Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Michigan.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Michigan. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Michigan 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" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Route clearance required |
| 14'1" | 14'6" | 0 | — |
High pole + route clearance
Height pole required |
| 14'7" | 15'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 100'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 100'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2+ escorts |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Route clearance required |
| 14'1" | 14'6" | 0 | — |
High pole + route clearance
Height pole required |
| 14'7" | 15'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 100'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 100'1" | 150'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2+ escorts |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Michigan for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Michigan, 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 Michigan and beyond.