Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Wisconsin.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Wisconsin. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Wisconsin 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" | 15'0" | 0 | — | No escort required unless travelling on a highway listed on MV2740 'Escort Highways' |
| 15'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 private escort; follow on divided/interstate |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Rear | 1 private escort + 1 law enforcement escort |
| 20'1" | 30'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 private + 2 law enforcement escorts |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Pole vehicle required (counts toward max 2 private escorts)
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 140'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 140'1" | 160'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 private escort |
| 160'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 private escorts |
| 200'1" | 225'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 private escorts |
| 225'1" | 300'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 private + 1 law enforcement escort |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 Police | — |
Loads >350,000 lbs require 1 law enforcement escort; bridge analysis required
Route survey required |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 12'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 12'1" | 15'0" | 0 | — | No escort required unless travelling on a highway listed on MV2740 |
| 15'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Front | 1 private escort; precede on non-divided/2-lane (300 ft minimum) |
| 18'1" | 20'0" | 1 Police | Front | 1 private escort + 1 law enforcement |
| 20'1" | 30'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 private + 2 law enforcement escorts |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13'7" | 16'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 16'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
Pole vehicle required (counts toward max 2 private escorts)
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53'1" | 140'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 140'1" | 160'0" | 1 | Front | 1 private escort precede on 2-lane |
| 160'1" | 200'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 private escorts |
| 200'1" | 225'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 private escorts |
| 225'1" | 300'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | 2 private + 1 law enforcement escort |
| Min Weight | Max Weight | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350,001 lbs | 999,999 lbs | 0 Police | — |
Loads >350,000 lbs require 1 law enforcement escort; bridge analysis required
Route survey required |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Wisconsin for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin and beyond.