SOUTH CAROLINA
PILOT CAR
REQUIREMENTS
CHOOSING GRACE PILOT CARS
MEANS CHOOSING PEACE OF MIND
SOUTH CAROLINA PILOT CAR REQUIREMENTS
Pilot Car Escorts
When escorts are needed and the number of escorts required
- A lead escort must accompany vehicles that exceed 12’ in width up to and including 14’ in width on 2-lane roads.
- Front and rear escorts must travel with vehicles that exceed 14’ in width up to and including 16’ wide.
- No specific requirements exist for overlength or overheight vehicles.
Super loads
Super loads are those exceeding 130,000 lbs., 125′ long (including overhang), or 16′ wide. Super load permits are also required for loads limited by overhead structures (must clear by 3”) or those with front overhangs of 3’ and rear 15’ on trailers less than 48’ long and 10’ on trailers between 48’ and 53’ long (5’ rear overhang on loads only on 40’ straight trucks).
Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more.
Please note that these are correct at time of website, and are always subject to change.
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina Department of Transportation
OSOW Permit Office
955 Park Street Room G-4
Columbia, SC 29201
T: 803.737.6769
T: 877.349.7190
Hours of Business
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM [EST]
INTERSTATE TRANSPORT
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fully licensed and insured in all the lower 48 states
To begin with, at GRACE PILOT CARS, we proudly extend our expert services across all the lower 48 states. Therefore, ensuring that no matter where your oversized load needs to travel, we've got you covered. Furthermore, our commitment to safety and efficiency knows no bounds as we navigate the diverse landscapes. With that being said, our company offers pilot car service for a large number of clients in our local states including; Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Grace Pilot Cars are able to escort you across all of the lower 48 states
Clearly, each of these states presents its own unique challenges and requirements for transporting oversized loads. However, our experienced team is well-equipped to handle them all. Whether you're traversing the sun-soaked highways of Florida or the rolling hills of Tennessee, our company has you covered. In this case, you can trust that our licensed and insured professionals will guide your journey at every step.
Choosing GRACE PILOT CARS means choosing peace of mind. Moreover, you can rest easy knowing that our team understands the intricacies of state regulations and is dedicated to ensuring that your load passes through with the utmost care and precision. Undoubtedly, we don’t just provide a service; we become your trusted partners in the transportation process.
As we work together, you'll discover that our focus remains steadfast on safety, reliability, and timely delivery. Consequently, our mission is simple: to keep the road ahead clear while delivering exceptional service that meets your specific needs. Therefore, we invite you to join the growing list of satisfied clients who have chosen GRACE PILOT CARS as the go-to escort service throughout the lower 48 states. In the event, you need our services, let's hit the road together.
