Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Texas.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Texas. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Texas 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 | 1 rear escort on multi-lane highway (TxDMV) |
| 16'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on multi-lane; 1 front on 2-lane (TxDMV) |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear escorts on all roads over 18' |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 17'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 17'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Front |
Utility clearance required
Height pole required |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Utility clearance required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 110'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 30'1" | 50'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Special approval required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,001 lbs | 254,300 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload - requires route analysis
Route survey required |
| 254,301 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Super heavy permit required, detailed engineering analysis
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort on Texas roads up to 14' wide |
| 14'1" | 16'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on two-lane highway (TxDMV) |
| 16'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane; 1 rear on multi-lane (TxDMV) |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear escorts on all roads over 18' |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 17'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 17'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Front |
Utility clearance required
Height pole required |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Utility clearance required
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 110'1" | 125'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on two-lane highway (TxDMV) |
| 125'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Front + rear escorts on all roads over 125' |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | |
| 30'1" | 50'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | Special approval required |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200,001 lbs | 254,300 lbs | 2 | Front + Rear |
Superload - requires route analysis
Route survey required |
| 254,301 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 2 Police | Front + Rear |
Super heavy permit required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Texas for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Texas, 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 Texas and beyond.