Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Mississippi.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Mississippi. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Mississippi 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" | 12'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort. Night: escort required if over 10' wide. |
| 13'0" | 17'11" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on divided highways (MDOT 2026 §18) |
| 18'0" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 rear escort + police escort may be required (MDOT 2026 §18, blue lights at 18'+) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 0 | — | Route survey may be required; no mandatory height escort vehicle in Mississippi |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 99'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 99'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort (MDOT 2026 §11: over 99' = permit + front and/or rear escort). Covered by Oversize Blanket Permit up to 120'. |
| 120'1" | 159'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | Super Load Permit required (over 121'). 2 escorts typical per MDOT discretion under Super Load conditions. |
| 160'0" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Super Load: 2 blue light (law enforcement) escorts required at 160'+ (MDOT 2026 Super Load §c.ii) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'0" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | Front overhang of 15' or more also requires a front escort |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'11" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort. Night: escort required if over 10' wide. |
| 13'0" | 17'11" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane roads (MDOT 2026 §18) |
| 18'0" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Front | 1 front escort + police escort may be required (MDOT 2026 §18, blue lights at 18'+) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 0 | — | Route survey may be required; no mandatory height escort vehicle in Mississippi |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 99'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 99'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort (MDOT 2026 §11: over 99' = permit + front and/or rear escort). Covered by Oversize Blanket Permit up to 120'. |
| 120'1" | 159'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | Super Load Permit required (over 121'). 2 escorts typical per MDOT discretion under Super Load conditions. |
| 160'0" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Super Load: 2 blue light (law enforcement) escorts required at 160'+ (MDOT 2026 Super Load §c.ii) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'0" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | Front overhang of 15' or more also requires a front escort |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Mississippi for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Mississippi, 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 Mississippi and beyond.