Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Kentucky.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Kentucky. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Kentucky 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 escort on 4+ lane divided highways |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 4 | 2 Front + 2 Rear | May require additional coordination |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 15'0" | 18'0" | 1 | Front |
Front escort with height pole required. Route survey required over 15'6".
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 110'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 3 | 1 Front + 2 Rear |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Rear | Some highways may require 2 escorts |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,001 lbs | 150,000 lbs | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Route survey may be required for superloads
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 10'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 10'7" | 12'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane highways |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 4 | 2 Front + 2 Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 15'0" | 18'0" | 1 | Front |
Front escort with height pole required. Route survey required over 15'6".
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 75'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 75'1" | 85'0" | 1 | Front | |
| 85'1" | 200'0" | 3 | 1 Front + 2 Rear |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Rear | Some highways may require 2 escorts |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,001 lbs | 150,000 lbs | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Route survey may be required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Kentucky for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Kentucky, 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 Kentucky and beyond.