New Jersey Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Services

Heavy Haulers is here to help you escort your oversized loads within, to, or from New Jersey safely. Our services are available all seasons and at an affordable cost. Get a free estimate now!

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Dependable Escort Vehicle Services in New Jersey

Are you looking for a pilot car in New Jersey? Allow our team of experts to handle all of your escort vehicle needs. Heavy Haulers pilot vehicle services have been available in New Jersey for over a decade, and we're happy to present our fully comprehensive escort vehicle service. We also have a directory with pilot car and escort vehicle companies in New Jersey whom you can contact for oversized load escort services.


From defining the quickest, safest route for your escorted delivery to coordinating transport schedules and applying for the proper travel permits, we take care of all the little things so that your oversized delivery project is as stress-free as possible. We tailor our pilot car services to each project, so you'll always get a personalized quote for our comprehensive escort car services. Another advantage of our Heavy Haulers pilot car service is our statewide operation.


Overweight-only vehicles can travel 24/7. For a truly accurate assessment of the pilot delivery requirements, you can contact our Heavy Haulers transport team anytime. We'll know when you need more than one escort vehicle when your car can travel based on weight and dimensions, and when additional requirements apply. Let’s get started now!


New Jersey Escort Vehicle Regulations

Our Heavy Haulers pilot drivers will supply you with an escort vehicle suitable for accompanying oversized loads. New Jersey has escort car requirements for oversized loads traveling on 2-lane and four-or-more-lane highways. However, the number of escort vehicles required varies based on dimensions and type of road traveled. At a minimum, if the shipment exceeds 14' wide, 100' length, and 14' height, it will require at least one pilot. With this in mind, you might find it troublesome to identify which routes are safe for your delivery and how many escort vehicles you need, particularly if you're unfamiliar with New Jersey roads.


Our escort car service team knows which rules apply to each route and won't hesitate to provide you with a reliable escort to facilitate a smooth delivery journey. In addition to route restrictions, oversized permits also determine appropriate movement times. You may find a permit restricts travel during the week, and Saturday travel may only be permitted up until noon. However, New Jersey offers some notable exceptions for heavy vehicles only. Get a free quote!

Pilot Car Services Offered By Heavy Haulers

Heavy Haulers provides top pilot car services in New Jersey. Partner with Heavy Haulers for the following escort vehicle services:


  • • Bucket Truck Services
  • • Chase Cars
  • • High Poles/Height Poles
  • • Pilot Car Flagging
  • • Lead Escort Cars
  • • Rear Escort Cars
  • • Route Surveys
  • • TWIC Port Escorts
  • • Super Load Escorts

Call and speak with one of our expert pilot car specialists to find the right service for your oversize load! (800) 908-6206

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Convenient Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Companies Near Me In New Jersey

Thanks to our nationwide network of dedicated escort car professionals, we readily serve every New Jersey location. Look no further if you need a pilot car delivery in Newark, Jersey City, or elsewhere in the Garden State. We provide services here. We also serve the broader U.S. with the same excellent services, so even if you need to deliver outside New Jersey, you won't need to worry about working with multiple pilot car service providers. We'll take care of the entire journey. Call now!

When Do I Need a Pilot Car or Escort Vehicle for Shipment in New Jersey?


  • One escort vehicle is mandatory when:
    • • Width, including load, exceeds 14 feet.
    • • Length is over 100 feet.

  • Two escort vehicles are necessary when:
    • • Width, including load, exceeds 16 feet.
    • • Length exceeds 120 feet.
    • • For heights over 14 feet, N.J.S.A. 39:4-28 provisions apply.

  • When one escort vehicle is required:
    • • It follows on highways with four or more traffic lanes.
    • • It precedes on highways with less than four traffic lanes.

  • When two escort vehicles are required:
    • • One follows.
    • • One precedes.

  • When three escort vehicles are required:
    • • One follows.
    • • One precedes.
    • • One travels in the adjacent lane alongside on highways with three or more lanes.
    • • If three or more lanes are not available, the third escort vehicle also follows.

Oversize/Overweight Load Flags/Banners/Signs/Lights Requirements for New Jersey


"Oversized Load" Banner Regulations and Requirements

  • All overwidth vehicles must display "Oversize Load" or "Wide Load" signs.
  • Attach red flags to the extremities and corners of overwidth loads, or on the rear corners for overlength loads.
  • Ensure low beam headlights and red tail lights (on both tractor and trailer) are turned on.

Flag Requirements:

  • Red warning flags, less than 18' square, must be placed on all four corners of the vehicle and at the extremities of any extensions or protrusions.

Warning Lights:

  • Low beam headlamps and red tail lamps should be illuminated on both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle.

Travel Time Restrictions for Overdimensional and Overweight Loads in New Jersey

  • Over-dimensional loads are forbidden from traveling on major holidays, while overweight loads encounter no restrictions regarding travel time.
  • Movement for oversized loads is allowed exclusively during daylight hours from Monday to Friday and until noon on Saturday.
  • Travel is restricted on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

Common Equipment that Requires
Escort Vehicles in New Jersey

  • Aircraft Frames

  • Bridge Beams

  • Bulldozer Machines

  • Cranes

  • Construction Scraper

  • Excavators

  • Front End Loaders

  • Industrial Furnaces

  • Tugboats

  • Wheel Loaders

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