Escort It Right

Don’t Risk the Haul

Pilot Escort Vehicle Operator Services

Chase Escort

A chase escort travels behind your oversized load, acting as your extra set of eyes on the road. For heavy haulers, this means the chase escort watches your blind spots, especially when your load is wide and helps you maneuver safely through traffic.

The chase escort can alert you to hazards behind, signal lane changes early, and warn other drivers about your load, keeping everyone safe and helping you stay focused on the haul.

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High Pole Escort

For heavy haulers, a high pole escort is your advance warning system for anything that could damage or delay your oversized load. These escorts drive well ahead of your truck with a special “height pole” mounted on their vehicle, which is slightly above the height of your load. As they move along the route, they check for low bridges, wires, tree limbs, or other overhead obstacles—so you get immediate notice of any hazards before you reach them.

This extra set of eyes helps you avoid costly accidents, unexpected stops, and ensures a smooth, on-time delivery. Rely on a detail-oriented high pole escort to keep your route clear and your cargo safe.

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Lead Escort

A lead escort drives ahead of your oversized load, acting as your eyes and ears for what’s coming up on the road. They scout for obstacles, traffic changes, construction zones, and other hazards before you reach them, so you can adjust your driving and avoid surprises.

For heavy haulers, a reliable lead escort is essential; they plan the route based on your permits, communicate with you throughout the trip, and help ensure your load gets delivered safely and without damage or delays. With a lead escort guiding the way, you can focus on maneuvering your rig, knowing someone is clearing the path ahead.

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Route Surveys

If your oversized load is exceptionally tall, a route survey is your first line of defense before you hit the road. This service checks the entire planned route for any overhead obstacles—like bridges, wires, or tree limbs—that could block or damage your cargo.

The surveyor creates a detailed report with photos and clear explanations so you know exactly what to expect, where the trouble spots are, and how to navigate them safely. With a thorough route survey, you avoid costly delays and surprises, making sure your heavy haul gets to its destination without a hitch.

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Steer

While we currently do not provide trailer steering services, our team is dedicated to growing our expertise and expanding our offerings for heavy haulers. We’re constantly training and staying up-to-date on industry best practices, so when the opportunity arises to add steering services for oversized loads, we’ll be ready to deliver reliable support.

If your haul requires advanced steering solutions,

let us know—our commitment is to keep evolving to meet your needs.

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Why Choose Us

At Tag & Title at Hilltop, we provide reliable, in-house escort services designed to support drivers moving oversized loads across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.

With experienced pilots ready on demand, we help keep your haul safe, compliant, and moving so you can stay focused on the road.