Pilot Car and Route Surveying Services in Tennessee

Pilot car or escort vehicle mandatory operator certifications and vehicle requirements in Tennessee:

• Tennessee state shipping regulations state that all pilot cars/escort vehicles must display either both bumpers or one roof-mounted “OVERSIZE LOAD” or “WIDE LOAD” sign (whichever is applicable) visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle, and only the displayed while working. The sign must be at least 5′ long but no greater than seven ′ and 12″ in height but no greater than 18″ in height, yellow with black letters no less than 8″ in height but no more than 10″ in height, and lettering must be a minimum of 1.4″ in width.
• The vehicle must have two horizontally mounted rotating (if rotating 8″ base is required) (or strobe) amber-colored flashing or strobe lights, which must be visible from a 360-degree angle from a minimum of 500 feet.
• Vehicles must be equipped with a CB radio or 2-way communication device and constantly communicate with all parties assigned to the movement.
• It is our opinion that pilot cars also have a minimum of the additional items but not required:  2 – 5 pound fire extinguishers type A, B, and C, a paddle sign with the word “STOP” on one side, and “SLOW” on the other with dimensions of no less than 18″ in diameter with a minimum of 6″ letters.