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Nebraska (NE) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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

Legal Dimensions — Nebraska

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'6"
Max Length
65'0"
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
8'7" 12'0" 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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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'

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
160,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 0 — Super load classification; axle spacing analysis and route review required
Route survey required

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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'

Weight

Min WeightMax Weight EscortsPositionNotes
160,001 lbs 999,999 lbs 0 — Super load classification; axle spacing analysis and route review required
Route survey required

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours including Saturday and Sunday
Night Travel
Not permitted for oversize loads
Weekend Travel
Saturday/Sunday after noon restricted.
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
Lincoln/Omaha: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM restricted (except I-80 in Lincoln)

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required for loads over 10' wide
Flags
Flags for loads over 12' wide
Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Nebraska Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

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