Wide Load Shipping offers certified pilot car solutions in Delaware. You can use our services for short- and long-haul oversized load shipments. We maintain a top-notch fleet of pilot cars staffed by highly experienced drivers. Our services are easy to access and personalized to fit your specific needs. Our services are readily available if your oversized load requires single or multiple pilot cars. Every state requires oversized loads of specific dimensions to have pilot cars escorting them. Pilot cars make the public aware of the danger posed by oversized loads as they may be occupying multiple lanes or traveling below highway speed limits. We serve all of Delaware’s major industries, which include agriculture, petrochemicals, and petroleum refinery. We also transport oversized loads like construction materials, large construction vehicles, manufactured home units, and bridge spans every day—book now for a free consultation.
The requirements for pilot cars vary depending on the route taken and which dimensions exceed the legal limit. Pilot cars must lead or follow loads at certain set distances to maximize the reaction time afforded to the hauling vehicle driver and other drivers. Permits may require additional escort vehicles due to factors like terrain and weather. The standard requirements for pilot cars include the following;
Pilot and escort vehicles must be single-unit, non-permitted vehicles that are at least the size of a compact car. An escort vehicle cannot be attached to any other vehicle during operation. Other requirements for pilot cars in Delaware are:
Max Dimensions: 29FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 11.5FT Height
Max Weight: 45,000LBS
Max Dimensions: 53FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 11.5FT Height
Max Weight: 48,000LBS
Max Dimensions: 53FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 11.6FT Height
Max Weight: 150,000LBS
Max Dimensions: 53FT Length, 8.5FT Width, and 8.5FT Height
Max Weight: 48,000LBS
