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The Escort Vehicle Driver course fulfills the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requirements for the certification of drivers of oversize-load and/or overweight-load escort vehicles, as required by G.S. 20-119 and detailed in 19A NCAC 02D.0644.

The NCDOT administers the course, which includes instruction in safe and effective escort skills. The agency also administers an examination that documents course comprehension and a system for recognizing drivers certified by North Carolina or another state.

Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina Department of Transportation Oversize/Overweight Permits Unit

Complete course in: One month or less

Industry Recognized Credential

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Escort Vehicle Operator Training Courses

Escort Vehicle Driver Certification

  • Course ID: SEF-3001F7
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This course fulfills NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requirements for the certification of drivers of oversize/overweight load escort vehicles, as required by G.S. 20-119 and detailed in 19A NCAC 02D.0644. The NCDOT administers the course, which includes instruction in safe and effective escort skills, an examination that documents course comprehension, and a system for recognizing drivers certified by NC or another state.

Course Objectives

... have acquired the necessary instruction in safe and effective escort skills, through the successful completion of this course,

... have satisfied, through the successful completion of this course, the educational requirements of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Oversize-Overweight Load Escort Vehicle Driver Certification Program


Outline of instruction

State of North Carolina Escort Vehicle Certification Program

Functions and Duties of Escort Drivers

Highway Operations

Breakdowns and Emergency Operations

Escort Vehicle operation and Defensive Driving

Review and Final Exam


CEUs

0.8

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Department of Transporation Oversize/Overweight Permits Unit

Website

https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/trucking/Pages/overpermits.aspx

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will have received instruction in safe and effective escort skills, achieved a passing score on the final examination that documents course comprehension, and a system of recognizing drivers certified by this or another state.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be eligible to be certified as an Oversize-Overweight load escort vehicle drivers as required by G.S. 20-119, and detailed in 19A NCAC 02D.0644.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

North Carolina Department of Transportation Certified Escort Vehicle Operator Handbook - (https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/trucking/Documents/EVOManual.pdf)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendanceSuccessful completion of this course requires a score of 75% or higher on the final examination. No makeup testing dates will be offered.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Students interested in becoming a Certified Escort Vehicle drivers

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Escort Vehicle Driver, Pilot Driver and/or Pole Driver

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Yes

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Escort Drivers

Related Courses

AUT-3002A3

AUT-3129A3

SEF-3001BU2


Course Contact Information

Justina Barreiro
919-532-5967
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
317227 08/29/25 - 08/29/25 Northern Wake Campus 109.00 16 Register

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