Arizona (AZ) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Arizona.

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Arizona. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Arizona and all connecting states. We handle the coordination so your oversize load moves safely and on time.

Legal Dimensions — Arizona

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
65'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 14'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
14'1" 16'0" 1 Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 15'0" 0 Permit required
15'1" 16'0" 1 Front Height pole escort required
Height pole required
16'1" 20'0" 1 Front Escort with high pole required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
65'1" 120'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
120'1" 150'0" 1 Rear
150'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear Law enforcement escort required

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 14'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
14'1" 16'0" 1 Front
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 15'0" 0 Permit required
15'1" 16'0" 1 Front Height pole escort required
Height pole required
16'1" 20'0" 1 Front Escort with high pole required
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
65'1" 120'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
120'1" 150'0" 1 Rear
150'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear Law enforcement escort required

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
20'1" 40'0" 1 Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Night Travel
Night option available: 16' wide or less, 16' H, 120' L, 250,000 lbs on Interstate/specified routes by request
Weekend Travel
Over 10' wide: no weekend/night travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
Phoenix/Tucson: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM restricted

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for loads over 9' wide
Flags
Standard flags at extremities

Pilot Car Services in Arizona

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Arizona for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Arizona, our team matches your load with the right escorts — lead cars, chase cars, high pole escorts, and steer cars — based on the dimension thresholds and travel rules outlined above.

Because oversize requirements change at every state line, we plan your route end to end so your equipment stays compliant from origin to destination. Our dispatchers handle scheduling, positioning, and communication with your drivers, keeping your oversize or overweight load moving safely and on time across Arizona and beyond.

Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Arizona Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

Need a Pilot Car in Arizona?

Call us at (214) 550-7192 or order online. Our pilots are ready to escort your load anywhere in Arizona and beyond.