Certified Pilot Car Service in State of Kentucky
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High Pole Service in Kentucky
Kentucky hold an estimated area of 40408 sq mile of radius and finding a pilot car service car can be quite a task. if you are looking for affordable, reliable high pole service please click on the book now icon to book and pilot car service in kentucky.
Lead /Chase Car Service in Kentucky
365 Pilots offers certified lead and chase car services in the state of Kentucky.
When do i need pilot car in state of Kentucky ?
You will need pilot car if: On 2- lane highways: Width over 12' -1 front & 1 rear Width over 16’-2 front/2 rear 75' to 85' long-1 front Over 85' long- 1 front & 1 rear Over 120’ long-1 front/2 rear 4 or more lane divided highways: Over 12' wide-1 rear Over 14’ wide-1 front/1 rear Over 16’ wide-2 front/2 rear Speed at least 45 MPH-1 rear Length 110’-1 rear Over 120' long-2 rear/1 front Height over 14’ 11”-1 front escort w/ height pole Overhang over 10'-1 (@ point of overhang)
Escort Vehicle Safety Requirements Kentucky
- A required escort vehicle shall accompany the overweight or over-dimensional vehicle at a distance of 300 feet (91.44 meters) on open highways unless it is necessary to travel at a distance closer or farther away from the vehicle accompanied for safety or due to road conditions.
- Post appropriate signs on the vehicle.
- A warning sign shall be displayed on a lead escort vehicle to be visible to oncoming traffic.
- The warning sign shall be six (6) to eight (8) feet in Width stating "OVERSIZE LOAD" in black letters on a yellow background.
- The black letters shall be at least eighteen (18) inches high (457.2 millimeters) with a brush stroke of at least one and four-tenths (1.4) inches (35.56 millimeters).
- Maintain radio contact with the load.
- Have amber strobe lights or flashing lights on the escort vehicle.
- Keep its headlamps lit during transit.
- Use a height pole if the escorted load is fifteen (15) feet or greater.
Kentucky Pilot Car Service Rates
365 Pilots Car Service Rates in Kentucky
Rate
High Pole Service in Kentucky
$1.95 - $2.25 Per Mile
Lead Pilot Car Service in Kentucky
$1.75 - $2.00 Per Mile
Chase Pilot Car Service Kentucky
$1.75 - $2.00 Per Mile
Steer Service in Kentucky
$2.00 - $3.00 Per Mile
Route Survey in Kentucky
$999.95 Per Survey
Route Survey Service in Kentucky
365 Pilots works with the specialized trucking company alongside the state, province and local permit offices to determine the best route based on the knowledge of oversize/overweight load dimensions, oversize/overweight load transport rules and regulations. Driving the proposed route, or performing a route survey, helps identify a number of things before a specialized load or superload travels, and can assist to ensure the safety of all involved in the move and the general public.
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Kentucky Pilot Car Service FAQs
We suggest you book as early as possible as pilot car availability changes based on loads in the market.
Width
2 lanes over 10’6” requires 1 front escort or pilot vehicle. 2 lanes over 12’ requires 1 front escort or pilot vehicle and 1 rear escort or pilot vehicle. 4 lanes over 12’ requires 1 rear escort or pilot vehicle.
Length
2 lanes over 75’ requires 1 rear escort or pilot vehicle. 2 lanes over 85’ requires 1 front and 1 rear escort or pilot vehicle. 4 lanes over 110’ requires 1 rear escort or pilot vehicle.
You can get permits by visiting https://coast2coasttruckingpermits.com/
No, you do not need state certificate to operate pilot car in state of Kentucky.
Over 8′ wide
Over 13’6″ high
Trailer over 53′ long
Over 80,000 lbs.
Travel is permitted from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset Monday thru Friday and Saturday until noon.
Dept. of Transportation Permits Office Hours: Walk-in-8am-3:30pm; Phone calls 8am-4:30pm M-Th
Division of Motor Carriers
OW/OD Section
P.O. Box 2007 (Mailing address)
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502)564-1257; fax-(502)564-0992
200 Metro St. (Walk-ins & overnight delivery)
Frankfort, KY 40622