Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Pennsylvania.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Pennsylvania. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Pennsylvania 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" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 13'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort on multi-lane highways (67 Pa Code §179.10) |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Police escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 lead escort with high pole, precede 1,000-3,000 ft on all highways (67 Pa Code §179.10); route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort on all highways over 90'; on 2-lane with width over 13' = front + rear (67 Pa Code §179.10) |
| 120'1" | 160'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 160'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Super load: State Police escort required at 160'+ length (67 Pa Code §179.10) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 13'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 13'1" | 14'6" | 1 | Front | 1 follow escort on multi-lane; precede on 2-lane (67 Pa Code §179.10) |
| 14'7" | 16'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Police escort required |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'6" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 lead escort with high pole, precede 1,000-3,000 ft on all highways (67 Pa Code §179.10); route survey required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort on all highways over 90'; on 2-lane with width over 13' = front + rear (67 Pa Code §179.10) |
| 120'1" | 160'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | |
| 160'1" | 200'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Super load: State Police escort required at 160'+ length (67 Pa Code §179.10) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Police escort required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Pennsylvania for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania and beyond.