Minnesota (MN) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Minnesota.

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Minnesota. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Minnesota and all connecting states. We handle the coordination so your oversize load moves safely and on time.

Legal Dimensions — Minnesota

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
13'6"
Max Length
75'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'6" 0 Permit required, no escort
12'7" 14'5" 1 Rear
14'6" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear Police required if load encroaches opposing lane

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 20'0" 0 Route/height survey required before permit issuance; high pole escort suggested but not mandatory

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 95'0" 0 Permit required
95'1" 110'0" 1 Rear
110'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'6" 0 Permit required
12'7" 14'5" 1 Front
14'6" 20'0" 2 Front + Rear Police required if load encroaches opposing lane

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
13'7" 15'6" 0 Permit required
15'7" 20'0" 0 Route/height survey required before permit issuance; high pole escort suggested but not mandatory

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
75'1" 95'0" 0 Permit required
95'1" 110'0" 1 Rear
110'1" 200'0" 2 Front + Rear

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Loads under 12' wide and under 95' long with lighting may travel at night
Weekend Travel
Saturday until noon. No Sunday travel.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays. No travel after noon the day before.
Urban Restrictions
Twin Cities/Duluth rush hours for loads 12'6"+ wide, 95'+ long, 14'+ high

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Standard flags at extremities

Pilot Car Services in Minnesota

PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Minnesota for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Minnesota, 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 Minnesota and beyond.

Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Minnesota Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

Need a Pilot Car in Minnesota?

Call us at (214) 550-7192 or order online. Our pilots are ready to escort your load anywhere in Minnesota and beyond.