Idaho (ID) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

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

Legal Dimensions — Idaho

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
53'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 15'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
15'1" 16'0" 1 Rear
16'1" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear May need 3 escorts

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 16'0" 0 Permit required
16'1" 20'0" 1 Front
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 115'0" 0 Permit required, no escort
115'1" 200'0" 1 Rear 1 rear escort on interstate/4-lane

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'1" 40'0" 1 Rear Rear overhang over 25'

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 0 Permit required
12'1" 14'0" 1 Front
14'1" 16'0" 2 Front + Rear
16'1" 20'0" 3 Front + Rear May need 3 escorts

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
14'1" 16'0" 0 Permit required
16'1" 20'0" 1 Front
Height pole required

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
53'1" 100'0" 0 Permit required
100'1" 200'0" 1 Rear

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'1" 40'0" 1 Rear Rear overhang over 25'

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Loads 10' wide or less, 110' long or less, 14'6" H or less: 24/7
Weekend Travel
Standard daylight travel
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
Boise, Caldwell, CdA, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Nampa, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Garden City, Chubbuck: over 13' width restricted 6:30-8:30 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, 4-6 PM

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Standard flags at extremities

Pilot Car Services in Idaho

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Idaho for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Idaho, 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 Idaho and beyond.

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

Need a Pilot Car in Idaho?

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