Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Nebraska.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Nebraska. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Nebraska 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" | 16'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on divided highway; light bar on rear may substitute if permit allows |
| 16'1" | 19'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 20'0" | 30'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Nebraska State Patrol escort required at/over 20' wide |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front pole car escort
Height pole required |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey + high pole escort required
Height pole required Route survey required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 100'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 100'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort |
| 125'1" | 150'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 escort; loads over 125' classified as super load (clerk review) |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts required for loads over 150' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 | — |
Super load classification; axle spacing analysis and route review required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on undivided 2-lane |
| 16'1" | 19'11" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 20'0" | 30'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Nebraska State Patrol escort required at/over 20' wide |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front pole car escort
Height pole required |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Route survey + high pole escort required
Height pole required Route survey required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 100'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 100'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on undivided |
| 125'1" | 150'0" | 1 | Front | 1 escort; loads over 125' classified as super load |
| 150'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts required for loads over 150' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 | — |
Super load classification; axle spacing analysis and route review required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Nebraska for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Nebraska, 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 Nebraska and beyond.