Pilot car??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GuysLady, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. GuysLady

    GuysLady Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    How would a person go about getting a job driving a pilot car? Is there special training needed? Uncle Bob and I both are interested in this aspect of the industry, but don't know where to find info on it!

    Bonnie
     
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  3. Twocycle

    Twocycle <strong>Road Apple</strong>

    You're asking about escort vehicles for OD loads, right? I would call a local company that does this and ask. I think a lot of the people that do this are independent small business owners and locate themselves close to businesses that need and escort for time to time. I know that the state laws for OD loads vary from state to state. Meaning that if a escort is needed in one state it may not be required in the next state. I've seen escorts sitting at state lines waiting for their OD load to get there.
     
  4. GuysLady

    GuysLady Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Thank you! Now I just have to find these people!

    Bonnie
     
  5. THA ROAD DOGG

    THA ROAD DOGG Light Load Member

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    hey there
    i was lookin in becomin a pilot car driver
    (you know the pilot driver for a large load etc...)
    anyone know where i can get info on that stuff on here?
    thanx
     
  6. THA ROAD DOGG

    THA ROAD DOGG Light Load Member

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  7. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    Do a Google search for Utah pilot car certification I think that the site that you want is us pilot car and they will tell you when and where they are holding classes. Utah and Colorado certification is accepted everywhere but Kansas and New York. If you are looking into being an escort you have to have all kinds of insurance because if something happens to the load and it is deemed to be caused because of escort negligance then it is your responsiability to pay for damages. I only know this because I heavy haul and deal with pilot cars every day.
     
    GuysLady Thanks this.
  8. Superload

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    USPilotCar.com has classes all over. You can send them somewhere around $250.00 and they send you study guides and then you have to attend an 8 hour class. Several other groups have classes, too. Google "pilot car driver certification." A MVR is required.
     
  9. Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    Once again I get dooped by a 4 year old post.
     
  10. Bazerk Wizz Bang!

    Bazerk Wizz Bang! Medium Load Member

    Somebody was digging pretty deep in the TTR basement to find this one.
     
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