Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in North Dakota.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout North Dakota. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across North Dakota 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" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort on 4-lane divided |
| 16'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort follows movement on 4-lane (300-700 ft) |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Rear | NDHP escort may be required (District Operations Commander discretion) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 18'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; height pole and utility clearance recommended |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 escort + written utility-company clearances required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 120'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1+ escorts |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane (300-700 ft), or amber lights in lieu of escort |
| 16'1" | 18'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 precede + 1 follow on 2-lane |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | NDHP escort may be required (District Operations Commander discretion) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 18'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; height pole and utility clearance recommended |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 escort + written utility-company clearances required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 120'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1+ escorts |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout North Dakota for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through North Dakota, 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 North Dakota and beyond.