Pilot Car and Route Surveying Services Provider in Texas

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

• 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 displayed while working on it. 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 be equipped with 2 horizontally mounted rotating (if a rotating 8″ base is required) (or strobe) amber-colored flashing or strobe lights visible from a 360-degree angle and 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.
• Pilot cars should also have a minimum of the following additional items. Still, they are not required:  2 – 5 pound fire extinguishers type A, B, and C, a paddle sign with the words “STOP” on one side and “SLOW” on the other, dimensions of no less than 18″ in diameter and a minimum of 6″ letters.