Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Arkansas.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Arkansas. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Arkansas and all connecting states. We handle the coordination so your oversize load moves safely and on time.
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on 4-lane/interstate |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'1" | 17'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole escort required; clearance bar 6" above permitted height
Height pole required |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Utility personnel must accompany
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 100'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 100'1" | 115'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on interstate/4-lane |
| 115'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 10'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 10'7" | 12'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front on 2-lane roads |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front+rear on 2-lane; 1 rear on 4-lane |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'1" | 17'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole escort required; clearance bar 6" above permitted height
Height pole required |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Utility personnel must accompany
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 75'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 75'1" | 95'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on 2-lane roads |
| 95'1" | 115'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 115'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Arkansas for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Arkansas, 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 Arkansas and beyond.