Technical Report Documentation Page
1. Report No. FHWA-HOP-16-051 |
2. Government Accession No. |
3. Recipient's Catalog No. |
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4. Title and Subtitle Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators Best Practices Guidelines |
5. Report Date February 2017 |
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6. Performing Organization Code |
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7. Author(s) Ann Hamilton, PhD |
8. Performing Organization Report No. |
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9. Performing Organization Name and Address Leidos |
10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS) |
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11. Contract or Grant No. |
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12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address U.S. Department of Transportation |
13. Type of Report and Period Covered Best Practices Guidelines September 2014 – December 2016 |
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14. Sponsoring Agency Code HOFM |
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15. Supplementary Notes John Berg, FHWA |
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16. Abstract This document summarizes the results of extensive research, review, and analysis of existing pilot/ escort vehicle operator (P/EVO) training materials, laws and rules relevant to P/EVOs, and case studies and other information focused on the movement of oversize loads. Learning how to be a P/ EVO is similar to most other professions—individuals learn how to do the job primarily by doing it, but they must start with a basic understanding of how things work. The purpose of this document is to concisely present basic principles of pilot/escort operations. It is not possible to include detailed aspects of these operations, just as it is not possible to make highly specific laws and rules, not only because of the substantial differences among States with respect to pilot/escort operations, but also because of the seemingly infinite variety of oversize loads themselves. |
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17. Key Words Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator, 2016 P/EVO Best Practices Guidelines, P/EVO training course, P/EVO Training Manual; P/EVO Training Study Guide, Pilot/Escort Certification, Pilot Car Training, Escort Training |
18. Distribution Statement No restrictions. |
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19. Security Classification (of this report) Unclassified |
20. Security Classification (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No of Pages 40 |
22. Price N/A |
