Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Oregon.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Oregon. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Oregon 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" | -1 | Case-By-Case | Superload: extra approval required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'7" | 17'0" | 1 | Front |
Height pole required |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Superload: extra approval
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 120'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 120'1" | 140'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on interstate / multi-lane over 120' |
| 140'1" | 200'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | As specified on permit; superload over 150' |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 9'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Other 2-lane routes: over 9' = 1 front escort |
| 9'1" | 12'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on most other 2-lane routes |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 1 | Front | Green 2-lane routes: 1 front escort over 12' |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Green 2-lane routes: 2 escorts (front + rear) over 14' |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | As specified on permit; superload approval required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65'1" | 95'0" | 0 | — | Permit required. Most other 2-lane routes: over 95' = 1 escort |
| 95'1" | 105'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on most other 2-lane routes over 95' |
| 105'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Front | Green 2-lane routes: 1 front escort over 105' |
| 120'1" | 140'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Green 2-lane: 2 escorts over 120' |
| 140'1" | 200'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | As specified on permit; superload over 150' |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Oregon for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Oregon, 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 Oregon and beyond.