Tennessee

Escorts

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On 2-lane highways
– Width over 12’6” up to 13’6”	1 escort (Front)
– Width exceeds 13’6”	2 escorts (Front and Rear)
– Width over 17’ but less than 18’	3 escorts (2 Front, 1 Rear)
– Length 90’ to 120’	1 escort (Rear)
– Length exceeds 120’1”	2 escorts (Front and Rear)
On 4-lane and interstate highways
– Width of 12’6″ up to 13’6″	1 escort (Rear)
– Width exceeds 13’6”	2 escorts (Front and Rear)
– Width over 17’ but less than 18’	3 escorts (2 Front, 1 Rear)
– Length 90’ to 120’	1 escort (Rear)
– Length exceeds 120’1”	2 escorts (Front and Rear)
– Height exceeds 15’	1 escort (Front with high pole)
– Pavement less than 24’ (not including shoulder	1 escort (Front)
– 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, requires a route survey, and may require a law enforcement escort. Escort vehicle requirements can differ significantly by state in terms of mandatory driver qualifications, training, certifications, vehicle weights, obligatory signage/flags/lighting, necessary onboard equipment, and more. The Nova team can provide you with all additional requirements specific to your route.