Do you need a pilot car in Vermont?

In Vermont, a pilot car (front or rear) is required over 15'0" rear overhang rear overhang; a pilot car (front or rear) is required over 80'0" length; a pilot car (front or rear) is required over 12'0" width. Always confirm with the Vermont permit office, as thresholds change and permits can impose case-by-case conditions.

Vermont Pilot Car Requirements

When does an oversize or overweight load need a pilot car or escort in Vermont? Here are the width, height, length and weight thresholds that trigger an escort, a height pole, or a police escort.

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Escort & pilot car requirements

Pilot car (front or rear)over 15'0" rear overhang rear overhang
Overhang 15' or greater: 1 escort required.
Pilot car (front or rear)over 80'0" length
Length 80' or greater: 1 escort required.
Pilot car (front or rear)over 12'0" width
Width 12' or greater: 1 escort required. Leads on non-interstate; follows on interstate.

Travel restrictions

Daylight-only travelover 12'0" width
Travel Mon–Fri daylight hours only for loads requiring escorts.
Weekend / holiday restrictionover 12'0" width
Sat/Sun/holiday travel available only if load is 12' or narrower, 100' or shorter, and 108,000 lb or lighter; heavier/wider/longer loads restricted to weekdays.

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Informational only. These thresholds are compiled from published Vermont DOT references and are not legal or operational advice. Permit conditions can differ from the general tables, and rules change — always verify with the Vermont permit office before you move a load.

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