Are you arriving in Victoria via ferry with an oversize load and need a pilot car? Don’t pay extra for a mainland pilot service to ride the ferry with you. Give Leader a call. We can meet you at the ferry and pilot your load anywhere you need to go on Vancouver Island.
Piloting oversize loads is more than just slapping a sign on a truck. It requires an intimate knowledge of the local roads, bridges, routes, lane positioning, traffic and weight limits. We’re local, and we know exactly what’s required to get you to your destination safely.
At Leader, we don’t just pilot, we do oversize transport ourselves. Our pilot car drivers are also Class 1 truck drivers who understand how much time and space you need get around.
Services
We have experience piloting many types of oversize loads including:
- Forestry equipment
- Site trailers and modular homes
- Houses and other buildings
- Construction equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers and more
- Cranes
- Mill equipment including debarkers and other machines
- Construction framing and trusses
- Long loads including bridge beams, poles and more
As a local, family-owned business, we understand the importance of prompt, courteous service. We also understand the importance of helping you get your load on site in an efficient, timely manner.
Areas We Service
Our pilot car service is available throughout the South Island including:
- Victoria
- Sidney
- West Shore (Langford, Metchosin, Sooke, Colwood, Highlands)
- Shawnigan Lake
- Duncan
- Chemainus
- Ladysmith
- Nanaimo
We will go further by request. If you have a load that is going farther up island from Victoria, Nanaimo or anywhere in between, let us know and we can get you there.
Safety Equipment
Our pilot vehicle is equipped with a variety of safety equipment including:
- Overhead mounted lighted pilot car sign, with safety strobe and amber flashers
- Fire extinguisher
- PPE including hart hat, safety glasses and high-vis vest
- Handheld traffic control sign
- CB and VHF radios with Ladd 1-4 channels
By request we can provide:
- Additional handheld radio
- Load flags
- Portable load lights
Ready to book Vancouver Island’s best pilot car service?
Give us a shout today for more information on how we can help you get your load moved.
