Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Tennessee.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Tennessee. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Tennessee 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" | 12'6" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort on interstate / 4-lane up to 12'6" |
| 12'7" | 13'6" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort on interstate / 4-lane highways |
| 13'7" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear escorts required on all highways over 13'6" |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'1" | 15'6" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + utility coordination required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; 75'-90' requires amber rotating/strobe light |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 precede + 1 follow over 120' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Detailed structural review required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 10'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 10'1" | 12'6" | 1 | Front | 1 precede escort on 2-lane where minimum pavement width (excluding shoulders) <24' |
| 12'7" | 13'6" | 1 | Front | 1 precede escort on 2-lane |
| 13'7" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear escorts on all highways over 13'6" |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 15'1" | 15'6" | 1 | Front |
High pole required
Height pole required |
| 15'7" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + utility coordination
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 90'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; 75'-90' requires amber rotating/strobe light |
| 90'1" | 120'0" | 1 | Front | 1 follow escort |
| 120'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 precede + 1 follow over 120' |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Detailed structural review
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Tennessee for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Tennessee, 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 Tennessee and beyond.