Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Maine.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Maine. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Maine 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" | 14'5" | 1 | Rear | Rear escort on divided highways |
| 14'6" | 15'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'0" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1 private pilot + 1 state police escort |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Maine Turnpike: max 13'6" height. |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Height pole escort + route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74'1" | 80'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 150'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1 private pilot + 1 state police escort |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 state police escorts required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'5" | 1 | Front | Front escort on undivided/2-lane highways |
| 14'6" | 15'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'0" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1 private pilot + 1 state police escort |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Maine Turnpike: max 13'6" height. |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Height pole escort + route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74'1" | 80'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 150'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 1 private pilot + 1 state police escort |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 state police escorts required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Maine for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Maine, 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 Maine and beyond.