Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Kansas.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Kansas. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Kansas 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" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort required; rear escort may be replaced by amber warning lights on 4-lane |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 16'1" | 17'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort required |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front escort with high pole required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload - pre-approval + engineering required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts on less than 4-lane roads |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 16'1" | 17'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort required |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front escort with high pole required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 90'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload - pre-approval + engineering
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Kansas for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Kansas, 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 Kansas and beyond.