Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Indiana.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Indiana. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Indiana 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" | 12'4" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'5" | 14'4" | 1 | Rear | Rear escort on 4+ lane highways |
| 14'5" | 17'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Indiana State Police escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'5" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'6" | 15'0" | 1 | Rear |
1 rear escort on 4-lane highways
Height pole required |
| 15'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Rear |
Utility clearance may be required. Utility company letter may be needed.
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 85'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 85'1" | 130'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on 4-lane/interstate |
| 130'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Indiana State Police escort required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,001 lbs | 200,000 lbs | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 200,001 lbs | 250,000 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
2 escorts required. Police escort NOT required if entirely on Interstate, no slowdowns, and under 250,000 lbs.
Route survey required |
| 250,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Indiana State Police escort required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'4" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'5" | 14'4" | 1 | Front | Front escort on 2-lane highways |
| 14'5" | 17'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Indiana State Police escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'5" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'6" | 15'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Front |
Utility bucket truck required. Utility company letter may be needed for overhead line clearance.
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 85'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 85'1" | 110'0" | 1 | Front | |
| 110'1" | 130'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 130'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Indiana State Police escort required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,001 lbs | 200,000 lbs | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 200,001 lbs | 250,000 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Indiana State Police escort required on non-Interstate
Route survey required |
| 250,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Indiana State Police escort required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Indiana for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Indiana, 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 Indiana and beyond.