What is a pilot car driver?

A pilot car driver escorts large trucks as they transport over-dimensional, over-weight loads. These loads could include windmill blades, mobile homes, aircraft wings and other large objects. They act as escorts, ensuring that these vehicles avoid traffic, obstacles and other dangerous situations. Most pilot car drivers work alongside truckers in the shipping and freight industry.

What does a pilot car driver do?

Pilot car drivers can have various tasks, depending on their industry. These are some of the primary duties you might have as a pilot car driver:

Drives vans, pick-up trucks and cars:

Operating standard vehicles is the most basic task of pilot drivers. This requires them to have excellent driving skills and a driver's license

Maintains safety:

A pilot car driver's main priority is to protect truck drivers and other drivers on the road. This requires rigorous adherence to safety protocols and a dedication to safe driving practices.

Communicates with truck drivers:

Pilot cars are equipped with radios that allow drivers to communicate with their escorts. Pilot car drivers require an understanding of radio etiquette and the ability to communicate clearly with their colleagues.