Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in New Jersey.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout New Jersey. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across New Jersey 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" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 0 | — | No mandatory escort for height alone; utility-company coordination required for overhead wires (N.J.S.A. 39:4-28) |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 100'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 100'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 | — |
Special clearance required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 0 | — | No mandatory escort for height alone; utility-company coordination required for overhead wires (N.J.S.A. 39:4-28) |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 100'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 100'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 | — |
Special clearance required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout New Jersey for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through New Jersey, 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 New Jersey and beyond.