Pilot/Escort Flagging Course

Pilot / Escort Flagging qualification is required for any person responsible for escorting over-dimensional loads along permitted route. This course will guide students through resources, required equipment, and techniques to use during movements. Pilot / Escort Vehicle Operators (PEVO) responsibilities include:

• Review permitted route, communicate with team
• Maintain proper escort vehicle equipment
• Assist in directing load driver to maneuver designated route
• Warn traffic of potential hazardous conditions
• Block traffic from passing in situations with limited clearances
• Flag traffic to safely pass load movements
• Verify clearance exist along permitted route
• Document clearances or areas of concern through route survey
• Measure load adjust equipment to accommodate
• Perform detailed route survey limited clearance
• Stay current on all regulation revisions

The Pilot / Escort Flagging course is 8-hours with an exam. Students must receive at least 80% to earn the Pilot / Escort Flagging course certificate of completion.