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Texas Escort Requirements

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Motor Carrier Division
Mailing address:
4000 Jackson Ave.
Austin, TX 78731

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Phone:  (800) 299-1700

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Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday

6:00AM – 6:00PM (CT)

Saturday

6:00AM -- 2:00PM (CT)

DIMENSION

REQUIREMENT

Width Exceeding 14' to 16'

1 Front – two-lane highway
1 Rear - multi-lane highway

Width Exceeding 16'

1 Front and 1 Rear – all roads

Height Exceeding 17'

1 Front Escort with
Height Pole

Height Exceeding 18'

1 Front Escort with
Height Pole and 1 Rear

Length Exceeding 110' to 125'

1 Front – two-lane highway
1 Rear - multi-lane highway

Length Exceeding 125'

1 Front and 1 Rear – all roads

Front overhang exceeds 20'

1 Rear - all roads

Rear overhang exceeds 20'

1 Rear - all roads

Super Loads:

Any load exceeding 254,300 pounds, 20 feet in width, 18 feet 11 inches in height, 125 feet in length, or with an overhang of 30 feet is classified as a super load and requires a route survey.

**Please note that the regulations posted on this website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be current, as regulations are subject to frequent changes. Additionally, requirements may vary at the discretion of state DOT permit representatives. We recommend verifying all regulations with the appropriate state authorities to ensure compliance with the latest standards.

See here for the state website escort requirements.

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