“How Do I Start Pilot Car Business?”
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  • Patrcia Rutledge said on July 10, 2013
    Hi I am Patricia. I am looking at setting up a pilot car what, I am trying to find out what are the main things required to get started out on my own. I have worked for other company's with cars already set up but I am now going out on my own any help I can get he would be great.
  • HUBERT A STEWART said on July 21, 2013
    i am a retired truck driver with 20 years experience in driving, i live in newport tenn, i am interested in starting my own pilot car service, would like the pro and cons thanks.
  • Dannie Stevens said on July 23, 2013
    I would love to start a escort business for oversized loads. I drove a truck for 31 years and coast to coast. I would love a coast to coast but not Canada but would if I had to. Knoxville, Tn. USA
  • Ward Hollesen said on August 2, 2013
    I would like to start a pilot car business in Fresno Ca, cab anyone tell me what I need was a truck and bus driver for many years then spent 12 years as a nurse would like to just start simply. What permits and lights do you need and do you need a push bumper I have a 4wd SUV in fairly good shape and am used to driving lots of hours as a truck and bus driver. Also do they use CB radios or other types. Thanks.
  • garfield seymour said on August 12, 2013
    i would like to start my pilot businesscan you help me
  • Adam spencer said on November 11, 2013
    Richmond va I would like to get tranning
  • maryanne butler said on December 8, 2013
    I own my pilot car business. first I drove up to stillwater, OK got my certs 180 for class 8 hours. about 3000 dollars for equipment and truck. I bought a chevy in ocean springs ms runs great drives great for about 3800 dollars. I don't have NY certs you can do them online. I don't do NY at all. I stay out about 48 weeks a year. the company pays me by sending my checks to my bank they deposit the money. you can get certs in utah,OK, VA and florida the best states for all the states. if you need more info you can email me. will help all I can. maryanne butler
  • woods pilot service said on February 2, 2014
    We are a small company family owned and operated. We will do short or long haul service. 30 years doing oversize loads. Email or callxus at 269-319-1518
  • cruz said on February 19, 2014
    What's average income for pilot clear income I'm in Calif. Considered biz (760)605-3313
  • Kimberly said on February 20, 2014
    What license or permits do I need to start the business? I have a certified and experienced driver, and a car with all requirements. I just need to know what I need to do to get the correct licenses or if I need a tax Id number?
  • Freddie said on February 21, 2014
    I live in California and I would like to start a professional pilot car service. Is there any advice I can get to make this a reality.
  • Jeremy said on June 2, 2014
    I am selling a fully rigged pilot car 2008 toyota tundra 127,400 miles 18,500 I will even help you get the jobs as a pilot car driver and broker you email Me ASAP circlejspilotcar89@yahoo.com I can no longer do a job I love due to health reasons
  • Renee Stillman said on July 22, 2014
    i wish to start a pilot car business in Colorado Springs, Colorado United States
  • Renee Stillman said on July 22, 2014
    I was at one time a long haul truck driver and have always been interested in becoming a pilot car operator. My significant other and I would like to get more information on this opportunity. We are in Colorado Springs, CO (United States)
  • Tina McColl said on September 10, 2014
    I would like to get into pilot car work is there a place in Michigan or close for training? How much is the cost?
  • Katarina Oliver said on September 11, 2014
    I am interested in starting g a pilot car business in the Oregon Washington Idaho area do you know of any classes near or in the area of Portland or to attend please email me with the info try and.
  • Carlos Alonzo said on September 13, 2014
    My name is. Carlos and I have a pilot escort car in excellent condition and aconditionated with all for pilot escort car FOR SALE it is a Chevy Colorado 2005 black in perfect conditions. if you are interested on this truck please call me at (928) 9412226.
  • anthony bazzel said on September 23, 2014
    I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado equipped for pilot escort it has the strobe the meters an 1800 watt inverter under the rear seat fire extinguisher mounts it has the metal mouth in the front for a computer screen it has three locking tool boxes this vehicle apparently was used for pilot escort services.it has automatic transmission with a 4.8 v8 engineit is white in color and has 119,000 miles on it very very clean vehicle will sell make offer 251 298 3143
  • Richard Y Weeks Jr said on January 6, 2015
    I am wanting to find out some information on starting my own pilot car / Escort car business. I live in Kansas City Ks area. Any and all information on this would be greatly appreciated... u can also contact me @(913)766-1517
  • laura purvis said on January 22, 2015
    I have an escort license and drive for another company; what is an Average Rate per mile when driving for someone else's company? I'm in central va.
  • Robert M. Barber said on March 22, 2015
    You can become a Professional Pilot Car Driver by attending the OVERSIZE LOAD Pilot Car Driver Training School. Its a 3 day class. In Newburgh, New York. 9 Hours classroom plus 21 Hours On-The-Road Training. eMail: robertmbarber@mail.com.
  • wade said on November 22, 2015
    i am a truck driver for the past 15 years working for some one else i had a load that required an escort we had a layover so we got to talking about the escort side of the job come to find out the escort was making more than me hauling the load that perked my interest so i would like some one to show me what i need to start up my own business
  • Diana said on December 3, 2015
    Where do I find the necessary courses to get certified to be a pilot trucker in Conroe, Texas or near there? Please let me know where, who, or a website or phone number because I'm running into a whole bunch of nonsense on my own!Thank you for any help you can provide! Diana
  • Hector Arroyo said on January 6, 2016
    I would like to start a escort business in Idaho, where do I get started, classes?
  • C.E. FLOYD said on March 2, 2016
    56 y/o male in search of A-Z information on starting & succeeding in the car pilot business minimum start up cost and general overhead cost to profits Classes, certifications, contacts, equipment, websites, ETC. In Florida or state's offering the best rates for service
  • George Lane said on April 4, 2016
    I'm a pilot car driver and a certification instructor. I've been in the business for 12 years and have been very successful. I help people with starting their own pilot car driver business. I'm based out of both Pennsylvania and Oklahoma, usa. I travel all over the country helping people. Feel free to email me, and I'll help you out.
  • Chuck Hatcher said on May 24, 2016
    I am addressing George Lane. I am a retired flat bedder and am in the process of selling my equipment and planning to evolve my business into a pilot car business. I would have e-mailed you directly however your e-mail address does not show up for me on this site. I have experience working with pilot cars and know what I liked and know what I didn't. My name is Chuck Hatcher and I live in El Paso, Tx. Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated. I can be reached at clearmesallc@gmail.com
  • Tim Harden said on May 24, 2016
    Currently live in Ca. Would like to get certified to have the ability to start a pilot car business in Az. Can I do this from Ca.?
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