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Height Pole
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Front "Lead" Escort
When required by permit(s), front escorts require height poles. This type of pilot car escort has a telescopic pole attached to its front bumper, which is typically adjusted to be six inches higher than the height of a particular load. This ensures your load can clear all overhead obstructions, like bridges, traffic signals and power line
When required by permit(s), front escorts require height poles. This type of pilot car escort has a telescopic pole attached to its front bumper, which is typically adjusted to be six inches higher than the height of a particular load. This ensures your load can clear all overhead obstructions, like bridges, traffic signals and power lines. While providing all of the essential functions of a front pilot car, height pole pilot cars further protect over-height loads from catastrophic pitfalls that can cost you thousands and thousands of dollars in damage claims.
Front "Lead" Escort
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Front "Lead" Escort
The lead escort acts as a proactive early warning sign — notifying your drivers of any oncoming traffic or potential hazards ahead. Most escort drivers communicate via CB radio with the truck driver. This allows the pilot car driver to tell the trucker if there are accidents, traffic backups, or any other situations requiring attention. C
The lead escort acts as a proactive early warning sign — notifying your drivers of any oncoming traffic or potential hazards ahead. Most escort drivers communicate via CB radio with the truck driver. This allows the pilot car driver to tell the trucker if there are accidents, traffic backups, or any other situations requiring attention. CB radios give the escorts the ability to keep the driver updated in real time.
Rear "Chase" Escort
Coming Soon-Route Surveys
Coming Soon-Route Surveys
Our rear pilot car escorts serve as a buffer between your heavy haul or over-sized shipment and the traffic that is coming up from behind. They often occupy offset or multiple lanes, protecting traffic while your driver makes a turn or changes a lane due to a lane closure/merge, an obstruction in the road ahead or a shoulder-parked vehicl
Our rear pilot car escorts serve as a buffer between your heavy haul or over-sized shipment and the traffic that is coming up from behind. They often occupy offset or multiple lanes, protecting traffic while your driver makes a turn or changes a lane due to a lane closure/merge, an obstruction in the road ahead or a shoulder-parked vehicle. Having that extra set of eyes in the rear while hauling a wide load helps to ensure that your shipment arrives to its destination safely
Coming Soon-Route Surveys
Coming Soon-Route Surveys
Coming Soon-Route Surveys
In some states depending on your dimensions and/or weight you may be required to have a route survey performed prior to travel. a route survey must be completed prior to the oversize load being allowed to proceed onto the roadway. The proposed route of travel must be driven by a survey vehicle to look for low hanging obstructions such as
In some states depending on your dimensions and/or weight you may be required to have a route survey performed prior to travel. a route survey must be completed prior to the oversize load being allowed to proceed onto the roadway. The proposed route of travel must be driven by a survey vehicle to look for low hanging obstructions such as bridges, power lines, signs or trees. The survey also notes any specific areas along the route where the oversize load might potentially pose a hazard to other motorists on the road.
Who We Are
Our owners are the escort drivers you need
Micheal Murphy and James Tyus are not the kind of owners who sit at a desk and stack their pockets. These guys are out on the road with you, rain or shine, day or night. They are dedicated, reliable, and their main focus is safety, for you, the load on your trailer, the other drivers. Our high pole-equipped pilot cars include professional-grade telescopic poles made of non-conductive materials. They are fully adjustable by a trained operator and can withstand the force of highway-speed winds. Our drivers are certified and fully insured with $1 million policies.
Micheal Murphy
Micheal was a truck driver for over 10 years, and has hands-on experience hauling a wide variety of oversize and super-loads. If you ask him, He understands the importance of paying attention to your surroundings and clear and consistent communication between drivers and escorts. You won't ever have to worry whether or not you are in good hands.
James Tyus
James has spent over 15 years of his life as an iron-worker and industrial rigger. Since 1999, he has operated some of the world's largest cranes and machinery. For the last year his focus has been load securement for oversize and super-loads. His experience with rigging and ironwork, his dedication to precision and safety make him a valuable asset to have on your team.