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Tennessee

Escort Requirements:

When Escorts are Needed & Number of Escorts:

On 2-Lane Highways:

  • Width over 12’6” up to 13'6”: 1 escort (Lead)

  • Width exceeds 13’6”: 2 escorts (Lead and Chase)

  • Width over 17’ but less than 18’: 3 escorts (2 Lead and Chase)

  • Length 90’ to 120’: 1 escort (Chase)

  • Length exceeds 120’1”: 2 escorts (Lead and Chase)

On 4-Lane and Interstate Highways:

  • Width of 12'6" up to 13'6": 1 escort (Chase)

  • Width exceeds 13’6”: 2 escorts (Lead and Chase)

  • Width over 17’ but less than 18’: 3 escorts (2 Lead and Chase)

  • Length 90’ to 120’: 1 escort (Chase)

  • Length exceeds 120’1”: 2 escorts (Lead and Chase)

  • Height exceeds 15’: 1 escort (Height-Pole)

  • Pavement less than 24’ (not including shoulder): 1 Lead

  • Bridge less than 20’ wide: 1 flag person at bridge

Police Escorts:

  • Any load with an overall width over 18’ or height over 17’ may require THP escorts.

  • THP Escort will require 2-3 troopers, and it can take an extra 10 days to schedule the move.

Super Loads:

Any load exceeding 16' wide, 15'6” high, or 165,000 lbs. is considered a super load, requiring a route survey and possibly a law enforcement escort.

Escort vehicle requirements can vary widely from state to state, encompassing mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, mandatory signage, flags, lighting specifications, essential onboard equipment, and other factors. The SafeGuard team is well-equipped to furnish you with comprehensive information on any additional requirements specific to your designated route.

980-414-6611

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TOverweight & Overdimensional Permits
Suite 800
James K. Polk Building
505 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-0331
PHONE: (615) 741-3821

Hours of Business

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, closed noon to 1:00 PM (Central time)

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