The Sunshine State is known for its many urban metros, making navigating oversized loads difficult. To maintain public safety and integrity of your load in such a case, you require an experienced pilot car company like Wide Load Shipping. Our drivers are highly skilled in guiding loads through the tight roadways of local cities like Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville. We also offer our customers additional services like shipping and cranes for loading and unloading. Pilot cars ensure your oversized load gets to its destination on time. They travel ahead of the load to warn other motorists, clear the road, and identify any dangers. We regularly serve the state’s agricultural industry, moving oversized farm machinery, modular homes, processing equipment, and more. We handle every oversized load regardless of size, weight, or complexity. Speak to our dedicated specialists today to start making arrangements.
Below are the dimensions guidelines for when you require a pilot car in Florida
The following pilot car certification programs are accepted in Florida: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Here are the escort vehicle requirements:
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
To conduct a route survey, a pilot car specially marked for the process travels the entirety of the roadway an oversized load will take. When validating the route, data is amassed on overhead utilities, height clearances, and bridge weight and speed requirements. Florida mandates route surveys for loads exceeding 15 feet high or 16 feet wide. The pilot car driver must sign off the complete route survey certifying that the load meets route clearances. Additionally, a detailed list of any applicable exclusions is included. When choosing the appropriate route for your load, we also consider any planned road closures, roadblocks, and traffic density. Some of the Florida highways suitable for oversized load travel include:
Wide Load Shipping is your trustworthy partner when moving oversized loads in Florida. Contact us today for customized and personalized services.
