Escort requirements, travel restrictions, and signage rules for oversize/overweight loads in Wyoming.
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits provides professional pilot car escort services throughout Wyoming. Whether you need a lead vehicle, chase car, or high pole escort, our certified pilots are available 24/7 across Wyoming 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" | 15'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort on interstate/divided |
| 15'1" | 18'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort required at 15' or greater on interstate |
| 18'1" | 30'0" | 1 Police | Rear | Super load: 18'+ wide; 24-hr advance notice; WY Highway Patrol coordination |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 17'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; escort discretionary for heights 17' or less |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front escort with height-measuring device; super load if >18'
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85'1" | 150'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no mandatory escort under 150' on interstate |
| 150'1" | 300'0" | 1 | Rear | Escort(s) at discretion of Overweight Loads Office; typically 1 rear on interstate |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25'0" | 50'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort for rear overhang ≥25' on all highways |
| Min Width | Max Width | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'7" | 14'0" | 0 | — | Permit required, no escort |
| 14'1" | 18'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts (1 front + 1 rear) at 14'+ OR if load extends left of centerline |
| 18'1" | 30'0" | 2 Police | Front + Rear | Super load: 18'+ wide on 2-lane; WY Highway Patrol coordination |
| Min Height | Max Height | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14'1" | 17'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; escort discretionary for heights 17' or less |
| 17'1" | 20'0" | 1 | Front |
1 front escort with height-measuring device; super load if >18'
Height pole required |
| Min Length | Max Length | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85'1" | 110'0" | 0 | — | Permit required; no escort |
| 110'1" | 300'0" | 2 | Front + Rear | 2 escorts (1 front + 1 rear) on 2-lane at 110'+ |
| Min Overhang | Max Overhang | Escorts | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25'0" | 50'0" | 1 | Rear | 1 rear escort for rear overhang ≥25' on all highways |
PCP - Pilot Cars & Permits coordinates experienced pilot car operators throughout Wyoming for both local and interstate moves. From a single-county delivery to a multi-state haul that begins or passes through Wyoming, 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 Wyoming and beyond.