Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in West Virginia.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout West Virginia. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across West Virginia 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" | 14'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on 4-lane |
| 14'1" | 15'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 front + 1 rear on 4-lane; Mon-Fri only |
| 15'1" | 16'0" | 2 | Rear | Interstate: 2 rear escorts; non-interstate 4-lane: 1 front + 2 rear (3 escorts); Mon-Fri |
| 16'1" | 30'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | As required by permit; Sunday travel only |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 15'1" | 20'0" | 2 | Front + Rear |
Front pole car + additional escort on 4-lane; Mon-Fri only
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 95'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort on 4-lane up to 95' |
| 95'1" | 100'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on 4-lane; Mon-Fri |
| 100'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 front + 1 rear on 4-lane; Mon-Fri |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Front + Rear | Front overhang >10' = 1 front escort; rear overhang >10' = 1 rear escort (Mon-Fri only) |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 10'5" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 10'6" | 12'0" | 1 | Front | 1 front escort on 2-lane |
| 12'1" | 14'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 front + 1 rear on 2-lane |
| 14'1" | 15'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 front + 1 rear on 2-lane; Mon-Fri only |
| 15'1" | 16'0" | 3 | Front + Rear | 2 front + 1 rear on 2-lane; Mon-Fri |
| 16'1" | 30'0" | -1 | Case-By-Case | As required by permit; Sunday travel only (16' wide may move only Sunday morning until noon) |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 15'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Front pole car required on 2-lane; Mon-Fri only
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 75'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 75'1" | 95'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort on 2-lane; Mon-Fri |
| 95'1" | 100'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 front + 1 rear on 2-lane; Mon-Fri |
| 100'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 1 front + 1 rear on 2-lane; Mon-Fri |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10'1" | 30'0" | 1 | Front + Rear | Front overhang >10' = 1 front escort; rear overhang >10' = 1 rear escort (Mon-Fri only) |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout West Virginia for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through West Virginia, 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 West Virginia and beyond.