Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Missouri.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Missouri. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Missouri 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" | 12'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'7" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on divided highways |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on divided highways |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Superload — State Highway Patrol escort required plus civilian escorts |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey + high pole required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 125'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. No length escort on interstate below 125' (2025 MoDOT rules) |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 2025 rule: escort required on ALL highways exceeding 125' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload - bridge division review required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'7" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front on 2-lane; 1 rear on multi-lane undivided; 2 front+rear off designated system |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts on 2-lane and multi-lane undivided highways |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey + high pole
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. 2025 rule: escort threshold increased from 90' to 110' |
| 110'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on non-divided highways |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2025 rule: escort required on all highways exceeding 125' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload - bridge division review
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Missouri for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Missouri, 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 Missouri and beyond.