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Pilot Car and Route Surveying Services in New Mexico

New Mexico Pilot Car Services

Are you moving an oversized load within or to New Mexico? Book Wide Load Shipping for reliable pilot car services. Our pilot cars are certified and piloted by the best drivers in the state. Our services are affordable, have no extra charges, and we offer our clients detailed price estimates. Our customer service is available around the clock to answer your queries regarding oversized loads. Pilot cars are legally required in all 50 states to ensure road safety and prevent damage to public property. They lead or chase oversized loads on public roads to guide the driver and act as an extra pair of eyes. We have experience guiding various over-dimensional loads, and we personalize our services to fit your requirements. Examples of heavy hauls we have guided over the years include large dozers and excavators, mining equipment, and wind turbine blades. Let us help you deliver your oversize load safely.

When Are Pilot Cars Required in New Mexico?

Width: Pilot cars are required for shipments that exceed 14′ in width and can be even lower depending on the route you wish to travel. Pilot cars are required for loads exceeding 14′ 6″ on restricted highways. If the width of the load exceeds 20′ wide, you will be required to have a police escort and flag person certified to control traffic.
Length: Shipments over 90′ in length overall may require a pilot car. If your shipment is over 110′, you must have two pilot cars (1 front and one rear).
Height: The maximum height is 16′. If you are over this height, you must have a high-pole pilot car.

Pilot Car Certifications Required in New Mexico

At the New Mexico DOT port of entry, pilot cars (escort vehicles) must be inspected for certification by the New Mexico DOT while operating in their state. The driver is required to show the following equipment and documentation in or on the vehicle for inspection purposes:

The vehicle’s tires must be in excellent condition. The wheelbase must be at least 100″ inches and have a rated capacity of no more than 1 and 1/2 tons.
Two-way radio or CB radio units can transport well over 10 miles minimum.
Two amber flashing or strobing lights on the top outer edges of the vehicle are visible 360 degrees from a distance of no less than 500′. Headlamps are required to be on as well when working.
Escort vehicles must display at least 1 “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign. This sign must have a yellow background with minimum dimensions of 5′ in width and 12″ in height with black letter thickness no less than 1″ thick. It is best if mounted on top but can be mounted to the rear if chasing or front if leading.
Have a minimum of 2 fluorescent orange-colored safety flags no less than 12″ in length on any side.
The following safety equipment is necessary: a fire extinguisher with a type A, B, and C rating and a minimum of 2 1/2 pounds (5 or larger is suggested), three reflective road triangles, eight ignitable road flares, and a safety-colored vest or jacket.
The vehicle must display the company name, address, and contact information on both sides. New Mexico does not allow logo shapes that resemble law enforcement or vehicles.
A certificate of insurance meets the minimum requirements for the New Mexico DOT, which are $50,000, $100,000, and $25,000.

The New Mexico DOT inspections are annual, and the validity duration is determined by the expiration date on the insurance certificate or one year, whichever is first.

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Oversize Load Route Surveying Services in New Mexico

Wide Load Shipping understands the sensitivity of client deadlines and invests extra resources into route planning. Route planning allows us to identify any events or obstacles that may delay the movement of your oversized load. Heavy traffic, bad weather, road construction, and noncompliance with regulations are all things that could hinder the movement of an oversized load. Road surveying involves scouting a route in a pilot car to identify height clearances, bridge weight limits, overhead infrastructure, and anything that can hinder your oversized load. This data is also crucial in obtaining the permits and paperwork required by New Mexico’s law. Some of the best routes for over-dimensional loads in the state include:

Interstate 40 (I-40): An east-west corridor through Albuquerque and Santa Rosa.
Interstate 25 (I-25): Linking Las Cruces and Santa Fe.
U.S. Route 60: Joining small towns from east to west.
U.S. Route 70: Joining Las Cruces and Roswell.
U.S. Route 85: Cutting through from the Texas border and the southern eastern region.

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