Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in New Mexico.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout New Mexico. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across New Mexico 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" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Escort may be required by NMDOT depending on route/highway |
| 14'1" | 19'11" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on 4-lane |
| 20'0" | 30'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 escort + police escort + flagperson required at 20' or wider |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'11" | 0 | — |
Route survey may be required; Group A restricted routes may require escort over 13'6"
Route survey required |
| 16'0" | 17'11" | 1 | Front |
1 high-pole escort + route survey required
Height pole required Route survey required |
| 18'0" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 high-pole escort + utility-company certifications required
Height pole required Route survey required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 110'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 110'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Escort may be required on Group B routes (NMDOT discretion) |
| 14'1" | 19'11" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane |
| 20'0" | 30'0" | 1 Police | Front | 1 escort + police escort + flagperson required at 20' or wider |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 15'11" | 0 | — |
Route survey may be required; Group A restricted routes may require escort over 13'6"
Route survey required |
| 16'0" | 17'11" | 1 | Front |
1 high-pole escort + route survey required
Height pole required Route survey required |
| 18'0" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 high-pole escort + utility-company certifications required
Height pole required Route survey required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 110'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 110'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout New Mexico for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through New Mexico, 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 Mexico and beyond.