Wide Load Shipping offers timely pilot car services in Iowa and its neighboring states. Our services are easy to access, and we personalize them to fit each client’s needs. We handle both local and interstate oversized shipments. We conduct route surveys, handle the application of permits, and obtain letters of consent from utility companies. The state Department Of Transportation requires insurance covers of various amounts for both the pilot car and the load being escorted. Iowa has travel restrictions on oversized loads based on their dimensions. To best plan for your oversized load’s journey, you should engage the services of professionals. Wide Load Shipping has been guiding oversize loads in the state for over a decade, and our teams know the state’s regulations well. The penalties for not meeting regulations in Iowa can range from fines to travel bans. Pilot cars accompany oversized loads as a safety measure to prevent damage to public utilities. Over the years, we have successfully shipped over-dimensional loads of all shapes and sizes in Iowa. Some examples include manufactured home units, steel beams, bridge spans, large construction equipment, and aircraft parts. Book now to get started.
The following are the requirements pilot cars must meet to perform escort duties in Iowa;
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