DOT-Compliant Pilot Car Escort

Lead & Chase Pilot Car Escorts in Atlanta & Across the U.S.

Professional oversize/over-length load escorts across the Midwest, South, and Central U.S. Fully insured, certified drivers, and 24/7 dispatch ready when you roll.

What We Offer

Lead & Chase Positions

We currently specialize in lead and chase car escort positions — front and rear coverage to keep your oversize load and the public safe through every corridor.

Lead Car

One vehicle, one driver positioned in front of the load — clearing the route and warning oncoming traffic for over-width / over-length loads.

$2.00 / mile
  • $500/day rate
  • Amber strobe bar & OVERSIZE LOAD banners
  • CB & VHF radio coordination

Chase Car

One vehicle, one driver positioned behind the load — protecting the rear and managing traffic merging around your oversize load.

$1.90 / mile
  • $500/day rate
  • Amber strobe bar & OVERSIZE LOAD banners
  • CB & VHF radio coordination
2026 Rate Sheet

Transparent Pricing

Effective January 1, 2026. Rates are a guide — final quotes reflect route, permits, escort count, equipment, and scheduling. All rates USD. All rates are negotiable.

Lead & Chase Pilot Car Rates

ServiceRate
Day Rate$500 / day
Mini Run$300
Overnight$100
Delay / Wait$20 / hour (first 2 hours free)
No-Go$250
Local No-Go$150

Local runs refer to a 60-mile radius of the city of Atlanta. Rates are a guide; final quote reflects route, permits, and scheduling. All rates USD. All rates are negotiable. Effective January 1, 2026.

Service Area

Where We Run

DOT-compliant pilot car and escort vehicle services throughout these states and surrounding corridors.

GA
NC
SC
AL
TN
KS
KY
LA
FL
VA
MD
OH
AK
MS
TX
MO
Why Tri Shield

Certified, Insured, Always Ready

All drivers carry certifications required by state (FL, NY, UT, WA, LA, GA where applicable) and full commercial coverage. We hold a Louisiana pilot/escort permit and a Florida NSC (National Safety Council) certification.

$1M Auto Liability

$1,000,000 CSL commercial auto, $1M/$2M general liability, and $100,000 cargo coverage.

24/7 Dispatch

Same-day emergency dispatch available — confirmed driver on the road within 4 hours of booking.

Fully Equipped

Amber strobe bars, 5′×12′ OVERSIZE LOAD banners, flags, vests, cones, CB/VHF radios, flares.

STOP

Certified Flagging

Equipped for traffic flagging with hand-held STOP/SLOW paddles and hand-held CB radios for coordinated, safe stops.

Ready to Roll?

24/7 dispatch is standing by to schedule your lead or chase escort.

678-437-0057 Request a Quote
Get In Touch

Request a Quote

Tell us your route, load dimensions, and dates — we'll get back to you fast.

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Atlanta, GA 30312
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