Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Oklahoma.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Oklahoma. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Oklahoma 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 | Rear escort on multi-lane highways |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear required on all roads at 16'+ |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'9" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'10" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
2 escorts (front + rear) over 15'9"; lead has high pole; utility companies and railroads must be contacted in advance
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'7" | 100'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 100'1" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on multi-lane (configuration dependent) |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 14'2" | 1 | Front | Front escort on 2-lane / super 2-lane highways |
| 14'3" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear escorts on 2-lane over 14'2" |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear required on all roads at 16'+ |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'9" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'10" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
2 escorts (front + rear) over 15'9"; lead has high pole; utility companies and railroads must be contacted in advance
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'7" | 80'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'1" | 100'0" | 1 | Front | Front escort required on 2-lane / super 2-lane over 80' |
| 100'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear required on 2-lane over 100' |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Oklahoma for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma and beyond.