Burnaby Pilot Cars and Escort Vehicle Services

Providing the best Burnaby pilot car services for all your oversize and super load needs.

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Leading Pilot Car Services in Burnaby

Burnaby is a bustling city known for its breathtaking landscapes and winding roads. Navigating these roads safely when transporting oversized loads will require meticulous planning, coordination, and adherence to safety protocols. As an indispensable safety measure, pilot cars are used to escort your oversized load when hauling it to or from Burnaby if it exceeds the legal size limit. Whether used to lead or follow oversized load trucks, escort vehicles guide the truck driver on navigating the roads and enhance the safety of your shipment, infrastructure, and other motorists throughout the journey. If you are looking for Burnaby's pilot car services, look no further! Heavy Haulers has been the go-to oversized shipping company, providing leading pilot car services for over 14 years.


As your dedicated partner in heavy hauling, Heavy Haulers is committed to providing safe and efficient wide-load escort vehicle services throughout Burnaby. When you hire our pilot car services, you will work with a team of experienced, skilled, and certified pilot car drivers who are familiar with Burnaby's routes, regulations, and road conditions. Whether you are transporting oversized construction equipment or industrial machinery, you can rest assured it will be delivered to your destination safely and on time. Our transport experts are committed to customer satisfaction and exhibit high professionalism, respect, and transparency in all our dealings, ensuring you get the best pilot car services.


Reliable Escort Vehicle Services for Wide Loads in Burnaby

Besides working with highly trained and experienced pilot car drivers, we have a fleet of pilot cars that is well-maintained to ensure all our vehicles are in top working condition. Also, as a reliable escort vehicle company, we are consistent and communicate effectively to ensure your cargo is delivered safely and on time. Once you partner with Heavy Haulers, you get 24/7 customer service from a dedicated logistics expert willing to go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. We understand that every business is unique, and so are its shipping needs. That's why we have customized B2C and B2B oversized load escort vehicle services tailored to suit your needs.


We don't just pick any pilot car and allocate it to your oversized load truck. We first conduct a routes survey and planning and recommend the best possible route suitable for your heavy load. Your assigned transport agent will also recommend the type and number of pilot cars needed depending on the type of cargo being transported, its dimensions, the route being taken, and other factors. For better visibility, all our pilot cars are fitted with flashing lights, safety flags, signs, GPS, and communication systems for real-time updates on shipment. You don't have to worry about the intricate regulatory system. Our wide-load escort vehicle operators are well-versed in Burnaby's pilot car services requirements and will ensure they follow them to the letter. Contact Heavy Haulers today for a no-obligation pilot car services quote in Burnaby.


Pilot Car Services Offered By Heavy Haulers

Heavy Haulers provides top pilot car services in Burnaby. 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

Burnaby Pilot Car Requirements

  • Length Requirements:
    • Shipments over 23 meters (75 feet): Require a pilot car.
    • Shipments exceeding 27.5 meters (90 feet): Typically require two pilot cars, one at the front and one at the rear.

  • Width Requirements:
    • Shipments wider than 3.2 meters (10 feet 6 inches): Require a pilot car.
    • Shipments wider than 3.85 meters (12 feet 7 inches) on single-lane roads: Require a front pilot car.
    • Shipments wider than 4.4 meters (14 feet 6 inches) on single-lane roads: Require both front and rear pilot cars.
    • Shipments wider than 5.5 meters (18 feet 2 inches) on all roads: Require both front and rear pilot cars.

  • Height Requirements:
    • Loads exceeding 4.15 meters (13 feet 6 inches): Pilot cars are generally not required due to designated high load corridors. Check the specific route requirements.

  • Overhang Requirements:
    • Overhang exceeding 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches) in the rear: Require a rear pilot car.

  • Special Stipulations:
    • Flags and Lights:
      • Width over 2.6 meters (8 feet 6 inches): Warning flags during daylight and warning lights during darkness or adverse weather.
      • Width over 3.05 meters (10 feet): Dimensional signs displayed at the front and rear.
      • Width over 3.35 meters (11 feet): Equipped with one or more flashing lights.
    • Escort Vehicles:
      • • Must maintain two-way radio communication with the vehicle being escorted.
      • • A pilot vehicle must precede the overdimensional vehicle by 300 to 1000 meters.
      • • A trail vehicle must follow by 100 to 300 meters.
    • Operational Restrictions:
      • • No movement from 3 PM until midnight on Fridays or days preceding statutory holidays, or on Sundays or statutory holidays.
    • Additional Equipment:
      • • Pilot cars must carry safety equipment including fire extinguishers, first aid kits, traffic cones, reflective vests, slow-stop signs, and safety flags.

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