.
State pilot car certifications carried, permits reviewed, run docs in order.
Need
Let’s talk specifics.
Route, schedule, load profile — quote on the call.