Posted by Grandpa's Fords on June 02, 2018 at 04:57:56 from (50.32.137.94):
In Reply to: Beauty is skin deep posted by mmfan55 on May 31, 2018 at 18:43:38:
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Commonly called pilots cars or vehicles used to promote clear path for an oversize load through sometimes narrow and/or busy traffic areas. Lead to try to clear the path and guide. Sometimes stop traffic for load to clear and chase would attempt to keep traffic from passing the load in tight spots and yell out clearance for obstacles like jersey barriers other vehicles, bridge abutments etc. When permitting loads the regulating state would mandate their use due to a variety of conditions like construction, narrow bridges and traffic patterns as well the time of day to limit impact to normal traffic. Strict route must be maintained and the fines for not complying resulted in revoking the permits and you could pay for weight over gross gvw of hauler as well over width.
I've seen fines of $55,000 for one company that went off route just for a pee break.
In the case I stated previously the chase truck did exactly what it was intended for. To get back to the original thread you can't imagine the stupid you see in these positions. I was fortunate to have experienced,talented coworkers and a company that didn't skimp on the necessary precautions.
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