Wyoming (WY) Pilot Car & Escort Vehicle Requirements

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.

Legal Dimensions — Wyoming

Max Width
8'6"
Max Height
14'0"
Max Length
85'0"
Gross Weight
117,000 lbs
Front Overhang
3'0"
Rear Overhang
4'0"

Interstate Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'0" 50'0" 1 Rear 1 rear escort for rear overhang ≥25' on all highways

Non-Interstate / State Road Escort Requirements

Width

Min WidthMax Width EscortsPositionNotes
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

Height

Min HeightMax Height EscortsPositionNotes
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

Length

Min LengthMax Length EscortsPositionNotes
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'+

Overhang

Min OverhangMax Overhang EscortsPositionNotes
25'0" 50'0" 1 Rear 1 rear escort for rear overhang ≥25' on all highways

Travel Restrictions

Standard Hours
Daylight hours
Night Travel
Loads 10' wide or less, 14' H, 110' L may travel night on Interstate with lighting
Weekend Travel
Standard daylight travel
Holiday Restrictions
No travel on major holidays
Urban Restrictions
None specified statewide

Signage & Flag Requirements

Oversize Load Sign
Required on oversize loads
Flags
Flags on projections. Overhang over 4' flagged/lighted.

Pilot Car Services in Wyoming

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.

Disclaimer: These regulations are for informational purposes only. Always verify with the Wyoming Department of Transportation before moving any oversize/overweight load. Regulations change frequently.

Need a Pilot Car in Wyoming?

Call us at (214) 550-7192 or order online. Our pilots are ready to escort your load anywhere in Wyoming and beyond.