Pilot Car Service in State of Arkansas

We suggest you book as early as possible as pilot car availability changes based on loads in the market. 

You need pilot car when width is 14′ and above. 

Width Over 14′ – 2 (Front and Rear) on fewer than 4 lanes. 

Width Over 14′ = 1 Front (Plus 1 Rear for superloads) on 4 lanes or more. 

You need high pole service when load is 16′ and above. 

Superloads are considered to be any load more than 130,000 lbs. on 7 axles, 125′ long and 16′ wide. Height restrictions will depend on the planned routes. Include a diagram with axle spacing, axle weight and proposed routes with your permit application.

You can get permits by visiting https://coast2coasttruckingpermits.com/

You can get pre trip sheet by visiting: https://www.k-trips.com/EscortTripReportGateway.aspx#

Yes, you need state certificate to operate pilot car in state of kansas.  

You can operate pilot car in kansas if you have certificates from one of the following states. AZ,CO,FL,MN,NC,OK,UT,VA,or WA.

You need permit when your load is Over 8’6″ wide, Over 14′ high,
Trailer over 59’6″ long.

1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset 7 days a week (even holidays); could be special conditions but will be noted on permit
Niight movements allowed for overweight-only loads
Permit office closed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Drivers of vehicles that intend to escort superloads within Kansas shall register annually before
operating in Kansas. Registrants must:
1. Possess a valid drivers license
2. Maintain the required insurance
3. Have successfully completed an escort vehicle training course from AZ,CO,FL,MN,NC,OK,UT,VA,or WA.
4. Be at least 18 years of age
5. Have a driving history without any conviction of driving while impaired, driving recklessly, or both within 36 months before operating any escort vehicle.

6. Complete and submit a trip report. View & print escort trip report

Kansas Trucking Connection
1500 Southwest Arrowhead
Topeka, Kansas 66614
(785)271-3145
http://www.ksdot.org/burtrafficeng/KTC/default.asp