Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Montana.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Montana. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Montana 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" | 16'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 16'7" | 18'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear on interstate |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Rear | 2 rear (side by side) on interstate |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 17'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 17'1" | 24'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front pilot vehicle with height pole required
Height pole required |
| 24'1" | 30'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
1 front with height pole + 1 rear pilot vehicle
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 120'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54,301 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear | DW21 tridem over 54,300 lbs = 2 escorts |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'7" | 16'6" | 1 | Front | 1 front on 2-lane and non-interstate roads |
| 16'7" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 30'0" | 0 | — | Height escorts are required on interstate only in Montana; no mandatory height escort on non-interstate |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 120'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 200'1" | 999'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Superload length — 1 front + 1 rear required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54,301 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear | DW21 tridem over 54,300 lbs = 2 escorts |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Montana for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Montana, 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 Montana and beyond.