Quick-reference guide to pilot car requirements across all states.
| State | Cert | Height Pole | Insurance | 1 Escort @ | 2 Escorts @ | Night | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXTexas | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 16' | Restricted | TX pilot car certification required |
| FLFlorida | ✅ | ✅ | $300K | 12' | 14.6' | Restricted | FDOT permit required for each move |
| CACalifornia | ✅ | ✅ | $1M | 12' | 14' | No | Caltrans certification, no night superloads |
| OHOhio | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 14' | Some | ODOT-approved pilot car operator course |
| PAPennsylvania | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 16' | No | PennDOT escort rules, no superload night moves |
| GAGeorgia | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 14' | Restricted | GDOT online certification accepted |
| ILIllinois | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 15' | Some | IDOT permit, special bridge restrictions |
| NYNew York | ⌠| ✅ | $1M | 12' | 14' | Restricted | No state cert but carrier standards apply |
| LALouisiana | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 14' | Restricted | DOTD pilot vehicle operator cert |
| OKOklahoma | ✅ | ✅ | $300K | 12' | 14' | Yes | TX reciprocity accepted |
| MTMontana | ⌠| ✅ | $300K | 12' | 16' | Yes | No state cert, wind turbine corridor |
| WAWashington | ✅ | ✅ | $500K | 12' | 14' | Restricted | WSDOT pilot car certification |
Data may not reflect latest changes. Always verify with the state DOT.
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