New Mexico Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Services

Heavy Haulers offers fully insured and reliable escort vehicle services to, from, and within New Mexico at an affordable cost. Call us to get started.

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Trustworthy Escort Vehicle Services in New Mexico

Heavy Haulers is a dependable choice if you're looking for pilot car transport in New Mexico. Over the last decade, we've helped many of our customers ship oversized vehicles, including construction machinery, agricultural tractors, industrial equipment, and bulky raw materials, many of which have needed at least one pilot escort to guarantee safe, legal delivery. We built our pilot vehicle services to help you transport all types of oversized, overweight loads.


In our directory, we have qualified pilot car companies near you who will help you haul your oversized load safely. Escort vehicles are an integral component of heavy equipment transport. Our vehicle crews include some of the most knowledgeable drivers, haulers, and logistics people in the delivery business. As a company that has offered a dedicated pilot car delivery service in New Mexico for many years, you can rely on Heavy Haulers to provide a proven, reliable escort car delivery service. Call us for a quote.



Pilot Cars For Oversize Loads in New Mexico

As a heavy machinery transport company with a conscience, we ensure that our escort vehicle services in New Mexico are conducted responsibly. We'll provide you with suitably experienced pilot car transport drivers who know all of Delaware's rules and regulations for oversized deliveries. Call our experts, and we'll put forward the best Heavy Haulers vehicles available for the job.


New Mexico escort car requirements may seem more restrictive compared to some states. Pilot cars used to escort oversized loads must undergo annual DOT inspections, and you must provide certification proof at all NMPOE. You must also carry insurance proof in the car. The wheelbase needs to be at least 100", and the GVW must not exceed 1.5 tons in weight. We make sure that every pilot car we supply meets all of New Mexico's safety requirements and that every vehicle is provisioned with: Two rotating amber lights that flash or exhibit strobe functionality, lights visible at a minimum distance of 1000' in daylight, two red or fluorescent orange flags, either top-mounted or at the front and rear, 2-ways radios, rearview mirrors on the right and left, 2.5 lb capacity fire extinguisher of suitable type, ID signs, red flares, and reflectors

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Dependable Pilot Car and Escort Vehicle Companies Near Me In New Mexico

No matter where you're based in New Mexico, our pilot car service is accessible. No origin or destination is too remote, and we'll even provide the pilot car right to your doorstep. Even if the final destination of your oversized transport is outside the confines of New Mexico, we'll accompany your shipment along its entire route to ensure it gets there safely. No matter how long or short your pilot vehicle's journey, the Heavy Haulers team will offer great rates and excellent pilot services you can trust. Call free shipping estimate!

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


  • Escort Vehicle Requirements:
    • • Escorts are necessary for widths exceeding 14 feet, with potential requirements for widths below 14 feet based on the specific route.
    • • Front and rear escorts are mandatory for loads surpassing 110 feet in length.
    • • Front and rear escorts are obligatory for 18-foot wide loads on two-lane highways.
    • • Mandatory escorts for loads exceeding 90 feet in length.
    • • Police escorts are mandatory for any loads with a width equal to or exceeding 20 feet

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


"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 Mexico

  • Travel is not allowed on the following holidays: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, and Labor Day.
  • New Mexico strictly adheres to the sunrise-to-sunset travel regulation. Travel on Sundays is restricted, and for overweight interstate journeys on holidays, a pilot car is mandatory. For instance:

  • If the holiday is on a Saturday, travel is restricted beyond Friday at sunset, and resumption is permitted on Tuesday.
  • If a holiday is on a Friday, travel is allowed until sunset on Thursday.

Common Equipment that Requires
Escort Vehicles in New Mexico

  • Aircraft Frames

  • Bridge Beams

  • Bulldozer Machines

  • Cranes

  • Construction Scraper

  • Excavators

  • Front End Loaders

  • Industrial Furnaces

  • Tugboats

  • Wheel Loaders

Pilot Car Companies in New Mexico

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Name States Served Phone Number
TWO PISTOLS PILOT ESCORT CO, NV, NM, UT, AZ (970) 274-1337

Disclaimer: The Heavy Haulers Pilot Car Directory is a resource for connecting pilot car and escort vehicle service providers with potential clients. We are not affiliated with, nor do we endorse any of the companies listed in this directory. The information provided is for general informational purposes only, and all users are encouraged to perform their own due diligence before engaging with any of the service providers.

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