Pilot Car and Route Surveying Services in Vermont

The state has the following  pilot car or escort vehicle requirements as well as  mandatory operator certifications:

• All pilot cars and escort vehicles must have a manufacturer’s gross weight rating not exceeding 20,000 pounds to qualify. 
• All pilot cars/escort vehicles must display a bumper or roof-mounted “OVERSIZE LOAD” sign visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle.  The sign must be at least 6 feet long and 12 inches tall, yellow in color, with black letters no less than 5 inches tall and 1 inch wide. 
• The vehicle must have four safety flags displayed in red or orange. Each flag must be at least 12 inches long, square, and high and mounted at 40—to 70-degree angles on all four corners.  
• All pilot cars (escort vehicles) must have a CB radio or 2-way communication device and be in contact with their shipment at ALL times. 
• Headlights must be turned on when operating.
• It is our opinion that pilot cars (escort vehicles) should have the minimum requirements as well, which include the following: 1 – 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, a red safety-colored flag with a handle no less than 18″ square, three reflective emergency road triangles or 18″ traffic cones, at least one extra OVERSIZE LOAD and  WIDE LOAD banner (yellow with black lettering), a safety-colored (red, orange, yellow, or lime green) vest, jacket, or shirt (used while directing traffic).