Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Vermont.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Vermont. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Vermont 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" | 13'11" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort on 4+ lane highways over 12' |
| 14'0" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts at 14' or higher (VT DMV) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + route verification
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 79'11" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'0" | 200'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 follow escort on 4+ lane highways at 80' or longer (VT DMV) |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'0" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | At 15' = 1 escort |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 | — |
Axle details + bridge analysis required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 12'1" | 13'11" | 1 | Front | 1 precede escort on 2-lane highways over 12' |
| 14'0" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts at 14' or higher |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 14'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
High pole + route verification
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75'1" | 79'11" | 0 | — | Permit required |
| 80'0" | 200'0" | 1 | Front | 1 precede escort on 2-lane highways at 80' or longer |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15'0" | 30'0" | 1 | Rear | At 15' = 1 escort |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 | — |
Axle details + bridge analysis
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Vermont for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Vermont, 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 Vermont and beyond.