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
Financial assistance available
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Escort Vehicle Operator Training Courses
Escort Vehicle Driver Certification
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
Corey Fowler
919-532-5863
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 317227 | 08/29/25 - 08/29/25 | Northern Wake Campus | 109.00 | 10 | Register |
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