Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Louisiana.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Louisiana. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Louisiana 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 | |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | State Police on 2-lane/multi-lane |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'10" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'11" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Pole truck with height indicator required (exceeds 15'10")
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'7" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1-2 escorts + State Police |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort. New Orleans non-Interstate: police escort over 12'. |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | Front escort on 2-lane highways. New Orleans non-Interstate: police escort required. |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | State Police required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'10" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'11" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Height pole off-Interstate
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'7" | 90'0" | 0 | — | New Orleans non-Interstate = police escort |
| 90'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1-2 + State Police |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Louisiana for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Louisiana, 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 Louisiana and beyond.